- DUI/DWIAccording to government estimates, some 3,000 people have been killed in Louisiana in accidents involving alcohol over the past decade. Tens of thousands more have been injured, and many of these victims have suffered catastrophic injuries, such as brain trauma, paralysis, or amputations. It is an unfortunate fact that, although Louisiana’s drunk driving laws have stiffened in recent years, there are still far too many drunk drivers on our roads. If your family has been affected by this type of crash, you should consult a car accident attorney as soon as possible to preserve your rights. The Lafayette drunk driving accident lawyers at Broussard, David & Moroux are here to help you fight for your right to compensatory and punitive damages from the responsible party. Proving Negligence in a Louisiana Drunk Driving Accident Case
- Wrongful DeathAt Broussard, David & Moroux, one of the most rewarding aspects of our practice is working with attorneys on a case. Because of our courtroom success, professionalism, work ethic, and resources, Broussard, David & Moroux accepts injury and wrongful death referrals in cases in every parish in Louisiana and across the country. Many of our referral counsel arrangements have been in place for decades.
- Traffic ViolationsWhether it is a rear-end collision on a neighborhood street or a highway accident that occurred at high speeds, our diligent car accident lawyers have the experience you need to protect your rights. To receive compensation, you must show that the defendant did not operate his vehicle with the same reasonable care and skill that a prudent and careful driver would have used when facing the same road conditions. Car accidents can happen for many different reasons. Often, drivers are speeding, disobeying traffic laws, driving drunk, or engaging in distracted driving activities behind the wheel, such as texting or talking on the phone. Any of these activities can support a strong claim for compensation. Truck Accidents
- Hit and RunSometimes a plaintiff may not be able to identify the defendant because of the circumstances of the crash. In hit and run accidents and collisions in which the at-fault vehicle operator left the scene, the plaintiff may have no choice but to proceed against their own insurance company, assuming that they have uninsured motorist coverage. The plaintiff may also need to rely upon their own insurance to some degree if the defendant is insured but only has minimal liability coverage. In these cases, the plaintiff may proceed against their uninsured/underinsured motorist carrier, but the case will still be adversarial in nature, since the insurance company stands in the shoes of the negligent uninsured or underinsured driver during the litigation. Consult a Lafayette Attorney for a Vehicular Accident Case
- Workers CompensationOn October 18, 2022, a crane mechanic was awarded over $144,000 in a Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act claim after his employer denied…
- Premises LiabilityProperty owners have a legal responsibility to ensure that their premises are reasonably safe for guests and visitors. Oftentimes, as our Lafayette premises liability lawyers are aware, visitors to another individual’s property are injured due to either unreasonably safe conditions on the property. This can result either from the intentional acts of the property owner or the property owner’s negligence in failing to maintain reasonably safe conditions on their property. Premises liability is an area of law that holds landowners legally responsible for a third party’s injuries under certain circumstances and provides injured parties with a means of seeking redress for injuries sustained while on another person’s property.
- Property DamageVehicular accident cases are often fiercely contested, since defendants and their insurance companies typically are reluctant to admit fault. Defendants in car crash cases may assert that the plaintiff also was at fault for the accident. Under the principle of comparative fault, a defendant will be required to pay less than full damages to a plaintiff who is proven to have been partially at fault. For example, if a jury decides that the defendant was 75% at fault, and the plaintiff was 25% at fault, the defendant only needs to pay the plaintiff 75% of their full amount of damages. These typically include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, property damage, and future costs related to lost earning capacity and medical treatment.
- Personal InjuryRichard C. Broussard and Blake R. David formed the law firm of Broussard, David & Moroux, focusing in personal injury practice. The two attorneys bring more than 50 years of combined experience as trial lawyers to the partnership.
- Medical MalpracticeWrongful death claims can arise out of many scenarios, including motor vehicle accidents, workplace accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, occupational diseases, defective medical devices, defective drugs and suicide. Whether a surviving family member can recover under a wrongful death theory of liability requires proof that the actor’s failure to exercise reasonable care caused the death of the loved one. The surviving family members must also prove that they have suffered financial or emotional injury as a result of the accident. Though the plaintiff in wrongful death cases bears the burden of proof in certain elements of a wrongful death claim, the Louisiana Civil Code, the highest legal authority in the State of Louisiana, explicitly entitles surviving family members to recovery under a wrongful death theory of liability in the State of Louisiana.
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