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- Car Accidents in Metairie
- I-10 Accidents in Metairie
- Rear-End Accidents in Heavy Traffic
- 18-Wheeler Accidents
- Truck Driver Fatigue
- Truck Maintenance
- Multiple Trucking Defendants
- Delivery and Company Vehicle Accidents
- Rideshare Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Catastrophic Injury Claims
- Medical Evidence and Causation
- Future Medical Care
- Lost Wages and Earning Capacity
- What Compensation May Be Available?
- Louisiana's 51% Comparative Fault Rule
- Louisiana's General Two-Year Filing Period
- Wrongful Death Claims
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Contact a Metairie Personal Injury Lawyer
With Interstate 10 serving the Metairie area, drivers may share the road with substantial commuter and commercial traffic.
If another driver, trucking company, employer, contractor, or business caused your injuries, Louisiana law may allow you to pursue compensation.
Jacqueline Scott & Associates represents accident victims in Metairie, Jefferson Parish, and throughout Louisiana.
Our personal injury practice includes:
- car accidents;
- I-10 accidents;
- 18-wheeler wrecks;
- commercial vehicle accidents;
- motorcycle accidents;
- pedestrian accidents;
- rideshare accidents;
- company-vehicle accidents;
- catastrophic injuries;
- wrongful death; and
- other serious personal injury matters.
Call (318) 746-5997.
Make ’Em Pay.
Car Accidents in Metairie
Potential causes include:
- distracted driving;
- texting;
- speeding;
- following too closely;
- failure to yield;
- unsafe lane changes;
- improper turns;
- impaired driving;
- aggressive driving; and
- failure to maintain control.
I-10 Accidents in Metairie
Potential interstate accidents include:
- 18-wheeler collisions;
- rear-end crashes;
- merging accidents;
- unsafe lane changes;
- multi-vehicle wrecks;
- distracted-driving crashes;
- fatigued-driving accidents; and
- sudden-congestion collisions.
Rear-End Accidents in Heavy Traffic
Traffic can quickly change from normal speeds to congestion.
Potential causes of rear-end accidents include:
- distraction;
- following too closely;
- excessive speed;
- fatigue;
- failure to observe traffic; and
- unsafe driving for conditions.
18-Wheeler Accidents
Potential commercial evidence includes:
- electronic logs;
- GPS;
- telematics;
- dashcam footage;
- driver-facing cameras;
- dispatch communications;
- driver qualification records;
- inspection documents;
- maintenance records; and
- cargo information.
Truck Driver Fatigue
Covered commercial drivers are subject to federal hours-of-service requirements.
When fatigue is suspected, investigators may compare electronic logs with GPS, dispatch, fuel, delivery, and other time-stamped records.
Truck Maintenance
Potential mechanical issues can involve:
- brakes;
- tires;
- steering;
- lighting;
- suspension; and
- coupling systems.
The commercial vehicle itself may become important evidence when mechanical failure is suspected.
Multiple Trucking Defendants
Potential defendants can include:
- driver;
- motor carrier;
- employer;
- tractor owner;
- trailer owner;
- maintenance provider;
- cargo-loading company; and
- another negligent business.
Each party's role must be established from evidence.
Delivery and Company Vehicle Accidents
Commercial accidents can also involve:
- delivery trucks;
- courier vehicles;
- work pickups;
- contractor vehicles;
- service vans;
- utility vehicles; and
- other company-owned vehicles.
Rideshare Accidents
A rideshare accident can involve different potential insurance questions depending on the driver's status at the time of the collision.
The specific facts and policy terms must be evaluated.
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcyclists can suffer severe injuries when another driver fails to yield, turns across their path, changes lanes unsafely, follows too closely, or drives distracted.
Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian accidents can occur around intersections, crosswalks, parking lots, commercial properties, residential areas, and other high-traffic locations.
Catastrophic Injury Claims
Potential catastrophic injuries include:
- traumatic brain injury;
- spinal cord damage;
- paralysis;
- amputations;
- severe burns;
- crush injuries;
- multiple fractures;
- internal organ damage; and
- permanent neurological impairment.
Medical Evidence and Causation
Potential evidence can include:
- emergency treatment;
- diagnostic imaging;
- specialist evaluations;
- surgery;
- therapy;
- physician opinions;
- medical restrictions; and
- relevant prior medical records.
Future Medical Care
Potential future needs may include:
- surgery;
- rehabilitation;
- physical therapy;
- medication;
- injections;
- prosthetics;
- medical equipment;
- attendant care; and
- home modifications.
Lost Wages and Earning Capacity
Potential evidence can include:
- payroll records;
- tax information;
- employment history;
- medical restrictions;
- vocational evidence; and
- economic analysis.
What Compensation May Be Available?
Depending on Louisiana law and the evidence, potential damages may include:
- past medical expenses;
- future medical expenses;
- rehabilitation;
- lost wages;
- diminished earning capacity;
- property damage;
- physical pain;
- mental anguish;
- disability;
- loss of enjoyment of life; and
- other legally recoverable damages.
Louisiana's 51% Comparative Fault Rule
For claims governed by Louisiana Civil Code Article 2323 as amended effective January 1, 2026, a claimant found 51% or more negligent cannot recover damages.
When claimant negligence is below 51%, damages are reduced according to the assigned percentage.
Louisiana's General Two-Year Filing Period
Louisiana Civil Code Article 3493.1 generally provides a two-year prescriptive period for delictual actions beginning when injury or damage is sustained.
The legislation establishing the period became effective July 1, 2024.
Older accidents and specialized claims may involve different deadlines.
Wrongful Death Claims
Fatal car, interstate, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, rideshare, and commercial-vehicle accidents may potentially create survival and wrongful-death actions under Louisiana law.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have after a Metairie accident?
Louisiana's current general rule provides two years for delictual actions. Accident dates and specialized claims may affect the deadline.
What if an 18-wheeler hit me on I-10?
Potential evidence may include electronic logs, GPS, dashcam footage, maintenance records, driver information, cargo documents, and other commercial records.
What if a delivery driver caused my accident?
The driver's employer, purpose of the trip, vehicle ownership, company control, and applicable insurance may become relevant.
Can I recover if I was partially responsible?
For claims governed by current Article 2323, claimant negligence below 51% may reduce damages without necessarily barring recovery.
What if the insurance company offers a quick settlement?
The consequences of signing a release should be understood before settling, particularly when medical treatment or long-term limitations remain uncertain.
What if I cannot return to work?
Lost wages and diminished earning capacity may potentially be recoverable when supported by appropriate evidence.
Contact a Metairie Personal Injury Lawyer
If you were seriously injured in Metairie or elsewhere in Jefferson Parish, contact:
Jacqueline Scott & Associates
(318) 746-5997
Make ’Em Pay.
Every case is different. Results depend on the specific facts and circumstances of each individual matter. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. This article provides general educational information and is not legal advice.
This article is general information about Louisiana law and is not legal advice. Laws and deadlines can change, and every case depends on its own facts. Past results do not guarantee or predict future outcomes. Reading this page or contacting the firm does not by itself create an attorney-client relationship.
