Pro/Con: No-Fault Automobile Insurance (1977)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1977-05-20
Duration: 00:05:05
Subjects: Louisiana Legislative Session, 1977 | Louisiana. Legislature | LEGISLATION | Politics | No-fault automobile insurance | AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Bernard, Sherman Speaker
Description
This segment from the May 20, 1977, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a Pro/Con debate on a proposed bill approving no-fault automobile insurance in Louisiana. Commissioner of Insurance Sherman Bernard speaks in favor of the bill because he feels that it will reduce insurance costs. A representative of the Louisiana Trial Lawyers’ Association speaks against the bill because he feels that it will reward the drivers at fault in a car accident. Host: Beth George