Louisiana Injury Attorney with Insurance Adjuster Experience
I spent years as an insurance adjuster and insurance-defense lawyer evaluating injury claims — learning exactly how insurers find reasons to pay less. Now I use that knowledge on your side.
What You're Up Against After a Serious Accident
The adjuster who calls you works for the insurance company. Their job is to close your claim for as little as possible. They know which questions to ask, which medical records to scrutinize, and which gaps in your story to exploit. Most injured people don't realize the evaluation has already started before they've found a lawyer.
I know this because I was on that side of the table. As a former adjuster and insurance-defense attorney, I understand how carriers calculate injury compensation in Louisiana — and I know where they apply pressure. That background shapes how I build every personal injury case I take.
What a Personal Injury Case Can Recover
A negligence claim in Louisiana can include compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, future treatment costs, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. The value of your case depends on the severity of your injuries, the clarity of liability, and how well the evidence is developed and presented.
Louisiana follows a pure comparative negligence rule, which means you can still recover even if you share some fault for the accident. Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault — but it is not eliminated. Insurance adjusters use comparative fault aggressively to reduce offers. Knowing that tactic in advance changes how I document and frame your case from day one.
One Louisiana-specific deadline matters above all others: under La. Civ. Code Art. 3492, most personal injury claims must be filed within one year of the accident. Missing that deadline means losing your right to recover entirely.
You Hired Me. You Get Me.
At large firms, the attorney you meet at the consultation is often not the attorney who handles your case. Associates, paralegals, and case managers take over — and reaching your actual lawyer becomes its own problem.
I am a solo practitioner. When you hire me, I handle your case directly: the investigation, the negotiations, the filings, and the courtroom if it comes to that. You have my number. You reach me.
31 years of trial practice. A referral-based practice built on results and trust. That's not a marketing line — it's how this office has operated since day one.
No Fee Unless You Recover
Personal injury cases at this firm are handled on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing out of pocket to start your case. My fee comes as a percentage of the recovery — and only if there is a recovery. If I don't win compensation for you, you owe me nothing.
That structure matters when you're already managing medical bills and missed work. You should be focused on your recovery, not on whether you can afford a lawyer.
Accident Cases I Handle
Whether you were hit by a distracted driver on the interstate or struck by a commercial truck on I-10, the legal principles are the same — but the strategy is not. Commercial vehicle cases involve federal regulations, multiple liable parties, and carrier-level defense teams. They require a different approach from the start.
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Car and auto accident injuries in Jefferson, Orleans, and St. Tammany parishes
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Truck and 18-wheeler accidents involving commercial carriers
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Rear-end, intersection, and multi-vehicle collisions
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Accidents caused by uninsured or underinsured motorists
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Injuries caused by another driver's negligence on Louisiana roads
I handle personal injury cases across the greater New Orleans metro, including Metairie, Kenner, Gretna, and the Northshore communities of Covington, Mandeville, and Slidell.
What Louisiana Injury Victims Ask Me Most
How much is my injury case worth in Louisiana?
There is no standard formula. Value depends on the nature and severity of your injuries, your medical treatment and prognosis, lost income, and the strength of the liability evidence. Cases with clear fault and documented injuries recover more than cases where liability is contested. I evaluate each case individually and give you a realistic picture of what the evidence supports — not an inflated number designed to sign you up.
Should I talk to the insurance adjuster after an accident?
You are not required to give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurance company, and in most cases you should not do so without an attorney present. Adjusters are trained to ask questions that can be used to reduce your claim. Anything you say becomes part of your file. Call me before you call them back.
What if I was partly at fault for the accident?
Louisiana's pure comparative negligence rule means partial fault does not bar your recovery. If you were 20 percent at fault, you recover 80 percent of your damages. Insurance companies will try to inflate your percentage of fault to reduce the payout. That is one of the first things I address when building a case.
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Louisiana?
One year from the date of the accident, under Louisiana's prescriptive period for personal injury claims. This deadline is strict. Waiting too long — even by a day — can permanently eliminate your right to recover. If you're unsure whether your deadline has passed, contact me as soon as possible.
What does it cost to hire a personal injury lawyer?
Nothing upfront. Personal injury cases are handled on contingency. My fee is a percentage of the recovery, paid at the end of the case. If there is no recovery, there is no fee.
Talk to a Metairie Personal Injury Lawyer Before the Adjuster Calls Back
The window to protect your claim is shorter than most people realize. Evidence disappears, statements get recorded, and deadlines run. The sooner you have counsel, the better your position.
Call my office at 985-300-2210 or use the form below to schedule a consultation. There is no cost to speak with me, and no obligation to hire me after we talk.