Louisiana’s new insurance law could change what damages crash victims can claim — but only if they’re undocumented. Gov. Jeff Landry signed Act 17 into law Wednesday. It blocks “unauthorized immigrants” from collecting general damages — like pain, suffering, and lost wages — after car accidents. One local attorney says it may actually increase the number of uninsured drivers — and raise rates for everyone. https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/local/louisiana-law-immigrants-auto-crash-damages/289-5
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Louisiana’s new insurance law could change what damages crash victims can claim — but only if they’re undocumented. Gov. Jeff Landry signed Act 17 into law Wednesday. It blocks “unauthorized immigrants” from collecting general damages — like pain, suffering, and lost wages — after car accidents. One local attorney says it may actually increase the number of uninsured drivers — and raise rates for everyone. https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/local/louisiana-law-immigrants-auto-crash-damages/289-5
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