Rachael P. Catalanotto

Broussard, David & Moroux, catastrophic injury firm, is proud to announce five of their attorneys have been selected to the 2025 Louisiana Super Lawyers list. Notably, Blake R. David, a long-time honoree on Super Lawyers’ list of the Top 50 Attorneys in Louisiana, has reached a new milestone this year by earning a spot among the Top 10 Attorneys in the state.

Super Lawyers is a prestigious list that recognizes no more than five percent of attorneys in the state. We are pleased to share that Richard Broussard (19 years), Blake David (12 years), Jerome Moroux (5 years), Rachael Catalanotto (3 years) and Emily Borgen have earned this esteemed distinction. A special congratulations to Emily for being recognized for the first time this year.

Super Lawyers, a research-driven, peer-influenced rating service from Thomson Reuters, honors outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Attorneys are selected from over 70 practice areas and all firm sizes, ensuring a credible and relevant annual list. The Super Lawyers process aims to create a credible, comprehensive, and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys, serving as a trusted resource for both referring attorneys and consumers seeking legal counsel.

In September 2021, a motor vehicle collision occurred in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, involving a fire engine and a civilian vehicle. On that date, our client was lawfully operating her vehicle on Louisiana Highway 51 in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. At the same time, Shaun Roach was operating a fire engine while responding to a grass fire.

As the fire engine approached Louisiana Highway 51, its driver activated the lights and sirens. The fire engine attempted to make a left turn onto Highway 51 but failed to yield to oncoming traffic. Unfortunately, the driver entered the path of our client’s vehicle, resulting in a violent crash that left her with serious injuries.

Initially, our client was placed at fault for the accident and cited by the local investigating law enforcement agency. The defense argued that Louisiana’s emergency vehicle statute (LSA-R.S. 32:24(D) applied, protecting the fire department from liability due to the emergency response. However, our team of attorneys on the Northshore worked quickly to uncover the facts and fight for her rights.

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