In this episode of the Pierce & Shows Personal Injury Post-Script, Attorney Chris Shows explains the nuances of Louisiana's new comparative fault law. He delves into the transition from contributory negligence to comparative fault, the impact of the recent tort reform, and how fault percentages determine recovery amounts for accident victims.

00:00 – Introduction

01:30 – Transition from contributory negligence to comparative fault

03:15 – Overview of Louisiana's modified comparative fault regime

05:45 – Significance of the 1% threshold in fault allocation

07:20 – Factors influencing fault percentages in complex accidents

09:10 – Determining fault percentages: police reports vs. fact-finder decisions

11:05 – Importance of gathering evidence at the accident scene

12:40 – Impact of fault percentages on recovery amounts

14:25 – Challenges faced by motorcyclists in proving liability

16:10 – Best advice for accident victims under the new law

Pierce & Shows Personal Injury Post-Script is a podcast hosted by Mike Leon, featuring Attorney Chris Shows, a seasoned Baton Rouge Personal Injury Attorney with over 30 years of experience. The show focuses on providing clarity, compassion, and strong trial advocacy for accident victims in South Eastern Louisiana.