Episode Summary: 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.

Key Timestamps: 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

About the Show: 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.