March 30, 2020 We are here for you. The State of Louisiana including Lafayette and Acadiana is  hunkered down under a shelter-in-place ordered by the Governor. Here at Joseph Joy and Associates, [...]

These are challenging times for all of us as we dodge the threat of COVID-19 in Lafayette and Acadiana. We take the threat of this virus seriously and are self-distancing and adhering to advice [...]

Acadiana saw two pedestrian fatalities at the end of 2019, the result of motorists striking pedestrians who were walking near the roadway at night. All pedestrian and automobile accident deaths [...]

There are wonderful benefits to living so near the water in Acadiana: boating, seafood, maritime industry, to name a few. However, the combination of water and certain weather conditions can pose [...]

These are the worst of times for air bag manufacturers. At the start of 2020, Toyota and Honda had recalled over 6 million vehicles due to defective airbags.  Obviously, these massive airbag [...]

The tragic death of 34 people last year in a boat fire in California sheds light on safety considerations for boat operators and passengers. A fire on board the diving boat, Conception, claimed [...]

Motorcyclists are at a greater risk of personal injury than drivers and passengers inside vehicles and trucks. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the risk of death [...]

We are learning more about the health hazards of vaping. Unfortunately, there are many and they are serious. The Louisiana Department of Health reported that as of Dec. 13, 2019 there were 33 [...]

The automobile is a centerpiece of the American way of life. If you have lived in Lafayette and Acadiana for a few years, you have witnessed firsthand the explosion in the number of vehicles on [...]

The latest statistics show that highway deaths are down nationally for the second straight year. The personal injury attorneys at Joseph Joy and Associates feel strongly that even one fatality is [...]

The first real cold snaps of the season are upon us here in Lafayette, Acadiana and all of South Louisiana. (Or so they say) Whether you are here in Lafayette, Abbeville, Kaplan, Opelousas, Ville [...]

Take Care in Reverse As motorists, we need to do our part to avoid backing up accidents. The number of personal injuries and fatalities resulting from vehicles in reverse is tragic. In the U.S., [...]

Serious accidents with personal injury and fatalities have occurred as a result of cars and trucks suffering tire blow outs or skidding out of control due to poor tire maintenance.  The vehicle [...]

According to the United States Department of Transportation, vehicle air bags saved the lives of 2,790 people in 2017.  It is widely accepted that these frontal and side devices are an important [...]

Do you ever find yourself suddenly worried about the speed limit when passing through certain small towns? An exhaustive analysis by Governing Magazine found that there’s good reason for that. [...]

Football is just as popular as hunting and fishing in Acadiana. We love to support our teams at all levels – high school, college and NFL. Tailgating is a favorite part time and big [...]

In 2017, the United States Coast Guard counted 4,291 accidents that involved 658 deaths, 2,629 injuries and approximately $46 million dollars of damage to property as a result of recreational [...]

An injury to a worker aboard a casino riverboat in Lake Charles is making headlines in the world of admiralty law. It’s an issue our maritime personal injury practice is following closely [...]

One need only look around the highways and byways of Acadiana to notice the rising popularity of bicycling. More than 100 million Americans rode a bike in 2014 and with environmentalists and [...]

Going in for surgery or a major medical procedure in the near future?  You might want to check out how your hospital fares in a new survey of hospital safety ratings.  Louisiana ranked #11 in the [...]

Maritime injuries are quite common in South Louisiana given our proximity to the Gulf of Mexico and the huge industries that rely on the water – shipping, energy, transportation, etc. [...]

A recent survey by WalletHub ranked Louisiana as the 49th safest state based on road safety, emergency preparedness and personal and residential safety.  It’ sad to see yet another dubious [...]

Photo: courtesy U.S. Coast Guard Boating is a popular recreation throughout Acadiana, but if the boat operator is not careful, it can create the potential for injury.  “Operating a boat is very [...]

Memorial Day Weekend is one of the biggest travel weekends of the year in our country, which means there will be a lot of cars on the roads of the Gulf Coast and Acadiana for the upcoming [...]

It is a dubious distinction that four of the five most dangerous states for walking in the United States are located along the Gulf Coast. Unfortunately, Louisiana ranks high on the list of most [...]

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens, according to the Centers for Disease Control. (CDC)  Fatal car accidents are a tragedy whether the victims are young or old. [...]

The Louisiana Crawfish Producers Association West presented a plaque to Lafayette Attorneys Joseph Joy to honor the two lawyers’ many years of protecting the rights of fishermen to access [...]

It’s tragic how often we hear about highway fatalities due to the negligence of 18- wheelers.  The recent death of a young college student who was killed by heavy 18 wheeler tires which [...]

The bad news just keeps coming about Monsanto’s Roundup weed killer.  Day after day, researchers, municipalities, governments and more are releasing highly critical information about its [...]

A recent series of motorcycle accidents resulting in fatalities and serious personal injuries caused us here at the law firm of Joseph Joy and Associates to write about what we can all do as [...]

The issue of governmental immunity arises frequently in personal injury cases. It takes an experienced legal team like Joseph Joy and Associates to navigate such a complex issue. As a general [...]

We have much to be thankful for in South Louisiana. We just celebrated the beginning of a New Year and now we are headed into an exciting NFL playoff season with the New Orleans Saints as a [...]

Diagnostic errors were the number one cause of medical malpractice claims from 2013 to 2017, according to a white paper published by a nationally recognized medical insurance company. The medical [...]

On Dec. 18, 2018, the United States 5th Circuit Court of Appeal spoke to the issue of whether a smartphone manufacturer could be held liable for failing to block the ping of a text message that [...]

‘Tis the season to be jolly, but according to one study, that does not necessarily apply to Louisiana drivers during the holiday season. GasBuddy.com conducted a study that revealed that  [...]

You have been in a serious car accident and you are injured because of the other driver’s negligence. What should you do? Obviously, think of your safety, the safety of your passengers and those [...]

Jody Meche has fished and hunted his entire life in the Atchafalaya Basin. Like his father, he has made his living off of the  Atchafalaya Basin for the last 30 years.  He was born in Breaux [...]