The state of Louisiana has recently enacted a series of legal reforms that will significantly impact the trucking industry. Governor Jeff Landry signed multiple bills into law aimed at curbing lawsuit abuse, lowering insurance costs, and creating a more balanced legal environment for truck drivers and motor carriers. These reforms, supported by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) and the Louisiana Motor Transport Association (LMTA), are considered a step toward long-needed tort reform in the state. Modified Comparative Fault Standard – HB431 Effective January 1, 2026, House Bill 431 will shift Louisiana’s legal framework from a pure comparative fault system to a modified comparative fault system. Under the previous system, a plaintiff could recover damages even if they were 99% responsible for an accident. The new law bars recovery if a plaintiff is found to be 51% or more at fault. This is expected to reduce frivolous lawsuits… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.
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