52+ Years
Legal Experience
About Richard C. Broussard
Richard C. Broussard, raised in Lafayette, is a founding partner of Broussard, David & Moroux. He specializes in products liability law, maritime personal injury law, aviation litigation, and general personal injury law. Broussard has achieved an "AV" rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating for legal professionals. His peers have consistently recognized him as one of Louisiana's top personal injury attorneys since the inception of the Super Lawyers rating system.
Broussard has been honored with the Louisiana State Bar Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award and the Louisiana Association for Justice’s President’s Award. His professional affiliations are extensive, including roles as the founding co-chairperson of Lafayette Outreach for Civil Justice, President of the Lafayette Parish Bar Association, and positions within the Louisiana State Bar Association’s House of Delegates and Board of Governors.
Further, Broussard serves on the Board of Governors and Executive Committee of the Louisiana Association for Justice, and is a member of the American Association for Justice, Lawyer-Pilots Bar Association, and the American Inn of Court, where he is the co-founder and Secretary-Treasurer of the Acadiana Inn. He is also part of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. This year, he was selected for induction into the 2024 Lafayette Bar Association Hall of Fame.
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Practice Areas
Louisiana Car Accident Laws
Understanding Louisiana's accident laws is critical when pursuing a claim. Here are the key legal rules that apply to your case:
Statute of Limitations
1 year
Time limit to file a claim
Negligence Rule
pure comparative fault
How fault is determined
Min. Insurance (BI/PD)
$15K/$30K/$25K
Per person/per accident/property
Insurance System
At-Fault
At-fault driver's insurance pays
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas of law does Richard C. Broussard specialize in?
Richard C. Broussard specializes in products liability law, maritime personal injury law, aviation litigation, and general personal injury law.
What recognitions has Richard C. Broussard received?
He has been recognized by Louisiana Super Lawyers as one of the 'Top 50' Lawyers in Louisiana and has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Louisiana State Bar Association.
What professional associations is Richard C. Broussard a part of?
Broussard is involved with the Lafayette Parish Bar Association, Louisiana State Bar Association, Louisiana Association for Justice, American Association for Justice, Lawyer-Pilots Bar Association, and the American Inn of Court.
What leadership roles has Richard C. Broussard held?
He has served as the founding co-chairperson of Lafayette Outreach for Civil Justice and President of the Lafayette Parish Bar Association.
Has Richard C. Broussard been inducted into any Halls of Fame?
Yes, he has been selected to join the 2024 Lafayette Bar Association Hall of Fame.
Contact Information
Need Legal Help?
Contact Richard C. Broussard for a free consultation about your accident case.
Call for Free ConsultationAfter an Accident
- 1Seek immediate medical attention
- 2Document the scene & gather evidence
- 3File a police report
- 4Don't speak to insurance adjusters alone
- 5Contact Richard for a free case review
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