In Charlene Blalock v. Shelter Mutual Insurance Company and Frank M. Flanagan, 2022-CW-0826 (La.App. 1 Cir. 12/29/2022), the Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal held the plaintiff solely responsible for her injuries after tripping on a power cord. The appellate court overturned the trial court’s decision to deny the defendants’ motion for summary judgment and...Read More

The rules of the road are clear, so accidents aren’t likely to happen unless a driver breaks one. The driver who breaks the rules of the road is called the “at-fault driver.” In Louisiana and Baton Rouge, the insurance company for the “at-fault” driver is responsible for any damages caused by the automobile accident. Therefore,...Read More

People don’t often get into car accidents, so it can be hard to know who to trust when it comes to getting your car fixed. Like anything else, asking questions and performing a little investigation can go a long way toward finding a high-quality repair company. Here are some indicators of a reliable repair shop:...Read More

Automobile collisions may be very traumatic and frequently result in severe injuries. In addition to fractured bones, lacerations, and whiplash, brain injury is a very real hazard in automobile accidents. In this blog post, we will discuss the various types of common brain injuries that can result from a car accident. You should always seek...Read More

A car accident can result in a wide range of physical and emotional injuries with varying healing times. Physical and emotional harms can last anywhere from a few days to a lifetime of permanent and debilitating injuries. Your doctor will decide how bad an injury is and how long it will last, but the following...Read More

People are often shocked at the force exerted during a car accident. Car accidents are stressful experiences, so it is perfectly normal to feel overwhelmed and concerned immediately after the accident. During the investigation, always choose your words carefully, especially if you were not at fault in the accident. The words you use when speaking...Read More

Automobile collisions are among the most traumatic and unpredictable accidents. In the event of a car accident, people are often unsure whether to move their vehicle, to exit the car, and how to protect yourself and others from further injury. The attorneys at MRD have compiled this detailed guide on what to do following a...Read More