New Orleans clergy abuse survivors approve archdiocese’s $230 million bankruptcy settlement The Archdiocese of New Orleans (AON) is nearing resolution of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings filed in 2020. This is largely due to hundreds of sexual abuse claims by survivors of clergy and church personnel. The proposed payout trust is initially estimated at roughly […]
Read more...Exciting News: Brad Cranmer Now Licensed in Texas! We are thrilled to announce that our founding partner, Brad Cranmer, of Mansfield Melancon Injury Lawyers, earned his Texas Bar license and now holds the authority to practice law in the State of Texas. Brad has long advocated for injury victims across Louisiana. This milestone means he […]
Read more...Can I Have Just One Drink and Be Safe to Drive in Louisiana? Many drivers believe that having a single alcoholic beverage before getting behind the wheel is harmless. However, it’s important to understand that even one drink drive in Louisiana can result in significant legal consequences. Alcohol affects individuals differently, and even one drink […]
Read more...What You Need to Know About the Dupixent Lawsuit – Risks, Side Effects, and Legal Action Dupixent (dupilumab) is a prescription medication made by Sanofi and Regeneron. Doctors prescribe it for eczema, asthma, and chronic sinusitis. While it has helped many patients, recent reports and Dupixent lawsuits suggest the drug may have a link to […]
Read more...Filing a Dupixent Lawsuit – How Victims Can Seek Justice and Compensation With lawsuits mounting nationwide, Dupixent patients who developed severe health conditions — including vision issues, inflammation, or even T-Cell lymphomas — are seeking justice. Understanding how the lawsuit process works can help you take the right steps to protect your rights and secure […]
Read more...The Hidden Dangers of Working at Chemical & Explosives Plants On October 10, 2025, an explosion at the Accurate Energetic Systems (AES) munitions and chemical facility in rural Tennessee killed 16 workers. The blast exposed the serious hazards of manufacturing, processing, and storing explosives and chemical-based materials. For workers in similar environments, whether in Louisiana […]
Read more...Mansfield Melancon Secures Major Legal Victory Protecting Survivor Privacy in Lafayette Parish 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 […]
Read more...Former New Orleans Priest Arrested on Rape & Kidnapping Charges — What Victims Need to Know About Legal Options & Accountability A devastating new chapter in New Orleans’ clergy abuse scandal has come to light: Mark Francis Ford, a former priest who later held public office, was recently arrested in Indiana and charged with first-degree […]
Read more...Is It Possible to Get Out of Jury Duty? Jury duty in Metairie, Louisiana, may involve serving on civil cases—such as personal injury or contract disputes—or criminal trials. It is possible to get out of jury duty, but only under specific legal exemptions. Alternatively, you may also avoid jury duty by requesting a deferral based […]
Read more...The Difference Between Tort Law and Personal Injury Law 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. Personal injury law is a specific branch of tort law focused on claims […]
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Mansfield Melancon 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 Injury Lawyers serve injured clients throughout Louisiana. We have office locations in Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Lafayette to better serve accident victims across the state, including Orleans Parish, Jefferson Parish, East Baton Rouge Parish, and Lafayette Parish.