Louisiana’s New Line for Shared Blame

August 11, 2026 | Car Accident

Louisiana Ended Decades of Pure Comparative Fault For more than four full decades, Louisiana allowed an injured person to recover damages no matter how much of an accident happened to be their own fault. That changed on January 1, 2026. Under Louisiana Civil Code Article 2323, a person found to be 51 percent or more […]

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Why Rideshare Cases Take Longer in Louisiana

August 4, 2026 | Car Accident

A car accident claim in Louisiana follows a familiar sequence: identify the at-fault driver, file with their insurer, negotiate, and resolve. A rideshare accident claim involving an Uber or Lyft driver does not follow that sequence. It involves multiple insurance companies, coverage that changes based on what the driver was doing at the moment of […]

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Rideshare Crashes: Pedestrians and Cyclists

July 28, 2026 | Car Accident

Pedestrians and cyclists occupy a uniquely vulnerable position in traffic, and when a rideshare vehicle strikes one of them, the resulting injury claim involves multiple parties and insurance structures that would not exist in a simple two-car crash. The rideshare driver, the platform company, and potentially a separate insurer may all be involved, depending on […]

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How Louisiana Values Car Accident Injuries

July 7, 2026 | Car Accident

Louisiana law allows car accident victims to pursue compensation for both economic and non-economic losses. Economic damages cover the financial costs that can be documented with bills, pay stubs, and receipts. Non-economic damages cover the human cost of the injury, including pain, suffering, and the ways a person’s daily life has been altered. Medical costs […]

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