Louisiana Personal Injury Blog

October 19, 2025 / Personal Injury

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 […]

October 18, 2025 / Personal Injury

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 […]

October 16, 2025 / Personal Injury

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 […]

October 15, 2025 / Personal Injury

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 […]

October 13, 2025 / Personal Injury

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 […]

September 25, 2025 / Personal Injury

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans reached a proposed $230 million settlement in September 2025 to resolve more than 500 clergy sexual abuse claims filed after the Archdiocese declared bankruptcy in 2020. This revised settlement offer—an increase from the previous $180 million—was made to persuade attorneys and survivors to vote in favor of the […]

September 24, 2025 / Personal Injury

The arrest of Sean Michael Gardner, a former gymnastics coach from Prairieville, Louisiana, has brought national attention to the dangers children face in youth sports. Gardner, a Dutchtown High graduate, faces sexual abuse and child exploitation charges in multiple states, including Mississippi and Iowa.  For families throughout Louisiana, this case is a devastating reminder that […]

September 19, 2025 / Personal Injury

Accidents happen every day — and sometimes, victims are left bleeding heavily in the aftermath. The human body can only handle so much blood loss before things get dangerous. When a person loses enough blood that their organs can’t function, it becomes a medical emergency. Continue reading to learn how exsanguination can play a critical […]

September 18, 2025 / Personal Injury

In today’s digital world, our personal information is constantly being collected, stored, and shared. From online shopping accounts to healthcare portals, your private data is everywhere. Most of the time, you trust companies to protect this information.  When a data breach occurs, however, that trust is broken. Your personal information can be exposed to criminals […]

September 17, 2025 / Car Accidents

If you’ve been injured in a car accident in Louisiana involving a drunk or drug-impaired driver, you may hear terms like DUI, DWI, and DWAI thrown around. While these acronyms are often used interchangeably, Louisiana law officially uses the term OWI (Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated). However, DWI remains the term most commonly used by […]