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Hidden Costs of Catastrophic Injuries

September 2, 2025 | by Broussard, David & Moroux

When someone suffers a catastrophic injury like a brain injury, spinal cord damage, or loss of limb, the impact can go beyond hospital bills and physical pain. At Broussard, David & Moroux, we’ve seen firsthand how these life changing injuries can affect every part of your life. Most people think of medical expenses and lost income, but what are some of the long-term costs that we don’t consider?

What Are Catastrophic Injuries?

Catastrophic injuries are those that permanently affect a person’s life. Whether it is maintaining quality of life in day to day life or having the ability to go back to work. Here are a few examples of injuries that may require lifetime treatment:

Labor Day Weekend Travel Safety Tips

August 27, 2025 | by Broussard, David & Moroux

Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer and one of the busiest travel times of the year. Families hit the road, friends take last-minute trips, and highways become packed with cars, campers, and motorcycles. Unfortunately, this increase in traffic often leads to a rise in serious accidents and injuries.

At Broussard, David & Moroux we’ve represented countless individuals and families whose lives were forever changed by a catastrophic injury. We want your holiday weekend to be filled with rest, fun, and time with family, not risk. That’s why we’re sharing practical, easy-to-follow travel safety tips to help you stay safe this Labor Day weekend.

Why Labor Day Weekend Is So Dangerous for Travelers

Lafayette Truck Accident Leads to Surgery and $100K in Medical Bills

August 21, 2025 | by Broussard, David & Moroux

In January 2023, a serious rear-end collision on Highway 339 in Lafayette, Louisiana, left a local dump truck driver with significant injuries and mounting medical expenses. The accident occurred when a cement truck, operated by a commercial driver, failed to stop at a red light and slammed into the back of the our client’s vehicle, which was already at a complete stop.

The impact caused injuries to the plaintiff’s neck and right shoulder, requiring extensive medical treatment. He underwent three rounds of cervical epidural steroid injections at the C7-T1 level, followed by a disc replacement surgery at C5-C6 and carpal tunnel release surgery on his right hand. The total medical expenses exceeded $100,000.

Despite his injuries, our client continued working in a physically demanding job both before and after undergoing surgery.

What Is a Class Action Lawsuit? A Guide for Louisiana Residents

August 15, 2025 | by Broussard, David & Moroux

If you’ve ever heard the term “class action lawsuit” and wondered what it means—or whether you might be eligible to join one—you’re not alone. At Broussard, David & Moroux, we often hear from people who are curious about their legal rights when large-scale harm affects many people.

A class action lawsuit is a legal case where one or more individuals sue on behalf of a larger group of people who have experienced similar harm. Instead of filing hundreds or thousands of individual lawsuits, a class action combines these claims into one case. This approach saves time, reduces legal costs, and ensures consistency for everyone involved.

Common Examples of Class Action Lawsuits:

BACK-TO-SCHOOL SAFETY TIPS EVERY DRIVER SHOULD KNOW

August 4, 2025 | by Broussard, David & Moroux

As Louisiana students head back to school, it’s the perfect time for parents, drivers, and school staff to brush up on essential safety tips. At Broussard, David & Moroux, we care about protecting our community, especially its youngest. Here are a few key reminders to help keep everyone safe this school year:

Watch for School Zones: Slow down and obey posted speed limits. Speeding in school zones is not only dangerous—it’s illegal.
Be Alert for Pedestrians: Children may not always look both ways before crossing. Stay vigilant, especially near crosswalks and bus stops.

Broussard, David & Moroux Secures Millions in Jury Verdicts Across Three Major Injury Trials in the Span of One Month

July 21, 2025 | by Broussard, David & Moroux

In early 2025, Blake R. David and Jerome H. Moroux secured more than $50 million in jury verdicts across three catastrophic injury trials. These results highlight the firm’s litigation success and its unwavering commitment to advocating for clients whose lives have been permanently altered by devastating accidents and catastrophic injury. While the nature and extent of the injuries varied, our team’s mission remained the same: seek justice for those in need who have entrusted us with the trajectory of their lives.

Blake R. David led two of the trials in close collaboration with referral counsel, a testament to the firm’s ability partner effectively with other attorneys to maximize outcomes for injured clients.

In April, a federal jury in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana unanimously awarded more than $38 million to a client who suffered a traumatic brain injury and a leg amputation following a head-on collision with a commercial truck. Just over a week earlier, a jury in the 12th Judicial District Court (Marksville – Avoyelles Parish) unanimously returned a $11.4 million judgment for two clients seriously injured in a car accident, both with surgery recommendations as a result (that has already been affirmed by the trial court).

5 BOATING ACCIDENT PREVENTION TIPS FOR THE FOURTH OF JULY

July 3, 2025 | by Broussard, David & Moroux

BROUSSARD, DAVID & MOROUX | JUSTICE. OBTAINED.

The Fourth of July is one of the most dangerous days of the year for boating accidents.

At Broussard, David & Moroux, we know how quickly a holiday on the water can turn tragic. As dedicated catastrophic injury attorneys, here are a few ways you can enjoy your Independence Day safely.

Uninsured Motorist Claim Results in Multi-Million-Dollar Verdict

June 30, 2025 | by Broussard, David & Moroux

Back in the spring of 2022, our client was driving down Moss Street in Lafayette Parish when another driver blew through a stop sign, crashing into his car.

Our client, a military veteran and dedicated family man, began to experience persistent neck and back pain just two weeks after the crash. He started physical therapy, hopeful it would provide relief. When it didn’t, he underwent a cervical epidural injection. Still, the pain didn’t let up. Eventually, doctors performed a two-level cervical fusion, which was an invasive procedure aimed at easing his suffering. His physician warned that another surgery might be necessary down the road.

Attorney Jerome H. Moroux stepped in to represent this veteran, who, despite living with chronic pain, continued working to support his family.

Plaintiffs Injured in Oil & Gas Well Blowout Secure $8.3 Million Settlement

May 12, 2025 | by Broussard, David & Moroux

In the summer of 2018, our clients were among a five-man crew in a work basket positioned 100ft above a high-pressure gas well. The crew were involved in a snubbing operation when a catastrophic failure occurred, causing the well to blow out. With no safe means of egress, our clients remained engulfed in the high-pressure fumes for several minutes before finally managing to reach the crane basket to escape.

Severe Injuries from Oil & Gas Industry Accident

The injuries sustained by our clients were life-altering and required extensive medical treatment:

Are You Covered Under the Jones Act?

May 8, 2025 | by Broussard, David & Moroux

A person can suffer injuries just about anywhere. However, where those injuries occur and the relationship with the location can affect a person’s ability to recover. For example, a person who is injured while working at their place of employment may be limited under the Worker’s Compensation Act. The same is true for a person who is injured on the high seas.

When a seaman suffers personal injury or death while on a vessel, the Jones Act provides an expansive remedy for him. The Act mandates that “any seaman who shall suffer personal injury in the court of his employment may, at his election, maintain an action for damages at law.” However, coverage under the Jones Act is dependent on one thing: whether or not the employee constitutes as a “seaman.” Nowhere in the Act itself does it define who qualifies as a “seaman,” so how do you known whether you are qualified under this Act?

A person trying to avail himself under the Jones Act must show: (1) the employees duties contribute to the function of the vessel or to the accomplishment of its mission; and (2) there is a connection to a vessel in navigation that is substantial in terms of both duration and its nature.