GOODBYE, BRAKE TAGS!
Louisiana drivers can soon say goodbye to brake tags. A new law eliminates the state’s vehicle inspection requirement, effective January 1, 2027, and tickets for expired brake tags have already stopped being issued. While that’s one less expense and one less item on your to-do list, it doesn’t change the importance of maintaining your vehicle. Safe brakes, tires, lights, and other equipment still help prevent accidents and keep everyone on the road safer.
When someone you love gets hurt, make sure they’re truly taken care of. Don’t let them become just another claim number. Have them call us at (985) 240-9773. We’ll make sure they get the support and guidance they need to move forward. • Laura Dylan Coffer • Stephen Shapiro, Attorney • William Edmondson • Kevin Sevin • Timothy Bourque • Peggy Vallejo, Attorney • Law Office of Ramsey, Skiles, & Streva • Alberto Rosa • Tessa Seitzinger, Attorney • Bryan Bradley • Joyce Dumiles • Lindsey M. Sbrolla, EDPNA • Juan Byrd, Attorney • Botsay Notary • Sandy Fambrough, EDPNA • Jake Lemmon, Attorney • Louis DiRosa, Jr., Attorney • Ronald “Chip” Morrison, Attorney • M. Lauren Lemmon, Attorney • Mariano’s Italian Eatery • Stephanie Theriot • Joshua Smith • Julia Bourgeois
A BETTER WAY TO REMEMBER
Plant a tree or flowers in a loved one’s memory Make a donation to a favorite charity Hold a candlelight vigil Release flower petals in a permitted area Create a memorial garden Share stories and photos at a remembrance gathering
Many families have honored loved ones with balloon releases for years. But Louisiana has now made intentional balloon releases illegal because the balloons don’t simply disappear into the heavens. They often end up as litter, harm wildlife, and can even cause power outages when they come into contact with electrical equipment. The good news is there are plenty of meaningful alternatives that are safer for our communities and environment:
The memories we cherish and the lives we touch are often the most lasting legacy of all.
ISN’T THE $2 MILLION CONTINUED
Think of it like the Goldilocks story. Some firms are too big.
Big enough to stand toe-to-toe with major insurance companies and corporate defendants. Small enough to know your name, return your calls, and see you as a person instead of a file. That’s what this case required. Not a firm that was too big. Not a firm that was too small. A firm that was just right. Our client almost walked away with nothing. Instead, he received a result that better reflected the true impact this injury had on his life.
• Austin Harris • Ronald Riera • Ireionne Thompson
They have tremendous resources, but clients can become case numbers. Decisions get made by formulas, spreadsheets, projected returns, and now AI. If a case doesn’t fit the model, it may get pushed aside.
• Charles Diesel • Jourdon Pierce • Kevin Hebert • Ricky Costa
Other firms are too small.
• Geneva Dunmiles • Melissa Morvant • Bobbiejo Ben-Hassen
They may genuinely care about their clients, but serious injury cases can require expert witnesses, years of litigation, and significant financial investment. Not every firm has the resources to take on that kind of fight.
REID'S JOKE CORNER
The sweet spot is somewhere in the middle.
What do you do if you get rejected for a job at the sunscreen company? Reapply. Just got back from a job interview where I was asked if I could perform under pressure. I said I wasn’t too sure about that, but I could do a wicked “Bohemian Rhapsody.”
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