Louisiana House Bill 434: How New Insurance Requirements Affect Car Accident Claims Getting hurt in a car accident turns your life upside down. Between the medical appointments, the missed paychecks, and the stress of dealing with insurance companies, the last thing you should have to worry about is a change in Louisiana law quietly cutting …
As of January 1, 2026, Louisiana is fully enforcing its expanded hands-free driving law, R.S. 32:59, changing how drivers can use their phones on the road. After a grace period focused on warnings and education, law enforcement agencies across the state now issue citations and fines to drivers who break this safety law. While the goal is …
Your Complete Guide to Car Accident Lawsuits in Louisiana When a negligent driver causes a crash in Louisiana, state law allows victims to seek compensation for injuries, vehicle damage, and other losses. But Louisiana’s legal system is unique — and mistakes can be costly. Missing a filing deadline, miscalculating damages, or misunderstanding comparative fault could …
Louisiana’s civil court system just underwent one of its most significant changes in decades. As of January 1, 2026, the state will transition from a pure comparative fault system to a modified comparative fault system, as outlined in House Bill 431, which amends Louisiana Civil Code Article 2323. For injury victims across Louisiana, whether hurt in a car accident, slip and fall, or workplace incident, this …
When someone is injured because of another’s negligence in Louisiana, they have the right to seek compensation through the state’s civil justice system. However, Louisiana’s personal injury laws are unique, from shorter filing deadlines to specific damage caps and fault rules. Recent legal reforms have also reshaped how claims are handled, making it crucial for …
When bad weather contributes to a crash, it can complicate insurance claims, liability, and evidence. Rain, fog, or ice may make driving conditions more dangerous, but drivers are still expected to adjust and operate their vehicles responsibly. That means negligence — not just the weather — often plays a role in car accidents. Understanding how …
For decades, the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) provided critical data that helped forecasters detect early storm formation, track hurricane paths, and predict rapid intensification. This satellite network delivered microwave imagery that revealed a storm’s inner structure—information that saved lives and gave communities more time to evacuate and protect their property. In 2025, the DMSP …
After a car accident, most people focus on visible injuries like bruises, broken bones, and medical bills. But many accident victims also suffer from emotional distress, a less visible but equally serious consequence of a collision. Emotional trauma after a car accident can be life-altering, affecting your ability to work, drive, or sleep. If you …
When shopping for a new or used car, one of the smartest decisions you can make is reviewing its safety features. From essential protections like airbags to advanced driver assistance technologies, modern vehicles are packed with innovations designed to keep you safe on the road. While no vehicle can fully prevent an accident, knowing the …
Negligence is at the foundation of most personal injury claims. Whether you’ve been hurt in a car accident, a pedestrian accident, or another type of incident, proving that someone else was negligent is often the key to securing compensation. Below, we explain what legal negligence means, how it’s established, and why it matters for your …
At the heart of the 2025 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, amid the vibrant music, joyful crowds, and unmistakable scent of crawfish and beignets, you’ll find a place where spirit and song unite: the Gospel Tent. As proud sponsors, we believe our role at Jazz Fest goes far beyond financial support. For the past …
April 5, 2025, City Park in New Orleans hosted the 2025 Sista Strut 3K, bringing together community members dressed in pink to raise awareness about breast cancer in the African American community. As a proud sponsor of this event, our team at Morris Bart Law Firm joined survivors, families, friends, and supporters in showing our …
Food insecurity is a serious issue in Alabama, affecting as many as 14% of households, with children being especially vulnerable. Economic hardship plays a major role, as Alabama is the fifth lowest-income state in the country. Limited grocery access and the lasting financial effects of COVID-19 have only worsened the problem in recent years. Organizations …
With the Super Bowl just around the corner, many football fans are gearing up for road trips across state lines to catch the big game. If you’re heading to New Orleans or traveling elsewhere, the last thing you want to think about is getting into an accident. However, injuries from car accidents—or any other type …
As much as we cherish our furry companions, dog bites are a serious matter. They can lead to significant physical injuries, emotional trauma, and financial hardships for victims. Addressing these situations requires an understanding of the legal framework in place to protect victims and hold responsible parties accountable. At Morris Bart, we’re proud to be …
