Does Louisiana’s New 2-Year Injury Deadline Apply To Slip And Fall Cases?
car-accident |July 07th, 2026
If you slipped and fell on someone else’s property in Louisiana, the deadline to file a lawsuit recently changed. Miss it, and you can lose your right to seek compensation, no matter how serious your injuries are or how strong your case may be. So the first question most people ask is simple: ..
READ MORELouisiana’s New Hands-Free Law: How It Affects Your Car Accident Claim
car-accident |June 06th, 2026
Louisiana’s statewide hands-free driving law took effect on August 1, 2025. During the first five months, officers could issue only written warnings. Citations and fines began on January 1, 2026. Act 288 of 2025 created Louisiana Revised Statute 32:59 and repealed the state’s older phone-use law..
READ MORELouisiana’s 51% Fault Rule: What It Means for Your Crash Claim
car-accident |May 05th, 2026
Louisiana changed the way shared fault affects injury claims on January 1, 2026. House Bill 431 became Act 15 of the 2025 Regular Session and amended Civil Code Article 2323. Under the new rule, an injured person who is found 51% or more at fault cannot recover damages. Someone who is 50% or less at..
READ MOREWhen Punitive Damages Are Available in Louisiana Accident Cases
car-accident |April 04th, 2026
Don’t assume a serious accident automatically opens the door to punitive damages. In Louisiana, they are available only in limited situations created by statute. That means the question isn’t how severe the crash was. It’s whether state law allows this type of claim in the first pl..
READ MORECan a Car Accident Case Proceed Without Any Eyewitnesses in New Orleans?
car-accident |March 03th, 2026
One of the first worries after a crash is whether your claim can survive if no one else saw what happened. In New Orleans, the short answer is yes. A car accident case can move forward without eyewitnesses as long as the evidence shows the other driver was likely at fault. Louisiana law relies more ..
READ MOREHow Delays Can Weaken a Car Accident Case
car-accident |February 02th, 2026
After a serious crash, most people are focused on getting medical care, fixing the car, missing work, and getting life back under control. Legal issues often feel like something that can wait. But waiting too long after a car accident can hurt a claim in ways people do not always see right away. Evi..
READ MORECar Accidents in Parking Lots and Garages in Louisiana: What Drivers Should Know
car-accident |January 01th, 2026
Parking lot and parking garage accidents are more common than many people realize. Even at low speeds, these crashes can cause injuries, damage vehicles, and lead to disagreements over who was at fault. Because they often happen on private property, proving what happened is not always as straightfor..
READ MOREWhat Happens When Both Drivers Share Fault in a New Orleans Crash
car-accident |November 11th, 2025
When two drivers collide in New Orleans, the situation can quickly become confusing, especially if both believe the other is at fault. Knowing how Louisiana’s shared fault laws work can make a big difference in the compensation each driver receives. At Alvendia, Kelly & Demarest Law Firm, our ..
READ MOREHow Late-Night Driving in New Orleans Impacts Accident Risk and Liability
car-accident |October 10th, 2025
New Orleans nightlife is famous worldwide, but once the music ends and the bars close, the city’s streets can become dangerous. Between the French Quarter, Canal Street, and Bourbon Street, traffic congestion, impaired driving, and low visibility often collide to create serious risks. Whether youâ..
READ MORELouisiana’s “No Pay, No Play” Law: What the 2025 Update Means
car-accident |September 09th, 2025
A crash is stressful enough. Without worrying about whether you can recover anything, and if you were uninsured, Louisiana’s “No Pay, No Play” law makes that worry real. The law limits what an uninsured driver can collect after an accident, and a major 2025 update made the penalty ..
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