Are you moving to Baton Rouge or just visiting? If so, crime may be one of your top concerns. The Capital City has a reputation for criminal activity. In 2022, the crime rate was 196% higher than the U.S. average, and the homicide rate was 362% higher. There were 131 homicides in 2021, the deadliest […]
Read more...Claims and lawsuits are more likely to settle than go to trial. A settlement is an agreement by both parties on compensation. Parties often settle instead of going to trial. Trials can be very costly, and the judgment amount is still undetermined. The average settlement amount for a personal injury case in Louisiana depends on […]
Read more...Personal injury lawsuits are relatively common in Louisiana. In fact, the state ranks sixth in the country according to a new study for personal injury lawsuits per capita, with 16.71 lawsuits being filed per 100,000 residents. In other words, at least 33 people were either plaintiffs or defendants in these lawsuits per 100,000 residents. And […]
Read more...Many car accidents happen every day in Louisiana. According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), about one-third of all motor vehicle accidents are rear-end collisions, making them the most common type of car accident each year. Fortunately, NHTSA numbers show that rear-end car accidents account for only about seven percent of […]
Read more...Louisiana’s Old State Capitol in Baton Rouge is a majestic building that once housed Louisiana’s State Legislature for decades. Built in the mid-19th century, Louisiana’s Old Capitol stands as a testament to the state’s rich and colorful history. Thousands of visitors walk the building’s historic halls every year to learn about Louisiana history and the […]
Read more...The Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development reports that highway fatalities are on the rise in the state. The LDTD also reports that the leading cause of Louisiana car accidents is distracted driving. Whatever the cause, if you have been injured because of another driver’s negligence, you may be entitled to financial compensation. It’s only […]
Read more...If you were involved in a car accident that caused minor damage and injuries, you may have exchanged information with the other driver and then carried on with your day without contacting the police. Ideally, it’s best to call the police after an accident so you have a police report to show insurers. Without that, […]
Read more...A personal injury claim may arise if you are injured in an accident, such as a car accident, a slip and fall, or a construction site accident. These events can cause mild to severe injuries and leave you with medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and other unexpected costs. If the accident was caused by […]
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Mansfield Melancon Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers was founded to protect the rights of accident victims in Louisiana. Since our founding, we have become a recognized leader in personal injury law, recovering tens of millions for our injured clients. Our legal team boasts decades of combined experience and is known for taking on complex catastrophic injury and accident cases.
Areas We Serve
Mansfield Melancon Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers serves injured clients throughout Louisiana. We have office locations in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Lafayette to better serve accident victims across the state, including Orleans Parish, East Baton Rouge Parish, and Lafayette Parish.