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After Montgomery: How the Freight Industry Is Responding to the Supreme Court’s Broker Liability Ruling
I have been watching the trucking industry respond to Montgomery v. Caribe Transport since the opinion dropped on May 14. Eight days in, the pattern is clear. The brokers, their trade association, the insurers, and the Wall Street analysts who cover them are all saying versions…
What to Do After a Car Accident on I-10 in New Orleans?
Many roads in New Orleans are heavily used by pedestrians, including Loyola Avenue and Basin Street. However, many accidents also occur on interstates, such as I-10. By learning what to do after a car accident on I-10 in New Orleans, you can help prevent further…
Auto Insurers Denied 45% of Claims Last Year. Here’s Why You Need a Lawyer Before You Talk to Yours
By Joshua Rubenstein, Louisiana Personal Injury Attorney | Blake Jones Law Firm, LLC | Licensed in Louisiana, Texas, Georgia, Washington and Alaska Recognized by the National Trial Lawyers as a Top 10 Trucking Trial Lawyer, Joshua has spent nearly thirty years watching insurance companies find…
Google, Social Media, and AI Chatbots: The Evidence Trail That Can Sink Your Injury Claim
By Joshua Rubenstein, Louisiana Personal Injury Attorney | Blake Jones Law Firm, LLC | Licensed in Louisiana, Texas, Georgia, Washington and Alaska Recognized by the National Trial Lawyers as a Top 10 Trucking Trial Lawyer, Joshua has spent nearly thirty years watching how a small…
A $604 Million Verdict Against C.H. Robinson, and Why It Looks Like a Case We Tried
On July 23, 2026, a Dallas County jury returned a verdict of $604,025,000 against a motor carrier, its driver, and the freight broker that put them on the road. The broker was C.H. Robinson (“CHR”). The jury assigned it 23% of the fault directly, then…
Injured in an Uber or Lyft Accident in Lafayette? Here’s Who Pays
Rideshare companies are supposed to make the roads a safer place. Even though Ubers and Lyfts help keep impaired drivers off the road, they’re not infallible themselves. Accidents can happen at any time, even when you’re not in your own vehicle. It’s important to be…
How Insurance Companies Handle Car Accident Claims in Lafayette
Louisiana car accident laws exist to protect injured parties involved in accidents, but that doesn’t mean they automatically work in the favor of those in need. Securing a fair settlement requires knowledge of state laws and the claims process. If you drive a car here,…
Motorcycle Accidents in Lafayette: Why Insurance Companies Often Blame Riders
As a motorcyclist, you have likely felt like law enforcement was out to get you at one point or another. Unfortunately, it can feel this way with insurance companies when accidents happen, too. Motorcycle accidents in Lafayette are handled similarly to any other type of…
Truck Accidents on I-10 Near Lafayette – Latest Statistics and Data
Interstate 10 (I-10) is a transcontinental highway that spans southern Louisiana. It connects Lake Charles, Lafayette, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans and serves as a major economic and commuter throughway. Despite the different projects in the works to improve areas of the highway, truck accidents…
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