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A slip and fall in a French Quarter restaurant or a bicycle accident with a car on St. Claude Avenue can turn an ordinary day into a physically painful and chaotic financial mess. You don’t have to face the aftermath alone. The New Orleans personal injury attorneys at Scott Vicknair Injury Lawyers are ready to help by managing the insurance process and fighting for the compensation you deserve while you focus on your recovery.

Why Choose Scott Vicknair Injury Lawyers?

Our reputation is built on a commitment to standing up for injured people and giving back to the communities we serve in New Orleans and Southeast Louisiana. Backed by more than 120 years of combined experience, we have recovered more than $100 million in settlements and jury verdicts for injured clients and their families.

Our 3,000+ Google reviews demonstrate the care and dedication we bring to every case. We also support the New Orleans community through backpack giveaways, downtown pet adoption events, local sponsorships, and other initiatives. When you choose Scott Vicknair Injury Lawyers, you partner with a team that cares for the people of New Orleans both in and out of the courtroom.

Trial-Ready Representation Built Around Your Goals

No two personal injury claims are alike, and we believe your legal strategy should reflect that. We take the time to learn how your injuries affected your health and daily life, so we can pursue the results that best meet your needs.

From the start, we prepare each case as though it may go to trial. If the insurance company refuses to offer fair compensation, we are ready to present your case in court. No matter how your case is resolved, we will fight for your best interests throughout the process.

Our Successful Personal Injury Case Results

Our successful personal injury case results reflect the dedication, experience, and resources we bring to every client’s case.

Amount	Case Context
$3,000,000	"Our client’s life was changed in an instant when a reckless delivery truck driver ran her over while she was riding her moped in the Bywater. She suffered severe orthopedic and brain injuries, leaving her unable to work in construction—the career she built for herself. Despite the trucking company questioning everything about her—her background, her injuries, even her right to justice—Caitlin Carrigan, Reese Ingram, and Liza Macpherson fought relentlessly to make things right. "
$1,909,504.80	On behalf of a client who was injured in a collision caused by a motorist who failed to stop at a red light. As a result of the incident, the client sustained a rotator cuff tear, which required a shoulder arthroscopy, labrum repair, debridement, subacromial decompression, acromioplasty, and distal clavicle excision, as well as cervical, lumbar, and SI joint injuries that required several epidural steroid injections. The client also had recommendations for invasive future medical care. The injured client’s wife brought a loss of consortium claim. The case was litigated in state court for over three years and our personal injury attorneys were able to obtain a settlement following extensive discovery.
$1,300,000	Our client, a pedestrian struck by a driver, suffered multiple serious injuries and required extensive surgeries, from microdiscectomies to shoulder decompression. After fighting for justice in state court, we secured a $1.37 million settlement to help him move forward.
$988,915.68	Client was a passenger in a transport van that was T-boned due to the negligent operation of the driver of the van. As a result of the collision, the firm’s client was forced to under months of physical therapy, lost wages, and ultimately undergo a lumbar fusion on his back to repair his back injuries suffered in the collision. Our personal injury lawyers litigated our client’s case for two years, challenged a biomechanics expert that the insurer hired to try and downplay the extent and cause of injuries, and ultimately forced the insurer to settle for the remainder of the policy limits of $988,915.68.
$750,000	On behalf of a patron of a grocery store who was injured in a parking lot. As a result of the incident, the client required an emergency anterior cervical discectomy and fusion and an emergency kyphoplasty surgery in his lumbar spine, in addition to several months of physical therapy and chiropractic treatment. Our personal injury attorneys reached a settlement after over three years of litigation, including extensive discovery, motion practice, and challenging a neuropsychologist and a neurosurgeon hired to try and downplay the extent and cause of our client’s injuries.
$548,434	On behalf of a client injured by a motorist who ran a stop sign along a rural highway in St. Martin Parish. As a result of the collision, the firm’s client suffered a cervical fracture and worsening of pre-existing brain atrophy. Our personal injury attorneys litigated our client’s case for nearly two years and handled extensive discovery before a settlement was reached.
$325,000	After nearly two years of intense litigation, depositions, and expert testimony, we secured a $325,000 settlement for our client, whose properties were damaged by the storm. When the insurer tried to stall and refuse payments, we took them to federal court and won
$300,000	On behalf of an injured driver who was rear-ended by a vehicle traveling 35 miles per hour while she was stopped in traffic. As a result of the collision, the firm’s client was forced to undergo months of physical therapy, chiropractic treatment, and received percutaneous rhizotomies. Our personal injury lawyers litigated our client’s case for nearly three years, challenged an orthopedic surgeon hired to try and downplay the extent and cause of injuries, and handled extensive discovery before settlement was reached.
$225,000	On behalf of a young woman who slipped and fell at a local municipal auditorium when the staff manning a sports event failed to clean up clear liquid all along the floor, which they had noticed for an extensive period of time prior to the slip and fall. The staff failed to put up a slip and fall warning sign, rope off the area, or do anything to protect guests of the venue, including our client, from slipping in the clear liquid. The firm’s client went through extensive physical therapy, pain management injections, and a surgical procedure to treat her knee injury. Approximately one month before the trial was set to go forward in Orleans Parish, our firm’s attorneys reached an amicable resolution and settled our client’s case.

