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Rear-Ended by a Commercial Truck: What Louisiana and Texas Each Make You Prove
A client of ours was sitting in stop-and-go afternoon traffic on a six-lane highway when a tractor came up behind her and never slowed down. The responding officer wrote a two-line narrative, cited the truck driver for failing to control his speed, and left the…
Your CT Scan Came Back Normal. That Doesn’t Mean You Weren’t Hurt.
A client of ours was stopped in afternoon traffic when a tractor came up behind her and never slowed down. She was belted in, the airbags never deployed, and the only part of her body that struck anything was her head against the driver’s side…
Back and Neck Pain After a Metairie Car Accident: Symptoms That Can Show Up Days Later
It’s common for accident victims to experience back and neck pain after a Metairie car accident. The initial aftermath of any crash can be traumatic and confusing, and it’s possible for you to suffer injuries without realizing how seriously you have been injured at first…
Motorcycle Riders and Louisiana’s Lane-Splitting Laws: A Metairie Rider’s Guide
Motorcycles are popular in Metairie and throughout Louisiana, but it is crucial for riders of all experience levels to know the risks they face on their bikes as well as the specific laws that apply to motorcycle riders, and Louisiana’s lane-splitting laws are some of…
C.H. Robinson and Unilever Sued Over California Crash That Left a 5-Year-Old With a Traumatic Brain Injury
A negligence case out of California's Inland Empire just got a lot more interesting for anyone who follows freight broker liability. Lawyers for a young crash victim and her stepfather have amended their complaint to add C.H. Robinson and its customer, Unilever, as defendants, arguing…
What to Do After a Crash on I-10 in Metairie, LA? | Legal Guide
Collisions are often chaotic, violent events that can leave drivers and passengers injured, disoriented, and unsure of what to do next. Understanding what to do after a crash on I-10 in Metairie, LA, can help you protect your safety and lay the groundwork for a…
The Empty Chair Defense: How Louisiana’s New 51% Fault Rule Changes Car Accident Claims Across Acadiana
By Patrick J. Eskew, Louisiana Motor Vehicle Accident Attorney | Blake Jones Law Firm, LLC | Licensed in Louisiana On January 1, 2026, Louisiana replaced its pure comparative fault rule with a modified one that bars recovery entirely once a jury assigns you 51% of…
How Long Does a Personal Injury Lawsuit Take to Settle in Lafayette?
Filing a personal injury claim can be stressful on your own. That’s why it’s recommended to work with a Lafayette personal injury lawyer. A skilled legal professional can help you breeze through the claims process and secure the compensation you are owed. But you may…
Double Brokering Puts Unvetted Drivers on the Road. Courts Are Starting to Notice.
By Joshua Rubenstein, Louisiana Trucking Injury Attorney | Blake Jones Law Firm, LLC | Licensed in Louisiana, Texas, Georgia, Washington and Alaska A broker in Nevada hired a carrier to haul a load, and that carrier never drove it. Instead, it handed the load off…
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