Ruston, LA Car Accident Lawyer
If you were hurt in a car wreck in Ruston or anywhere in Lincoln Parish, the at-fault driver's insurer will move quickly to limit what it pays. Bruscato Law Firm represents injured drivers, passengers, cyclists and pedestrians from our Ruston office on West Alabama Avenue, close to downtown and Louisiana Tech.
You can read about the kinds of crashes we handle on our car accident page. Below is what matters most if your wreck happened in or around Ruston.
What You Can Recover After a Car Wreck
- Medical bills, past and future, including therapy and surgery.
- Lost wages and lost earning capacity if you cannot return to the same work.
- Pain and suffering and mental anguish.
- Property damage to your vehicle and belongings.
- Wrongful death damages for families who lost someone in a crash.
Where Ruston Crashes Happen
Many Ruston-area wrecks happen on Interstate 20 and US 167, two of the busiest routes in North Louisiana and heavy with truck traffic. In town, crashes around downtown and the Louisiana Tech campus often involve students, visitors and pedestrians, and game days bring traffic that the roads were not built for.
Lawsuits from Lincoln Parish crashes are generally filed in the Third Judicial District Court in Ruston. Our Ruston office means you do not have to drive to Monroe to meet with us.
Louisiana Rules That Changed Recently
Louisiana car accident law has changed several times since 2024. Older articles online may be wrong. As of today:
- Two-year deadline. Injury claims from accidents on or after July 1, 2024 generally must be filed within two years.
- 51% fault bar. For accidents on or after January 1, 2026, a person found 51% or more at fault recovers nothing. Below that, your recovery is reduced by your share of fault.
- No Pay, No Play. Uninsured drivers generally cannot recover the first $100,000 of injury damages or $100,000 of property damage, with some exceptions.
What to Do After a Crash
- Call 911 and get a police report, even if the crash seems minor.
- Get checked by a doctor within a day or two. Many injuries, especially to the neck, back and head, show up later.
- Take photos of the vehicles, the scene, road signs and your injuries.
- Get names and numbers of witnesses.
- Do not sign anything or give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurer before talking to a lawyer.
How Bruscato Law Firm Handles Your Case
We gather the police report, photos, witness statements and medical records, and we deal with the insurance adjusters so you do not have to. We tell you honestly what we think your case is worth and what we would do in your place. Most cases settle, but if the insurer will not pay a fair amount, we are prepared to file suit.
We also handle car accident cases from our Monroe office.
Recent Results for Our Clients
- $1,500,000, Commercial truck crash: Our client was rear-ended while stopped in traffic, suffering herniated discs in the neck and back and a torn triceps tendon.
- $1,000,000, Pedestrian accident: Our client was hit by a truck while crossing the street and suffered a severe traumatic brain injury along with other injuries.
- $815,000, Rear-end collision: Our client was rear-ended while stopped at a red light and suffered serious neck and lower-back injuries.
- $750,000, Car accident: A truck failed to yield and struck our client's vehicle, causing multiple herniated discs and a shoulder injury.
See more on our case results page.
Past results are not a guarantee of future success. Every case is different, and the result in any case depends on its own facts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to file a car accident claim in Louisiana?
For injuries from accidents on or after July 1, 2024, Louisiana generally gives you two years to file a lawsuit. Accidents before that date are still subject to the old one-year deadline. Claims against government agencies can have extra notice rules, so do not wait.
What if I was partly at fault?
Louisiana reduces your recovery by your share of fault. For accidents on or after January 1, 2026, if you are found 51% or more at fault, you recover nothing. That makes the investigation of fault more important than ever.
What if I didn't have insurance?
Under Louisiana's "No Pay, No Play" law, an uninsured driver generally cannot recover the first $100,000 of bodily injury damages or the first $100,000 of property damage. There are exceptions, including when the other driver was drunk or the crash was intentional, so talk to a lawyer before assuming you have no claim.
The other driver had very little coverage. What now?
Louisiana's minimum liability coverage is only $15,000 per person. Your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, a commercial policy or an employer's policy may also apply. We look for every source of coverage.
Should I give the insurance company a recorded statement?
You are not required to give the other driver's insurer a recorded statement. Adjusters use those statements to argue your injuries are minor or that you were at fault. Talk to us first.
How much does a Ruston car accident lawyer cost?
Nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee, which means you pay nothing unless we recover money for you. The consultation is free.
Talk to a Ruston Car Accident Lawyer
The consultation is free, and you pay nothing unless we recover money for you. Call our Ruston office at (318) 501-8173 or send us a message and we will get back to you quickly.
Bruscato Law Firm, Ruston office
308 W Alabama Ave, Suite 2, Ruston, LA 71270
Phone: (318) 501-8173
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Saturday by appointment.
This page is general information about Louisiana law, not legal advice. Every case is different, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship.