Your accident happened right here in Shreveport. Maybe it was on I-20 during rush hour traffic, or on Youree Drive near the shopping centers. Perhaps it occurred at one of our industrial sites, construction zones, or in a parking lot at Louisiana Boardwalk. Wherever it happened, your life changed in an instant.
Now you’re dealing with injuries, medical bills, and insurance companies while trying to navigate the aftermath of someone else’s negligence. You’re wondering about your rights under Louisiana law and whether you can afford quality legal representation. You’re worried about missing work and how you’ll pay your bills while recovering.
We understand because we serve Shreveport families every day. We know the roads where accidents happen most frequently. We’re familiar with local hospitals, medical providers, and the insurance companies that handle claims in our area. Most importantly, we know Louisiana law and how to protect your rights as a Shreveport resident.
Our city’s unique geography and infrastructure create specific accident risks that residents face daily.
Highway dangers: I-20 and I-49 intersect right through Shreveport, bringing heavy commercial traffic from across the country. Truck accidents, high-speed collisions, and multi-vehicle crashes occur regularly on these major routes, especially during weather events that make our roads treacherous.
Industrial accidents: Shreveport’s oil and gas industry, manufacturing facilities, and chemical plants create workplace hazards that can result in serious injuries. Safety violations at these facilities can cause explosions, chemical exposures, and equipment failures that devastate workers and their families.
Construction zones: Ongoing road work and development projects throughout Shreveport create changing traffic patterns and hazardous conditions. Construction vehicle accidents, equipment failures, and inadequate safety measures put both workers and drivers at risk.
Urban traffic: Busy intersections along Youree Drive, Line Avenue, and Kings Highway see frequent accidents, especially during peak hours when drivers are rushed and distracted.
Weather-related accidents: Louisiana’s sudden thunderstorms, fog, and occasional ice storms create dangerous driving conditions that increase accident frequency and severity throughout the Shreveport area.
When negligence causes serious injuries in Shreveport and throughout Louisiana, we’ve recovered substantial compensation for families facing devastating circumstances:
These results represent real Shreveport area families who faced circumstances similar to yours and received the compensation they needed to rebuild their lives.
As a Shreveport resident, you have specific rights under Louisiana law when someone else’s negligence causes your injuries.
Louisiana Civil Code Article 2315 allows you to recover both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages include your medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage. Non-economic damages address your pain, suffering, and how the injuries affect your daily life and relationships.
Comparative fault system: Louisiana recognizes that sometimes multiple parties contribute to accidents. Even if you bear some responsibility for your accident, you can still recover compensation as long as your fault is less than the other party’s. Your compensation adjusts proportionally based on each party’s percentage of fault.
Two-year statute of limitations: Louisiana requires personal injury lawsuits to be filed within two years of your accident date. This deadline is firm with very few exceptions. Missing this deadline means you lose your right to seek compensation through the courts forever.
Motor Vehicle Accidents Car accidents, truck collisions, and motorcycle crashes occur daily throughout Shreveport. Whether your accident happened on our busy highways, at local intersections, or in parking areas, Louisiana law requires negligent drivers to compensate you for your injuries and losses.
Commercial Vehicle Accidents
I-20 and I-49 bring constant commercial traffic through Shreveport. When 18-wheelers, delivery trucks, or other commercial vehicles cause accidents, the injuries are typically more severe and the legal issues more complex than regular car accidents.
Workplace Injuries Shreveport’s industrial facilities, construction sites, and manufacturing plants create serious workplace hazards. Third-party liability claims may provide compensation beyond workers’ compensation when equipment manufacturers, contractors, or property owners share responsibility for your injuries.
Premises Liability Property owners throughout Shreveport have legal duties to maintain safe conditions for visitors. Slip and fall accidents, inadequate security, and dangerous property conditions can create liability for property owners when they result in injuries.
Medical Malpractice Shreveport’s hospitals and medical facilities provide essential healthcare, but medical errors can cause serious injuries. When healthcare providers fail to meet accepted medical standards, they can be held accountable for the resulting harm.
We’re familiar with the medical providers throughout the Shreveport area and work closely with healthcare professionals who understand how to document injuries properly for legal cases.
Major hospitals including Ochsner LSU Health, Christus Highland, and Willis-Knighton provide emergency and specialized care. We ensure your medical records from these facilities clearly document the connection between your accident and injuries.
Rehabilitation facilities throughout the area help patients recover from serious injuries. We work with rehabilitation specialists who understand how to document your recovery progress and ongoing needs.
Specialist physicians in orthopedics, neurology, plastic surgery, and other specialties provide expert care and testimony about your injuries, prognosis, and future medical needs.
Familiarity with local courts: We regularly appear in Caddo Parish courts and understand how local judges and juries handle personal injury cases. This experience helps us prepare cases effectively and set appropriate expectations about potential outcomes.
Knowledge of local defendants: We know the trucking companies, businesses, and insurance companies that operate in the Shreveport area. We understand their typical defense strategies and how to counter their arguments effectively.
Relationships with local experts: We work with accident reconstruction specialists, medical experts, and other professionals in the Shreveport area who provide crucial testimony in personal injury cases.
Understanding of local conditions: We know the roads, intersections, and areas where accidents occur most frequently. This knowledge helps us investigate cases thoroughly and identify all contributing factors to your accident.
Major insurers including State Farm, Allstate, Geico, and Progressive handle many personal injury claims in the Shreveport area. We know their local adjusters, their typical settlement practices, and how to negotiate effectively with each company.
Commercial insurers that cover trucking companies and businesses operating in Shreveport often have different claim-handling procedures and higher policy limits. We understand how to navigate these complex commercial insurance situations.
Self-insured companies including major corporations and government entities require different legal approaches. We have experience handling claims against these entities and understand their unique procedural requirements.
