A Louisiana car accident claim is worth the damages you can prove, reduced by your share of the fault, and limited by the insurance money available to pay it. Louisiana does not cap damages in an ordinary car accident case, so there is no legal limit on what your injuries are worth. In practice, theRead More
Firm size tells you less about how an injury case will turn out than two other things: who personally handles your file, and whether the firm is prepared to try the case to a jury. Large firms and small firms both come in versions that do those things well and versions that do not, soRead More
A power of attorney lets you choose someone you trust to handle your legal, financial, or medical decisions if you cannot handle them yourself. In Louisiana, this document works differently than it does in the rest of the country, and those differences matter. At Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno, we regularly help clients set up powersRead More
The single most important factor in choosing a workers compensation attorney is specialization. Attorneys who dedicate the majority of their practice to workers compensation cases consistently secure better outcomes than general practitioners. According to national research, represented claimants receive settlements averaging 30% higher than those who handle claims alone. Even after attorney fees, they keepRead More
Choosing a dog bite attorney in Baton Rouge requires evaluating three factors. Look for specific dog bite case experience. Verify proven trial capability. Confirm transparent fee structures. At Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno, we’ve handled dog bite cases for over 20 years. We secured a $360,000 jury verdict for a child attacked by a dog. Louisiana’sRead More
Louisiana’s workers compensation system requires virtually all employers to provide coverage starting from their first employee. In 2026, injured workers receive 66.6% of their pre-injury wages up to a maximum of $877 per week. Medical benefits are unlimited. You pay no out-of-pocket costs. The system operates as no-fault insurance, meaning you don’t need to proveRead More
Louisiana defaults to joint custody in virtually every case. Under Louisiana Civil Code Article 132, a court must award joint custody unless clear and convincing evidence shows sole custody better serves the child’s interest. That’s a high bar, and it shapes everything about how these cases unfold. At Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno, we’ve worked withRead More
Louisiana handles divorce differently than most states. Because it’s one of only nine community property states in the country, assets and debts acquired during a marriage are generally owned equally by both spouses, and dividing them requires more than just agreeing on who gets what. At Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno, we’ve handled family law casesRead More
Appealing a personal injury verdict in Louisiana means strict deadlines, substantial costs, and a legal system that works differently from almost every other state. Louisiana’s appellate courts have constitutional authority to review both the facts and the law, a power most American states deny their intermediate courts. At Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno, we’ve handled appealsRead More
Yes, you can sue a doctor for misdiagnosis in Louisiana, but the process involves stricter requirements than most other states. Louisiana law requires you to file your claim with a Medical Review Panel before going to court, caps your total recovery at $500,000 in most cases, and gives you one year from discovering the errorRead More
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