Legal Question in Traffic Law in Louisiana

Hello,

I was at-fault in a single-car accident turned multiple car after.

My vehicle overturned on the interstate and I received a Louisiana 32:58 careless operation citation.

Is this worth hiring a lawyer for? Or do you recommend just pleading guilty and paying the fine?

I do find it unfair that I am considered "in attentive" after a car slowed down in front of me on the interstate and I tried to brake then lost control, while the other 3 subsequent vehicles were completely attentive after one hit my overturned vehicle (approx 5 mins after the accident), another hit that vehicle, and another swerved out the way and hit the parked vehicle of a Good Samaritan.

Thank you!


Asked on 7/25/14, 11:54 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Andrew Casanave Andrew M. Casanave

Never plead guilty to a ticket giver because of a collision. That plea can be treated like an admission of fault if you get sued. Contact your insurance company. Defending this ticket might be part of your insurer's "Duty to Defend".

At worst, plead no contest. Therefore you would have admitted nothing.

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Answered on 7/25/14, 12:05 pm


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