Terrebonne Parish Personal Injury Lawyer

The Houma area and surrounding communities include highway traffic, commercial trucks, company vehicles, contractors, industrial operations, and businesses connected to Louisiana's energy and marine industries.

When another person or company causes a serious injury, determining who is responsible may require investigating several businesses, insurance policies, and different types of evidence.

Jacqueline Scott & Associates represents accident victims in Houma, Gray, Schriever, Chauvin, Montegut, Dulac, Bourg, and communities throughout Terrebonne Parish and Louisiana.

Our personal injury practice includes:

• car accidents;
• US-90 accidents;
• 18-wheeler wrecks;
• commercial vehicle accidents;
• industrial accidents;
• oilfield-related third-party accidents;
• motorcycle accidents;
• catastrophic injuries;
• wrongful death; and
• other serious personal injury matters.

Call (318) 746-5997.

Make ’Em Pay.

Personal Injury Claims in Terrebonne Parish

Terrebonne Parish includes local, rural, highway, industrial, and commercial traffic.

The Houma area is also connected to the broader US-90 corridor serving south Louisiana.

Serious accidents can therefore involve:

• passenger cars;
• 18-wheelers;
• work trucks;
• equipment-hauling vehicles;
• delivery trucks;
• contractor vehicles; and
• motorcycles.

Car Accidents in Houma

Car accidents can result from:

• distracted driving;
• speeding;
• following too closely;
• failure to yield;
• unsafe lane changes;
• running traffic signals;
• unsafe turns;
• impaired driving; and
• aggressive driving.

When fault is disputed, the investigation should examine physical, electronic, and witness evidence.

US-90 Area Accidents

US-90 is a major transportation corridor serving the Houma-Thibodaux region.

Highway-speed accidents can involve:

• commercial trucks;
• rear-end collisions;
• merging crashes;
• unsafe lane changes;
• driver fatigue;
• distracted driving; and
• multi-vehicle collisions.

18-Wheeler Accidents

Commercial trucking cases can involve evidence unavailable in ordinary car wrecks.

Potential evidence can include:

• electronic logs;
• GPS;
• telematics;
• dashcams;
• driver-facing camera footage;
• dispatch communications;
• driver qualification records;
• inspection records;
• maintenance documents; and
• cargo information.

Who Can Be Responsible for a Truck Wreck?

Potential defendants may include:

• driver;
• motor carrier;
• employer;
• tractor owner;
• trailer owner;
• maintenance contractor;
• cargo-loading company; and
• another negligent business.

The investigation should determine what each company actually controlled or did.

Truck Driver Fatigue

Covered commercial drivers are subject to federal hours-of-service rules.

When fatigue may have contributed to a collision, electronic logs can potentially be compared with GPS, dispatch, fuel, delivery, and other time-stamped information.

Truck Maintenance

Potential mechanical issues can involve:

• brakes;
• tires;
• steering;
• lighting;
• suspension; and
• coupling equipment.

When equipment failure is suspected, preserving the commercial vehicle can become important.

Company Vehicle Accidents

Many serious accidents involve work vehicles rather than tractor-trailers.

A company vehicle claim may require determining:

• who employed the driver;
• who owned the vehicle;
• whether the driver was performing work duties;
• whether the company controlled the trip;
• whether the vehicle was properly maintained; and
• what insurance applies.

Industrial and Oilfield-Related Injuries

Terrebonne Parish's economy includes significant marine, energy, industrial, and support activity.

Serious injuries can involve:

• equipment failures;
• vehicle incidents;
• falls;
• lifting operations;
• pressure-related incidents;
• fires;
• explosions; and
• hazardous work conditions.

The applicable law depends heavily on the circumstances.

Workers' Compensation and Third-Party Claims

A worker injured on the job may have workers' compensation rights.

But a separate third-party claim may also exist when another business causes the injury.

Potential third parties can include:

• contractors;
• subcontractors;
• commercial drivers;
• equipment manufacturers;
• maintenance providers; and
• property owners.

Maritime and Offshore Injuries

Some accidents connected to Terrebonne Parish's marine and offshore industries may involve maritime or federal law.

Depending on worker status and accident location, potential legal frameworks can include:

• Louisiana law;
• Jones Act;
• Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act;
• general maritime law; and
• other federal law.

Working near water does not automatically determine which law applies.

Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcyclists can suffer severe injuries when another driver fails to yield, turns across their path, changes lanes unsafely, or follows too closely.

Potential injuries include:

• traumatic brain injuries;
• spinal injuries;
• fractures;
• internal injuries;
• nerve damage;
• severe road rash; and
• amputations.

Catastrophic Injuries

Potential catastrophic injuries include:

• traumatic brain injury;
• spinal cord damage;
• paralysis;
• amputations;
• severe burns;
• crush injuries;
• multiple fractures;
• organ damage; and
• permanent neurological impairment.

What Compensation May Be Available?

Depending on applicable law and the evidence, potential damages may include:

• past medical expenses;
• future medical treatment;
• rehabilitation;
• lost wages;
• diminished earning capacity;
• physical pain;
• mental anguish;
• disability;
• property damage;
• loss of enjoyment of life; and
• other legally recoverable losses.

Louisiana's 51% Comparative Fault Rule

Louisiana Civil Code Article 2323 changed effective January 1, 2026.

For claims governed by current law, a claimant found 51% or more negligent cannot recover damages.

If 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 establishes a two-year prescriptive period for delictual actions beginning when injury or damage is sustained.

The legislation establishing the new period became effective July 1, 2024.

Older, maritime, federal, workers' compensation, and specialized claims may involve different deadlines.

Wrongful Death in Terrebonne Parish

Fatal roadway, industrial, offshore, or commercial accidents may involve different legal frameworks.

A fatal accident investigation may require:

• reconstruction;
• company records;
• trucking evidence;
• safety documents;
• medical evidence;
• employment records;
• financial information;
• insurance; and
• beneficiary information.

Where Are Terrebonne Parish Personal Injury Cases Filed?

Terrebonne Parish comprises Louisiana's 32nd Judicial District.

The Terrebonne Parish courthouse is located in Houma.

Some maritime or federal matters may proceed in a different court.

Frequently Asked Questions

Jacqueline Scott & Associates Serves Terrebonne Parish

If you were seriously injured in Houma, Gray, Schriever, Chauvin, Montegut, Dulac, Bourg, or elsewhere in Terrebonne Parish, contact:

Jacqueline Scott & Associates
(318) 746-5997

Make ’Em Pay.

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Every case is different. Results depend on the specific facts and circumstances of each individual matter. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Maritime, offshore, federal, and workers' compensation claims can involve different laws and deadlines. 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.