Category Archives: Personal Injury
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…
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…
Louisiana Product Liability Laws Explained
In Louisiana, when you purchase a product, you expect that product to work in a safe and effective manner. However, whether you live in Lafayette or call the NOLA area home, products often fail and can actually cause a consumer serious and even deadly harm.…
Risk of long-term chemical exposure in oil rig workers
Working in the oil and gas industry has many risks, including exposure to hazardous chemicals. However, exposure to these risks varies based on the type of job. Toxic fumes are not immediate threats, but they can cause long-term health challenges. Those who work in the…
What Should I Do If I Worked Around Asbestos?
For many decades, asbestos was a go-to ingredient for everyday construction materials such as insulation, cement and floor tiles. Exposure to asbestos has affected millions of workers including those in industrial job sites, mining, maritime, rail, construction, building maintenance and oil and gas, especially prior…
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