Understanding how social media can impact your personal injury claim is crucial to avoid costly mistakes that could jeopardize your rights and reduce the compensation you deserve. Something as simple as posting the wrong update or being tagged in a compromising photo can give insurance companies ammunition to lower your settlement offer or sway how …
Hurricane season is a familiar and daunting time of year for Gulf Coast residents. According to LSU Velocity’s 2024 Hurricane Outlook, the Gulf of Mexico is experiencing the highest Gulf Hurricane Index (GHI) since 2011, signaling the potential for stronger and more frequent storms this year. While we often focus on property damage, personal injuries …
Yes, that’s right. You may only have 60 days to file a claim. Hurricane Francine came barreling into the eastern Louisiana coastline on September 11th, 2024. While it had only briefly been a Category 2 Hurricane, Francine was not a hurricane that left our communities unaffected. According to Francesca Holt Blanchard, a parish spokesperson for …
When hurricane season approaches, ensuring your family’s safety is most important. While stocking up on supplies and securing your home are critical steps, legal preparedness is just as important. Protecting yourself and your family before, during, and after a hurricane requires a proactive approach to safeguard your legal rights and interests. Here’s how you can …
Louisiana’s infrastructure, particularly its bridges, has been a growing concern recently. According to the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) 2023 report, Louisiana had 1,545 bridges classified as structurally deficient, representing about 12% of the state’s 12,717 bridges. This places Louisiana among the top states with the highest percentage of structurally deficient bridges in …
The Morris Bart 2024 Back to School Drive Giveaway took place as a two-day giving extravaganza at Carousel Gardens Amusement Park in City Park, New Orleans! On both July 10 and 11, Morris Bart employee volunteers spent a few hours under the oak trees near the entrance of the theme park. There, they handed out …
Year after year, thousands of victims die in what is a top cause of unintentional injury death in the United States: motor vehicle accidents. In many states, the rates of car accident injuries and fatalities are increasing – not decreasing. In 2021, Louisiana set a record for total motor vehicle fatalities in the state, with …
It was a whirlwind two weekends of music, food, and culture at the 2024 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Jeff Martinez announced roughly 500,000 fans attended the festival, the second highest attendance figure on record in the Festival’s 53-year long history. This year, Morris Bart was proud to once again sponsor the Gospel Tent …
The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway stretches 24 miles from Metairie to Mandeville, Louisiana, and is one of the two longest continuous bridges in the world. The bridge, which opened in 1956, has undergone a series of upgrades capped off by a $100 million safety upgrade which was completed in the second half of 2020. The most …
The mission of Sista Strut is to heighten awareness surrounding the issue of breast cancer in women of color, as well as educate and provide information on community resources. This is a cause very close to Morris Bart’s heart, and as such he’s been a Sista Strut sponsor for over a decade. The crowds at …
Morris Bart, LLC was excited to sponsor iHeart Media’s Hallelujah Praise Party live in concert on January 26, 2024. This celebration of faith and music was held at Household of Faith Family Worship in New Orleans East where the evening was ushered in by the host’s very own, Pastor Barriere. Singing Lisa was the first …
Car insurance coverage is required in all 50 states. In spite of this, thousands of motorists drive without insurance every day. If you get involved in a car accident with an uninsured or underinsured driver, you can still seek financial compensation despite not having the other driver’s insurance coverage as an option. You may need …
On a low-visibility Monday morning in late October, nearly 170 vehicles were involved in a series of car crashes while crossing Lake Maurepas on Interstate 55 in St. John the Baptist Parish that killed seven people and injured 63. One of the vehicles was a tanker truck carrying what state troopers described as a “hazardous …
Every year, thousands of victims die in what is a top cause of unintentional injury death in the United States: motor vehicle accidents. Sadly, the rates of car accident injuries and deaths are increasing in most states – not decreasing. In recent years, Louisiana set a new statewide record for its number of deaths in …
Getting involved in a car accident in Mississippi is more likely a question of when, not if. According to the most recent crash statistics available, Mississippi recorded the highest fatality rate of car accident deaths per 100,000 population in all of the United States. This included one of the highest numbers of teen car accident …
