New Orleans
Personal Injury Lawyer

Why Hire LJBLegal After An Injury In New Orleans?

Every day in New Orleans, people get hurt because someone failed to act safely. Distracted drivers on I-10 and Claiborne Avenue, loose handrails in the French Quarter and Bywater, and defective products in homes from Lakeview to Bayou St. John can cause serious injuries. If this happened to you or your loved one, you deserve clear answers and steady help from a local team that knows Orleans Parish courts and our neighborhoods. The Louisiana personal injury lawyers of LJBLegal are here to guide you with care and skill.

What Personal Injury Situations Do We See Around New Orleans?

In a city as active as ours, injuries happen in many ways. From crashes near the CBD and Uptown to slip and falls in Carrollton or the Garden District, our focus is on helping real people, not case files.

• Traffic collisions on busy corridors and downtown streets
• Tourist-area incidents in the French Quarter and along Canal Street
• Slip and fall events in restaurants, shops, and hotels across the CBD, Uptown, and Central City
• Dangerous property conditions in apartments and businesses parish-wide
• Dog bites in Audubon Park, City Park, and residential areas
• Defective product injuries at home or work
• Waterway and boating accidents on Lake Pontchartrain and area bayous
• Bicycle and pedestrian crashes from Bywater to Carrollton
• Construction site hazards during buildouts and renovations

Understanding Your Rights After An Injury In Orleans Parish

Serious injuries affect health, family, and work. If someone else’s carelessness caused your harm, you should not have to carry the financial burden alone.

• Medical bills and future medical care
• Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
• Property damage
• Rehabilitation and physical therapy
• Pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life
• Long-term care needs

How The Attorneys Of LJBLegal Help

The attorneys of LJBLegal protect your rights and handle the details so you can focus on healing. Work with a local New Orleans lawyer who will document your losses, speak with insurers, and build strong proof.

• Protect your legal rights from day one
• Handle insurance company negotiations
• Collect and preserve key evidence from the crash scene or property
• Coordinate with your doctors to understand the full impact of your injuries
• Pursue full and fair compensation through settlement or trial when needed

Do I Need To Hire A New Orleans Personal Injury Lawyer?

Insurers often call fast with an offer. That can be risky. Some injuries reveal themselves over weeks, not days. Hiring LJBLegal helps you avoid costly mistakes and keeps you from giving up important rights.

In tragic cases, a New Orleans wrongful death lawyer from our team can seek justice and financial accountability for your family.

• Clear Guidance. We explain each step and set a plan you can trust.
• Insurance Advocacy. We push for fair value using evidence and local experience.
• Thorough Case-Building. We work with experts when needed to prove fault and damages.

What Is Louisiana’s Comparative Fault Rule?

Louisiana uses comparative fault. If you share some responsibility for an accident, your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault. As of today, Louisiana follows a pure comparative system. On January 1, 2026, a new law will change this to a modified rule with a 51 percent bar. This will prevent recovery if a person is 51 percent or more at fault. Talk with our team about how fault may be assigned in your case.

How Much Time Do I Have To File A Claim In Louisiana?

Most personal injury claims now have a two-year deadline for injuries on or after July 1, 2024. Claims that arose before that date generally keep the old one-year period. Deadlines are strict, so speak with us soon to protect your rights.

What Is Louisiana’s “No Pay, No Play” Law As Of August 1, 2025?

Louisiana limits what an uninsured owner or driver can recover after a motor vehicle crash. For crashes on or after August 1, 2025, an uninsured owner or operator cannot recover the first $100,000 of bodily injury damages and the first $100,000 of property damage. Statutory exceptions still apply, including intoxicated at-fault drivers, intentional acts, hit-and-run events, or when the uninsured vehicle was legally parked.

Stay Informed With Our Client Portal App

Clients get 24/7 access to our secure portal. You can check your case status any time, upload documents, review reminders, and message your attorney or your dedicated case manager. It keeps you informed and reduces stress while we do the heavy lifting.

What Types Of Compensation Can I Pursue In New Orleans?

Our team calculates the full impact of your injuries, both now and in the future. We start with a free, confidential consultation, then build the evidence to support your claim.

• Emergency care, hospital bills, surgery, and medication
• Follow-up treatment, therapy, rehabilitation, and assistive devices
• Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
• Pain and suffering and mental anguish
• Property damage
• Future medical expenses and future lost income when supported by proof

We pursue every dollar the law allows and the evidence supports.

Personal Injury Case Types We Handle In Orleans Parish

• Car Accident
• Truck Accident
• 18-Wheeler Accident
• Motorcycle Accident
• Bus Accident
• Bicycle Accident
• Pedestrian Accident
• Golf Cart Accident
• Boating Accident
• Airboat Accident
• Offshore Accident
• Maritime Accident
• Slip and Fall
• Low-Hanging Wire
• Defective Product
• Product Liability
• Silicosis
• Asbestos & Mesothelioma
• Burn Injury
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Catastrophic Injury
• Injuries To Children
• Dog Bite
• Premises Liability
• Wrongful Death
• Self-Driving Car Accident

Why Choose LJBLegal?

• Local Experience. We know Orleans Parish courts and how crashes happen in the CBD, French Quarter, Gentilly, Carrollton, Uptown, Garden District, Bywater, the Lower 9th Ward, and Lakeview.
• Personal Attention. You are never a file number. We keep you informed and involved.
• Client Portal Access. Check your case any time, send messages, and upload documents.
• Thorough Case-Building. We gather records, work with experts when needed, and prepare for trial if required.
• Meaningful Results. We aim for outcomes that support real healing.

Take The First Step Today

Speak with a lawyer who knows New Orleans and cares about your recovery. Call 985-240-9773 for a free, confidential case review. We are available 24/7 to answer your questions and guide you forward.

Where Will Your Case Happen?

Whether your crash happened on St. Charles Avenue, Chef Menteur Highway, or along the Lakefront, a New Orleans car accident lawyer from LJBLegal can guide your claim toward a fair resolution. Even if you are not the type to sue, one wrong turn by someone else can leave you with medical bills and missed work. Our team helps you stay on track and avoid low, quick offers.