Car Accident Lawyer
⎯⎯New Orleans⎯⎯

Your Car Accident Lawyer in New Orleans, LA

If you have been injured in a car accident and need an experienced attorney, contact Cliff Cardone at the Cardone Law Firm. Your personal injury claim will be handled by a skilled professional who can best advise you on how to proceed when you are injured in an automobile accident as a result of someone else's negligence. The Cardone Law Firm fights for maximum compensation for our clients.

Because an auto accident can create multiple issues and significant losses, an injured party should hire an experienced New Orleans lawyer who not only handles car accidents for injured parties, but also has the resources necessary to provide for an injured person's medical needs as well as the hiring of experts from a variety of fields in order to increase the value of the case.
Cliff Cardone has practiced law for more than 50 years and has primarily handled personal injury matters. He has the expertise and resources necessary to address an injury victim’s needs. If you have been injured in a car collision, Phone Cardone at 866-692-3261 for a free in-person consultation. He is direct, insightful, proactive, and passionate about his clients’ cases.

The Frequency of Car Accidents in Louisiana

Americans spend hundreds of hours in automobiles each year, and these machines have changed the way people live over the years. Vehicles have become an integral aspect of our daily life, providing great convenience as well as the ability to transport goods over long distances. With these advantages come some drawbacks. Auto accidents have become a common everyday occurrence. According to LSU Data Reports, a crash involving an automobile occurs in Louisiana every 3 minutes and 43 seconds. In 2023, there were roughly 60,000 car accidents in Louisiana that caused injury to the driver, passengers, or both. Car collisions are routinely caused by inattentive drivers, such as people on the phone, drunk drivers, and others who carelessly operate their vehicles. Injuries can range from minor cuts and bruises to paralysis or even death. If you’ve been involved in a car accident, you need to be sure to have an experienced New Orleans personal injury attorney in your corner to represent you and get you the justice you deserve. If you need legal assistance in handling your car accident, phone Cardone at 1-866-692-3261.

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The Personal Injury

Claims Process

Medical Evaluation

If you have any reason to suspect you may have suffered even minor injuries in your car accident, you need to seek medical attention as soon as possible to establish the connection between the accident and your injuries. Even minor injuries can bring with them considerable medical bills, so be sure to contact a personal injury lawyer if you think you may have been injured.

01

STEP

Making a Claim

In the vast majority of car accident cases, your first step for getting compensation will be to file an insurance claim with the at-fault party’s insurance provider. This may be all it tak
es to get the compensation you need. For cases with no injuries whatsoever and no commercial vehicles involved, you may be able to get the insurance coverage you need without help from an attorney.

02

STEP

Filing an Appeal

If your insurance claim is denied or undervalued, it’s time to talk to an attorney if you haven’t already. Your next step will usually be to file an internal appeal with the insurance company. Through this appeal, you may be able to provide the additional evidence needed to prove the validity of your claim. An attorney can help you ensure you provide the right information.

03

STEP

Sending a Demand Letter

If your internal appeal is unsuccessful in getting the insurance company to change its judgment of your claim, you may wish to send a demand letter notifying them of your intent to sue. This is also the first step you will take if your case involved an uninsured or underinsured driver. A demand letter is sometimes enough to get the at-fault driver or insurance company to offer fair compensation.

04

STEP

Filing a Lawsuit

If your demand letter is ignored or rejected, the next step is to file a lawsuit. Your personal injury attorney will help you build a strong case, building leverage against the at-fault party. Getting help from an attorney is absolutely essential when filing a lawsuit as a lawyer can ensure you file correctly, in time, and in the right place. Taking legal action may be the only way to get coverage.

05

STEP

Negotiation

Next, your attorney will enter into negotiations with the legal team representing the insurance company or at-fault party. Most insurance companies are large corporations, and they can afford to pay for high-powered legal defense teams to fight your claim. That’s why it’s so important that you have a personal injury attorney by your side to help you seek compensation for injuries.

06

STEP

Trial

The vast majority of personal injury cases are settled long before they reach a courtroom, but it does happen. If your attorney is unable to negotiate a settlement that meets your needs, going to trial may be the only way to achieve a satisfactory outcome. It’s important to note that the trial process can take some time: anywhere from several months to several years.

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STEP
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Car Accident

Case Information

Cases
Representation
Liability
Evidence
Compensation
Below, you will find a list of the types of accidents that we handle here at The Cardone Law Firm. If you were involved in a type of accident not shown below, don’t hesitate to reach out for help.

