New Orleans Personal Injury Attorneys

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What Constitutes a PI Case in New Orleans, LA?

Personal Injuries appear in many situations, but some things that remain constant in all injury claims in Louisiana

If you have been involved in a car accident, attacked by a dog or otherwise injured in New Orleans, it is imperative to understand your legal rights, and how your personal injury claim will work.

Common Elements of a Personal Injury Claim in Louisiana

In most cases, the individual who suffered the Personal Injury must prove 4 elements to succeed in New Orleans. The injured party must prove that 1) the other actor was negligent, 2) the negligence was the cause of the accident, 3) the defendant's negligence caused the plaintiff's injuries, and 4) the statute of limitations has not run, meaning the lawsuit was timely brought.

If you do not bring your case in a timely manner, the laws in Louisiana may prohibit you from ever bringing it again, which would destroy any chance of recovery that you might have had, had your brought the case in a timely maner.

If you do not bring your case in a timely manner, the laws in Louisiana may prohibit you from ever bringing it again, which would destroy any chance of recovery that you might have had, had your brought the case in a timely maner.

Legal Assistance With Personal Injuries in New Orleans Louisiana

There are quite a few experienced Personal Injury lawyers in Louisiana who are ready, willing, and able to represent you in court. These legal professionals have the skills and experience needed to ensure that you are compensated for your injuries.

Talk to a Personal Injury Law Attorney now!

Life in New Orleans

New Orleans is the largest city in the State of Louisiana and know to most as "The Big Easy" but locals just call it "Nawlins." Despite natural disasters of the past few years, New Orleans has rebounded back once again and plays host to one of the most unique multicultural communities in the entire United States. New Orleans is famous for being the birthplace of jazz, Creole cuisine and culture, and their annual blowout celebrations like Mardi Gras during Spring Break. In fact, tourism plays a major role in the New Orleans economy. It has been consistently voted one of "America's Favorite Cities" by Travel Magazine. New Orleans' sports teams like the Saints and Hornets, local universities like Tulane and Loyola, and cultural attractions like the French Quarter draw a high number of visitors.

The City of New Orleans is known globally for its diverse representation of unique architecture. The Port of New Orleans is touted as one of the busiest and most expansive in the world. The city is a major southern hub for transportation and distribution. Acme Truck Line and Boh Brothers Construction are two of the city's significant employers. In addition to oil refineries and chemical production, New Orleans is home to the second largest coffee roasting plant in the world. It's owned and operated by Folgers Coffee.

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