Division of Administration - Kristy Nichols, Commissioner - State of LouisianaState of Louisiana - Risk Management
Bud Thompson

Tel: (225) 342-8500
Fax: (225) 342-8473
Email: Bud.Thompson@la.gov

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 91106
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-9106

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Road Hazards

The state of Louisiana's Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) became self-insured for Road Hazard Liability on July 1, 1988.

The Road Hazard section of Office of Risk Management's Claims unit is responsible for investigating, adjusting and managing claims against the Louisiana DOTD for damages resulting from the establishment, design, construction, existence, ownership, maintenance, use, extension, improvement, repair, or regulation of any state bridge, tunnel, dam, street, road, highway, or expressway.

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