A massive chain reaction car crash on I-55 early Monday morning last left 2 dead, 30 people injured, and over 100 people stranded on the interstate. There was a total of 25 crashes in three different areas of 1-55. Involved in the crash were three 18-wheelers, two of which were…
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Beat the Clock: Louisiana Prescriptive Period for Personal Injury Cases
Personal injury cases arise in many different shapes, sizes, and kinds. Whether it be a small injury from a simple car accident or life-altering damage from a plane crash, negligence may be found and recovery necessary. But not matter the type of case, all claims have one thing in common:…
Bridge Accident Safety Tips
On the morning of January 19, 2023, an 18-wheeler crashed on the Estherwood pontoon bridge. This is the site of another 18-wheeler crash just last fall. Not only do bridge crashes like this one cause bridge closers and detours for motorists, it also causes additional safety risks for other drivers…
18-Wheeler Failed to Check For On-Coming Traffic
On August 5, 2022, a Western District of Louisiana jury awarded $3,000,000 in a rural tractor-trailer crash and assigned 100% liability to US Xpress and its driver. On February 14, 2018, a scaffolder was on his way to work early in the morning fog on U.S. 190 approaching the intersection…
Current Status of the Basin Bridge Cameras
In June, Governor John Bel Edwards signed SB435 into law, which provided that safety measures, including camera safety devices, will be installed on the Basin Bridge as a measure to reduce safety risks. The new law went into effect on August 1, 2022 and will be implemented in three phases:…
Jury Awards Over $3 Million to Plaintiff in 18-Wheeler Accident
On February 14, 2018, plaintiff W.B. was severely injured when an 18-wheeler failed to check for on-coming traffic. At the time of the incident, plaintiff was working as an industrial scaffolder, to support himself and his family, and lived an active lifestyle. WB suffered the loss of his right, little…
Blake David’s outgoing “Letter from the President” – Louisiana Association for Justice
Musings of a Trial Lawyer Waiting For the Jury (August 2022) “As I type this note, my last submission as President of the LAJ, I am awaiting the response of eight jurors in the Western District of Louisiana. Their verdict will have to be unanimous. This venire and jury were…
Two Fatal Crashes on Interstate 10 on the Same Day Close the Interstate in Both Directions
On July 6, 2021, Interstate 10 was the location of two fatal car crashes, which occurred about thirty miles from each other. For approximately two hours, I-10 experienced closures in both the east and west bound lanes. The first occurred earlier in the day around 8:00am. Near mile marker 92…
What Comes Next – A Glimpse into The Post-Accident Legal Process
An average of 16,500 car accidents occur daily across the United States. In the blink of an eye, a rear-end car accident can completely turn one’s life upside down by causing life-altering injuries. Such an event can leave one lost as to what to do next, scared as to the…
18 WHEELER HAULING PRODUCE ENGULFED IN FLAMES
On Feb. 3rd, 2021, St. Martin Parish Fire District and Henderson Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to Grand Pointe Avenue near I-10 for a vehicle fire. When first responders arrived, there was an 18-wheeler carrying produce engulfed in flames. After additional assistance from neighboring first responders and Breaux Bridge Volunteer…