Legal Question in Personal Injury in Louisiana
Auot Accident/Personal Injury
For the torts involving auto accidents/personal injury, is Louisiana a ''no-fault'' state? I've heard the term ''direct-action'' state but I'm not sure what it means. It is my understanding that in ''no-fault'' states, a party injured in an auto accident has to pursue redress & compensation through their insurance company vice suing the alleged defender outright. I'd like to know if such conditions apply to the state of LA.
Asked on 1/22/02, 10:46 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Andrew Casanave
Andrew M. Casanave
Re: Auot Accident/Personal Injury
First, Louisiana is not a "no fault" state.
Second, direct action means that the plaintiff can sue the insurance company directly
Answered on 1/22/02, 10:54 am