Car Accident Attorney
 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 advise you on how to proceed. If you’re injured in an auto accident as a result of someone else's negligence, you may need to file a personal injury lawsuit with help from a lawyer. You can count on the Cardone Law Firm to fight for maximum compensation.

Because an auto accident can create multiple issues and significant losses, injury victims should hire an experienced New Orleans car accident attorney who not only handles car accident claims but also has the resources necessary to provide for an injured person's medical needs and the hiring of experts from a variety of fields to increase the value of the case.

Cliff Cardone has practiced law for more than 50 years, primarily handling personal injury matters and car accident lawsuits. He has the expertise and resources necessary to help you recover compensation. If you have been injured in a car collision, Phone Cardone at 866-4496-030 for a free case evaluation. He is direct, insightful, proactive, and passionate about his clients’ cases.

The Frequency of Motor Vehicle Accidents in Louisiana

Americans spend hundreds of hours in cars 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 car accident lawyer 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 866-4496-030.

Common Causes of New Orleans Car Accidents

When an accident occurs, passengers and drivers are frequently left with minor to serious injuries and costly bills. A few of the most common causes of auto accident cases in New Orleans include:

  • Speeding
  • Distracted driving
  • Drunk driving and driving under the influence
  • Reckless driving
  • Environmental conditions, such as rain

If you were involved in a car crash involving another party’s negligence, don’t hesitate to get legal representation. A lawyer can help you prove negligence and secure fair compensation for things like lost wages, medical bills, and pain and suffering.

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Car Accident 

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 takes 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 auto accident lawyer.
02
STEP

Filing an Appeal

If your insurance claim is denied or undervalued by the insurance adjuster, 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.
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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 expert legal representation is essential when filing a lawsuit, as a lawyer can ensure you file correctly, in time, and in the right place. Taking legal action under Louisiana law may be the only way to get coverage.
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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.
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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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Car Accident

Case Information

Cases

Representation

Liability

Evidence

Compensation

From motorcycle accidents to rollovers, 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.

Louisiana is not a no-fault state, which means that who is responsible for an accident will impact who pays. 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.

Louisiana law requires injury victims to prove negligence, injury, and causation to receive financial relief. If you need help determining the right steps to get the compensation you need, get help from a capable lawyer.

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 from the local police department, 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 car accident injuries include both economic and general or non-economic damages. A New Orleans personal injury lawyer can help you seek a fair settlement for some or all of these losses:

  • Hospital and doctor bills
  • Future medical expenses
  • 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
  • Lost income
  • Reduced 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.  Your official accident report will be essential for your case.
  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. If you’re in a wreck in New Orleans parish, phone Cardone as soon as it is safe to do so at 866-4496-030.
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.

Most car accidents don’t result in any injuries, but there are cases in which passengers, drivers, and pedestrians are injured. From bruises to neck and back injuries, these injuries can range from minor to severe. Some of the common injuries seen in car accident cases include:

  • Soft tissue injuries, such as bruising and cuts
  • Whiplash
  • Road rash
  • Sprains and strains
  • Broken bones
  • Crush injuries
  • Neck injuries
  • Traumatic brain injuries
  • Spinal injuries

If you’ve suffered any kind of injury in a car accident caused by someone else, you may need to file a personal injury lawsuit. While most personal injury cases are settled before reaching court, it’s important to have the right legal team by your side in case you need to go to court to access financial recovery. Here at Cardone Law Firm, you can count on our car accident and wrongful death attorneys to help you seek a fair settlement.

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