Union Parish Personal Injury Lawyer

If another driver, trucking company, business, or other party caused your injuries, Louisiana law may allow you to pursue compensation.

Jacqueline Scott & Associates represents accident victims in Farmerville, Bernice, Marion, Spearsville, and communities throughout Union Parish and Louisiana.

Our personal injury practice includes:

• car accidents;
• commercial truck accidents;
• 18-wheeler wrecks;
• motorcycle accidents;
• pedestrian accidents;
• catastrophic injuries;
• premises liability;
• wrongful death; and
• other serious injuries caused by negligence.

Call (318) 746-5997.

Make ’Em Pay.

Personal Injury Claims in Union Parish

Union Parish is a largely rural north Louisiana parish.

Accidents can happen on highways connecting Farmerville with surrounding communities, on local roads, or while traveling between Union Parish and nearby areas such as Lincoln and Ouachita Parishes.

Rural accidents can create unique challenges.

There may be fewer witnesses.

Lighting may be limited.

Vehicles may be traveling at higher speeds.

Commercial and agricultural vehicles may share the roadway with passenger vehicles.

Evidence should be preserved when reasonably possible.

Car Accidents in Farmerville and Union Parish

Car wrecks may result from:

• distracted driving;
• speeding;
• unsafe passing;
• following too closely;
• crossing the centerline;
• failure to yield;
• impaired driving;
• unsafe turns; and
• failure to adjust to weather or roadway conditions.

When drivers give conflicting accounts, objective evidence can become particularly important.

Highway Accidents

Serious rural highway accidents may include:

• head-on collisions;
• rear-end wrecks;
• intersection crashes;
• unsafe-passing accidents;
• commercial vehicle collisions; and
• vehicles forced from the roadway.

At higher speeds, these accidents can result in traumatic injuries.

Head-On Collisions

Head-on crashes are among the most dangerous motor-vehicle accidents.

Potential causes can include:

• driver distraction;
• intoxication;
• fatigue;
• crossing the centerline;
• unsafe passing; and
• loss of vehicle control.

Potential evidence can include:

• roadway marks;
• debris;
• vehicle damage;
• photographs;
• witnesses;
• dashcams; and
• electronic vehicle information.

Commercial Truck Accidents

Commercial vehicles may be operated by local companies or by businesses traveling through Union Parish.

A commercial-truck case can require investigation of:

• driver conduct;
• employer;
• motor carrier;
• vehicle ownership;
• maintenance;
• inspections;
• driver qualifications;
• cargo; and
• applicable insurance.

What Trucking Evidence May Exist?

Depending on the operation, potential evidence can include:

• electronic logging records;
• GPS;
• telematics;
• dispatch communications;
• dashcam footage;
• driver qualification records;
• maintenance records; and
• inspection documents.

Not every vehicle contains the same technology.

The investigation should identify the evidence that actually exists.

Truck Maintenance Accidents

Commercial trucks must be maintained as required by applicable law.

Potential mechanical issues can involve:

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

If equipment failure may have contributed to a serious collision, inspection of the vehicle can become important.

Agricultural and Work-Related Traffic

Rural roadways can involve vehicles being used for agricultural or commercial work.

When a business vehicle causes an accident, the investigation should determine:

• who owned the vehicle;
• who employed the driver;
• what the driver was doing;
• whether the trip was work-related;
• whether another company controlled the operation; and
• what insurance applies.

Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcyclists can suffer catastrophic injuries when another driver fails to yield, crosses the centerline, follows too closely, or makes an unsafe turn.

Potential injuries include:

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

Catastrophic Injuries

Some injuries permanently change a person's life.

Catastrophic injuries may include:

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

These cases require evaluation of future consequences as well as current expenses.

What Compensation May Be Available?

Depending on Louisiana law and the evidence, potential damages can include:

• past medical expenses;
• future medical treatment;
• 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 Current Comparative Fault Rule

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

Under the current rule, a claimant who is 51% or more negligent cannot recover damages.

When claimant negligence is below 51%, damages are reduced according to the percentage assigned.

What If the Other Driver Blames You?

Do not assume an insurance company's percentage of fault is final.

The evidence may tell a different story.

Relevant evidence can include:

• photographs;
• witnesses;
• dashcams;
• vehicle damage;
• roadway evidence;
• video; and
• electronic information.

Louisiana's Two-Year General Filing Period

Current 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 new period became effective July 1, 2024.

Older accidents and specialized claims can involve different rules.

Wrongful Death in Union Parish

Fatal accidents may potentially create wrongful-death and survival claims under Louisiana law.

These are legally distinct claims.

A fatal accident investigation may examine:

• fault;
• medical evidence;
• financial losses;
• employment records;
• insurance;
• commercial records; and
• qualifying family relationships.

Where Are Union Parish Personal Injury Cases Filed?

Union and Lincoln Parishes make up Louisiana's Third Judicial District.

The Union Parish Clerk of Court is located in Farmerville.

Whether a particular lawsuit should be filed there depends on Louisiana's jurisdiction and venue rules and the facts of the case.

Frequently Asked Questions

Jacqueline Scott & Associates Serves Union Parish

If you were injured in Farmerville, Bernice, Marion, Spearsville, or elsewhere in Union 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. This page 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.