A personal injury can happen without warning. Whether caused by a car crash, a slip and fall accident, or another incident, the first moments afterward are critical. It can be overwhelming to know where to start, but your health should always be your top priority. Seek medical attention immediately, even if your injuries seem minor. […]
Read more...When you’re injured in a car accident, one of the biggest concerns is how your medical bills will be paid—especially if you don’t have health insurance or cannot afford treatment upfront. This is where medical liens often come into play. While many injury victims have heard the term, few fully understand what a medical lien […]
Read more...After a car accident, the steps you take—or fail to take—can significantly impact the outcome of your injury claim. Many victims unintentionally make mistakes early in the process that insurance companies later use to reduce or deny compensation. Understanding these pitfalls can help protect your rights and ensure you receive the full settlement you deserve. […]
Read more...A personal injury lawsuit is filed by someone who was injured because of someone else’s negligence. Unfortunately, personal injury lawsuits are common since people are often hurt due to negligence. There are many types of personal injury claims that you can file based on the circumstances of your accident and your specific injuries. Keep reading […]
Read more...When a tragedy like the one recently at the Koura Plant in St. Gabriel occurs, where a worker died after exposure to hydrofluoric acid, it highlights serious legal, safety, and compensation issues for workers in Louisiana. According to reported news, a plant worker at the Koura facility in St. Gabriel was exposed to hydrofluoric acid. Two workers […]
Read more...A Tragic Wake‑Up Call A catastrophic explosion on October 10, 2025 at the Accurate Energetic Systems (AES) munitions/chemical facility in rural Tennessee claimed the lives of 16 workers and laid bare the serious hazards that exist when manufacturing, processing or storing explosives or chemical‑based materials.The blast destroyed a building on the 1,300‑acre site near Bucksnort/McEwen, Tennessee, and debris was […]
Read more...A Landmark Win for Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Mansfield Melancon Injury Lawyers is proud to announce a significant legal victory in the 15th Judicial District Court in Lafayette Parish. Attorneys Collin Melancon and Seth Mansfield successfully defended against a series of motions filed by the Diocese of Lafayette in a child abuse case involving […]
Read more...Jury duty in Metairie, Louisiana, may involve serving on civil cases—such as personal injury or contract disputes—or criminal trials ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies. It is possible to get out of jury duty, but only under specific legal exemptions. You may also avoid jury duty by requesting a deferral based on valid reasons such […]
Read more...Tort law is a broad area of civil law in Louisiana encompassing all civil wrongs or injuries caused by one party to another. Damages may include physical harm, emotional distress, or property damage. This blog explains the difference between tort law and personal injury law in Louisiana to help accident victims understand how to protect […]
Read more...When you’re injured in an accident, fault plays a major role in how much compensation you can recover. For decades, Louisiana has followed a pure comparative negligence system, which allows injured victims to recover damages even if they’re mostly responsible for the accident. However, that will change beginning January 1, 2026, when the state adopts […]
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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 serve injured clients throughout Louisiana. We have office locations in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Metairie, and Lafayette to better serve accident victims across the state, including Orleans Parish, East Baton Rouge Parish, and Lafayette Parish.