PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS IN NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA

A personal injury can happen to anyone, at any time. From motor vehicle accidents to medical malpractice, you may have been injured because of someone else's negligence. The physical and emotional toll of sustaining an injury caused by someone else can be overwhelming; handling the legal side of your personal injury claim should be the last thing on your mind.

Jeanne Andry Landry advocates for people who have been injured as a result of someone else's fault. Whether you are in Metairie, Mandeville, or anywhere in the greater New Orleans, Louisiana area, she will work with you to protect your rights and obtain the financial compensation you deserve.

After Sustaining a Personal Injury in New Orleans:

Knowing what to do in the minutes, hours, and days after you have sustained a personal injury, and taking the right steps, will prove critical as your case progresses. Here are the steps you need to follow:

• Seek Medical Help: Obtain emergency care as soon as possible after the accident to allow medical providers to assess and document your initial post-accident injuries.

• Collect Documentation: Obtain copies of all documentation available, including preliminary police reports, the full contact and insurance information of the person who injured you, as well as contact information for any witnesses.

• Take Pictures: A picture is worth a thousand words. You or someone else should take pictures with your phone of the damage to both vehicles (in the case of a motor vehicle accident), your visible injuries, and the accident scene.

• Personal Recollection of Details: Document your own recollection of what occurred before, during, and after the accident. Do this as soon as possible.

• Report the Injury to Your Insurance Carrier: Report the accident to your own insurance company immediately, as some companies have strict time requirements for reporting.

• Retain an Attorney: Hire an experienced personal injury attorney to help you file claims, negotiate a fair settlement with the insurance company, or go to trial if necessary.

After sustaining a personal injury, your only concern should be your recovery process. Obtaining quality legal representation to handle all aspects of your personal injury case will allow you to take care of yourself.

How Does Liability Work in Louisiana?

Louisiana is a "comparative fault" state. This means that monetary damages will be allocated according to the percentage of each party’s fault. For example, if you were involved in an auto accident that was caused by another driver, but you were also speeding, the court may find that you were 10% at fault. As a result, your overall settlement will be reduced by 10% to account for your level of responsibility in causing the crash. If the court ultimately awards you $100,000 in damages for your injuries, you will receive $90,000.

Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle

Jeanne Andry Landry handles the following types of personal injury litigation cases and more:

• Auto Accidents

• Wrongful Death

• Pedestrian/Bicycle Accidents

• Medical Malpractice

• Slips, Trips, and Falls

• Defective Products

• Premises Liability

Your health and peace of mind should be your top priority. Focus on getting better, and we’ll take care of the rest.

Act Fast in New Orleans, Louisiana

In Louisiana, you have one year from the date of your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit in court. It is critical that you contact a personal injury attorney to ensure that your side of the case is promptly investigated and your rights are protected. The at-fault party’s insurance company is already conducting an investigation with the purpose of minimizing or defeating your claim, so it’s critical to act fast.