How Personal Injury Lawyers Help You Recover After an Accident

Personal injury lawyers can help your recovery by taking over the responsibilities that often come with pursuing an injury claim, such as:

Communicating with insurance companies and handling negotiations
Gathering and preserving important evidence
Identifying all parties who may be responsible for your injuries
Preparing and filing your injury claim
Protecting you from unfair attempts to shift blame
Advocating for full and fair compensation
Taking your case to trial if the insurance company refuses to offer a fair settlement

We handle the legal work so you can put your energy toward healing.

Personal Injury Cases We Handle in New Orleans

Our law firm in Louisiana can help with a wide range of personal injury cases in New Orleans, including:

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana Injury Claims

How Long Do I Have To File a Personal Injury Claim in Louisiana?

Louisiana law typically allows two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. However, certain lawsuits, such as those involving wrongful death or medical malpractice, only have one year.

Although there are limited exceptions that may extend those deadlines, it is important to speak with a lawyer as soon as possible. Acting early helps protect your right to pursue a claim and allows your legal team to preserve important evidence before it is lost or becomes more difficult to obtain.

Types of Compensation Available in a New Orleans Personal Injury Claim

A personal injury claim may allow you to recover compensation for both the financial and personal effects of your injuries. Depending on the facts of your case, this may include current and future medical expenses, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, and pain and suffering. We can evaluate your claim and explain the types of compensation that may be available to you.

How Much Does It Cost To Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer?

Many personal injury lawyers, including us, handle cases on a contingency-fee basis. This means you do not pay any upfront attorney fees. Instead, your attorney is paid only if they recover compensation for you through a settlement or a trial verdict. The fee is generally a percentage of the amount recovered.

Do I Automatically Have To Go to Court for an Injury Claim?

No, you do not automatically have to go to court for a personal injury claim. Many claims are resolved through settlement negotiations before a trial becomes necessary. If a fair settlement is not possible, your case may proceed to court. When you trust us with your case, your success is our mission. Whether through settlement or a jury verdict, we work to secure a meaningful result for you.

What Areas in Southeast Louisiana Do You Serve?

We proudly serve clients throughout the Bayou Region, the Northshore, and the greater New Orleans area. Our offices are conveniently located in Houma, Cut Off, Covington, Hammond, New Orleans, and Gretna.

Contact Our New Orleans Legal Team 24/7

Don’t let medical bills and insurance adjusters overwhelm you. Our trial-ready team is available 24/7 to take the burden off your shoulders.

Contact Scott Vicknair Injury Lawyers online or call (504) 474-6158 today for your free case review with a New Orleans personal injury lawyer. There are no fees unless we win.