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During the 2026 Louisiana Legislative Session, lawmakers are considering several measures that could significantly affect personal injury lawsuits and civil procedure. Proposed measures include House Bill 118, which would impose a $5 million cap on general damages, and House Bill 240, aimed at limiting and regulating third‑party litigation funding arrangements. Another proposal, Senate Bill 67,…
Louisiana personal injury law changed significantly in 2025 with the elimination of the “Housley presumption,” a rule that had favored injured plaintiffs for more than 30 years. Under the new law, courts can no longer presume an accident caused an injury simply because a person was healthy before the accident and developed symptoms afterward. Instead,…
Louisiana recently amended its Direct Action Statute, which affects when injured persons can name an insurance company as a defendant in a lawsuit. Under the revised law, accident victims generally may no longer directly sue the at‑fault party’s insurer unless specific exceptions apply, such as bankruptcy, denial of coverage, or uninsured/underinsured motorist claims. This is…
On March 6, 2026, Jim Rather presented a class to the Southwest Louisiana Apartment Association, updating its property management professionals on recent legislation, state and federal Fair Housing laws and Louisiana landlord-tenant law.
“James Rather and the team at his firm were the silver lining on the clouds of the darkness we faced while dealing with our case. From our first meeting, Jim was attentive, genuine, and displayed a compassionate, caring spirit. His knowledge and professionalism were a great comfort to us, and he always kept us informed…