Some accident victims may be able to seek compensation on their own. However, there are some types of car accident cases that would be incredibly difficult without assistance from an attorney. If your accident involved any of the following, you should reach out to Cardone Law Firm for help:

  • Injuries of any kind
  • 18-wheelers or semi-trucks
  • Commercial vehicles
  • Unsafe road conditions
  • Insufficient road signage
  • Improper road maintenance
  • Fraud or bad behavior from insurers
  • A denied insurance claim

Remember that you can take advantage of our free consultation to determine whether or not you need our services.

Determining liability after a car accident follows a set formula. If your attorney can prove each part of the argument below, then you probably have a strong case for relief:

A. Duty of Care – The at-fault driver owed you a duty of care, such as the responsibility to drive safely.

B. Breach – The at-fault driver failed in their duty of care.

C. Injury – You were actually injured or suffered real harm as a result of the accident.

D. Causation – The at-fault driver’s breach in duty of care was directly responsible for the accident.

Gathering evidence is an essential part of getting compensation after a car accident caused by someone else’s negligence. The evidence you will need includes things like the police report, your medical bills, any repair receipts, photos of the scene, photos of the damaged vehicles, and first-hand accounts. If you’re unable to gather evidence on the accident scene, ask someone else for help. Keep in mind that an attorney can help you gather critical evidence, including expert testimony, surveillance footage, and accident statistics.
Costs that are typically associated with motor vehicle accidents include both economic and general or non-economic damages:
  • Hospital and Doctor Bills
  • Towing Charges
  • Prescription Bills
  • Home Care by Healthcare Providers
  • Repairs to Your Car
  • Loss of Value of Your Car Due to Property Damage
  • Future Medical Treatment Costs
  • Loss of Income or Earning Capacity
  • Mental Pain and Suffering
  • Emotional Distress
  • Physical Pain and Suffering
  • Loss of Enjoyment of Life
  • Punitive & Exemplary Damages
  • Disfigurement
  • Loss of Society, Support, and Services
  • Loss of Gratuitous Services

$5.7 MILLION

Truck Accident

$3.6 MILLION

Car Accident

$2.5 MILLION

Elevator Crash

$2.1 MILLION

BP Claim

$1.9 MILLION

Cruise Ship Injury

$1.5 MILLION

Car Accident

FREQUENTLY ASKED

QUESTIONS

While medical and property damages are easy to determine because they are documented by bills and invoices, the pain and suffering a person endures from an auto-accident injury cannot be determined by an invoice. Instead, the value for pain and suffering is calculated through a legal process that has developed within the Louisiana Courts over the decades. Accordingly, an injured party requires a legal expert to ensure that he or she recovers the most possible under the law for their auto-accident injuries.

While nobody wants to be involved in an auto accident, it is important to know what to do if you are ever in that situation. Here is a list of things you should do if you are ever involved in a car accident.

  1. Stop immediately.
  2. Stay calm! Do not yell or get angry at the other driver(s). What you say after the accident may be important later when determining who was at fault.
  3. Do not argue, accuse, or make any admission of guilt.
  4. Call the police. When the police officer arrives at the accident scene, be pleasant, cooperative, and truthful. As the police officer gathers all the necessary information regarding the accident, they may not place anyone at fault. Sometimes the officer may name the wrong driver at fault. Further, there may have been more than two vehicles involved and more than one driver at fault. Either way, be as honest and compliant as you can. The police report is an official record that could be used in determining fault.
  5. Never admit fault. When answering the police officer’s questions or if you are talking to the other party involved in the accident, be truthful, but do not admit you were at fault.
  6. Gather information. Specifically, make sure to get the name and contact information for all parties involved in the accident, including telephone numbers, addresses, and email addresses. Be sure to get the license plate number of all parties and each party’s car insurance information. Keep a record of the names and contact information from any witnesses. Get the police item number.
  7. Take pictures with your cell phone. Make sure you take pictures of the actual location of the vehicles involved in the accident, the damage to the cars, and the license plates.
  8. Tell the Police Officer if you noticed any suspicious behavior from the person causing the crash, such as swerving or the smell of alcohol.
  9. See a doctor immediately if you are experiencing even minor pain. Even seemingly minor injuries can result in severe injuries requiring substantial and costly medical services.
  10. Cliff can arrange for you to see a doctor within minutes of your car wreck. So call him as soon as it is safe to do so at 866-692-3261.
Louisiana passed a statewide law prohibiting the use of wireless devices, such as cell phones, for writing, sending, or reading text-based communications, regardless of age, while driving. New drivers with “learner’s” or “intermediate” licenses are prohibited from using cell phones entirely while driving in Louisiana. Recently, in 2013, Legislation banning the use of social media, such as Twitter or Facebook, while driving was signed into law. These new driving laws may be relevant in determining fault in your automobile accident claim.

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