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Merriam-Webster defines comparative fault as a tort doctrine wherein the faults of the parties involved are compared and awards and compensation reduced, as per the plaintiff’s fault. To the layman, the nuances associated with a comparative fault can seem somewhat similar to contributory negligence. However, there’s a major difference between the two. Contributory negligence completely bars plaintiffs from… Read More »Does Comparative Fault Apply To Insurance Claims?

Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuit On 16 June 2022, the United States Senate voted in favor of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, a federal mandate with bipartisan support for the legal right of the victims of Camp Lejeune’s environmental disaster to seek reparations from the US Government. The passing of the Camp Lejeune Act by… Read More »Camp Lejeune Justice Act Passes Promising Reparations to Victims and their kin

Automated self-driving cars are becoming a rage across the United States. A remarkable example of bleeding-edge 21st-century technology, these cars are reshaping the auto-mobile industry like never before. Yet, despite their rising popularity and subsequent proliferation across cities, the safety and reliability of self-driving cars remain under question. Quite a few incidents of crashes and… Read More »Are Self-Driving Cars Safe?

With a population of more than 4 million, Louisiana witnesses thousands of accidents every year. Many of them are severe and often result in fatal injuries that leave long-term impacts. In such cases, dealing with a profit-seeking insurance company can be quite exhausting, and often leave you wondering whether getting fairly compensated is a possibility.… Read More »5 Reasons to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer in LA

A truck accident has many facets to it and can be seriously complicated. Scenarios vary and to each his own applies perfectly to this tragic event. Of course, you will have to leverage the expertise of a seasoned truck accident lawyer in Lafayette to determine which course of action you should take.  Below, we will discuss different… Read More »Know Whether To Sue or Settle Matter Out of Court Post Truck Accident

Any accident is always stressful and uninvited.  Unfortunately, there are times when these collisions are unavoidable. If you’ve been injured in a collision and a drunken driver was at fault, you may seek compensation for your lost wages, medical expenses, loss of enjoyment, pain and suffering or property damage. In this post, our car accident attorneys… Read More »What Are My Legal Rights after Being Hit by a Drunken Driver?

Most people are under the impression that once a personal injury case is settled, the victim doesn’t have any right to file a lawsuit against the responsible party. While this may be true in some cases, there are times when you may still be eligible to file a lawsuit. Our seasoned Burgess Injury & Car Accident… Read More »Can I Sue After an Already Accepted Insurance Settlement?

If you’ve been hurt in an accident and wish to file a personal injury claim, you may be entitled to receive financial recovery. However, to protect your rights, there are some common mistakes you need to avoid. Our Lafayette personal injury attorneys at Clay Burgess list 7 mistakes to avoid after suffering physical injuries: Failure to seek prompt medical… Read More »7 Mistakes That May Impact Your Personal Injury Claim

In 2012, there were around 21,667 deaths reported due to car crashes. Most cities around the world have hazardous roads, but some of Lafayette’s streets and intersections are unsafe enough to leave motorists horrified and sometimes even confused. If you’ve become a victim of a car accident, get in touch with our personal injury attorneys in Lafayette, LA, without… Read More »Dangerous Roads and Intersections in Lafayette