Accidents happen daily on Louisiana roads. Although it’s often possible to hold the party who caused an accident accountable, the path to justice becomes more complex when a collision involves a state-owned vehicle. Understanding your rights and the state’s responsibilities is crucial if you’ve been hurt in such a collision. At Charbonnet Law Firm, LLC, …
On September 9, 2023, Louisiana State Police responded to a fatal accident involving a pedestrian on U.S. Route 90B in Jefferson Parish. The victim, 36-year-old David Allen Smith from Missouri, was a construction worker. He was walking near the right shoulder of the road when he was hit by a dark-colored SUV. The driver did …
In Louisiana, a vehicle accident case must be filed within a year of the accident’s date of occurrence. If hurt in a car accident, the injured party might be entitled to financial compensation for their losses. The claim must be filed with the proper court before the statute of limitations runs out. If not filed within the time …
Spring break is a time when families, college students, and travelers across Louisiana take to the roads in search of relaxation and adventure. Whether you’re heading to the bayous, beaches, or cities like New Orleans and Lake Charles, spring break often means more drivers, more distractions, and, unfortunately, more accidents. Understanding how to stay safe …
If you are harmed in an accident, you deserve to pursue compensation for the full extent of the damages you suffered. However, when these accidents result from a defendant’s malicious or egregious actions, you may also be able to pursue punitive damages for the harm you endured. What does this mean exactly? In Louisiana, if …
There is nothing more tragic than losing a loved one in a fatal accident. Those that have to endure this traumatizing event end up having to deal with immense feelings of guilt, depression, and stress, as well as facing extensive financial issues that they never had to consider before, such as astronomical medical bills, significant …