Factors affecting your case value include:
Shreveport-specific considerations:
We work with local economists and medical experts who understand how to calculate damages appropriately for Shreveport residents.
Insurance companies handling claims in Shreveport use the same tactics they employ everywhere: quick contact, low settlement offers, and pressure to resolve claims before you understand your injuries’ full extent.
They call quickly after accidents, often while you’re still receiving medical treatment. They ask for recorded statements and request signed medical releases before you’ve consulted with an attorney.
They offer quick settlements that may seem generous initially but don’t account for ongoing medical needs, lost earning capacity, or the long-term impact of your injuries.
They dispute liability by claiming their insured wasn’t at fault or that you contributed significantly to the accident.
They minimize damages by questioning the severity of your injuries, claiming they were pre-existing, or arguing that your medical treatment was unnecessary.
We handle all insurance company communications while you focus on recovery. We investigate your case immediately and present comprehensive evidence of both liability and damages.
Free consultations: We meet with you at our office or, if your injuries prevent travel, we can arrange consultations at your home or hospital room. This initial consultation costs nothing and creates no obligation to hire us.
No fees unless we win: We advance all case expenses including expert witness fees, medical records, and court costs. We charge no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. If we don’t succeed, you owe us nothing for legal services.
Local accessibility: Our Shreveport area presence means we’re available when you need us. We understand the importance of personal attention during difficult times.
Comprehensive investigation: We respond quickly to preserve evidence, interview witnesses, and begin building your case while evidence is still available.
Medical coordination: We work with your medical providers to ensure proper treatment and documentation. We arrange consultations with specialists when needed.
Family support: We understand that serious injuries affect entire families. We work with family members to document how your injuries have changed everyone’s lives.
Immediate consultation: We review the circumstances of your accident, explain your rights under Louisiana law, and outline how we’ll approach your case.
Investigation phase: We collect evidence, review medical records, interview witnesses, and consult with experts to establish liability and document your damages.
Insurance negotiations: We present comprehensive evidence of your losses to insurance companies and negotiate for fair compensation based on your actual damages.
Litigation if necessary: If insurance companies won’t offer adequate compensation, we file suit and prepare your case for trial. We never settle without your approval.
Resolution: Whether through settlement or trial verdict, we ensure you receive maximum compensation allowed under Louisiana law for your injuries and losses.
Louisiana’s two-year statute of limitations applies to all personal injury cases, including those occurring in Shreveport. This deadline cannot be extended or waived, making prompt legal action essential.
Evidence preservation is crucial in Shreveport cases:
Weather factors in Shreveport can affect evidence preservation. Rain, humidity, and storms can damage physical evidence if not collected and preserved quickly.
Right to quality medical care: You have the right to choose your medical providers and receive appropriate treatment for accident-related injuries. Insurance companies cannot force you to accept inadequate care.
Right to legal representation: You have the right to consult with attorneys before giving statements or signing documents with insurance companies.
Right to fair compensation: Louisiana law requires negligent parties to compensate you for all your losses, not just immediate expenses.
Right to jury trial: If your case goes to trial, you have the right to have a jury of your Shreveport area peers decide your case.
Shreveport families deserve attorneys who understand their community, their challenges, and their needs. We’re part of this community, and we’re invested in protecting the rights of our neighbors when they face serious injuries due to others’ negligence.
Local knowledge matters when investigating accidents, selecting juries, and presenting cases to local judges. We understand Shreveport, and we use that knowledge to benefit our clients.
Community connections help us serve clients more effectively. We know the medical providers, experts, and other professionals who can help build strong cases for our clients.
Accessibility and availability mean we’re here when you need us, not hundreds of miles away managing cases by telephone.
Your Shreveport accident has disrupted your life and created challenges you never expected to face. The injuries may be more serious than initially apparent. The financial impact could be substantial. Louisiana law requires the responsible party to compensate you for every aspect of your losses.
We’ve recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for Louisiana families facing circumstances similar to yours. We understand the medical, legal, and financial issues involved in personal injury cases. We know how to investigate cases thoroughly and prove the full value of claims for Shreveport residents.
Call (318) 221-1508 now for your free consultation. We’re available 24/7 because accidents don’t wait for business hours.
Don’t let insurance companies take advantage of your situation while you’re focused on recovery. We’re here in Shreveport, ready to start protecting your rights immediately.
Your consultation is completely free. You pay nothing unless we recover compensation. Call now – we’re here to help our Shreveport neighbors through difficult times.
“We look at your case as a whole. Not just what’s happened since the wreck or since the time that your life has changed. But also, what it’s going to look like in the future.”
"I quickly, learned two rules in this business.
First, defendants in an injury suit put up obstacles and barriers. They want the case to take as long as possible, because it wears the plaintiff down. I have learned that if you run at those barriers hard enough, and fast enough, many of them will disappear.
Second, "The fastest way to settle a case is to prepare for trial. Insurance companies know which firms will go to court, which will not, and who can win. It is important to choose a firm that is committed to the results you want.”
Our team of intake specialists is ready to listen to you and gather all the information for a free, confidential case evaluation. We will hear you out, take what you say seriously, and then round up with our legal team.
Our lawyers will provide you with no-obligation feedback on your case, usually on the same day, but no later than 24 hours. We will give you the appropriate course of action for your situation.
If your case is a good fit for our firm and you graciously allow us to represent you, our team will begin working immediately. We will investigate, send the appropriate letters to stop insurance companies from harassing you, and start your medical recovery.
Our internal process is transparent with high levels of communication from the opening of your case to the final handshake. Our firm will promptly return your phone calls and keep you informed. You will know the exact status of your case. Our case managers and attorneys are committed to making a difficult situation as stress-free as possible.
