Personal Injury

New Orleans attorneys serving clients in Louisiana and nationwide

Personal injury refers to serious or catastrophic physical or mental harm, permanent disability or death caused by the negligence or wrongful acts of another person. Categorized according to type of accident, injury or liability, personal injury cases arise from toxic substances, boating and maritime, car, truck, motorcycle, and construction site accidents and defective products as well as medical and other professional malpractice.  

When personal injury results from the wrongful conduct of another, that person or business may be legally responsible and may be required to pay compensation. To determine responsibility, the court looks for negligence - carelessness by one of the parties involved. Whoever is determined to have been more negligent is legally responsible for at least part of the damages incurred. Compensation is generally awarded based on the strength of documentation and degree of injury.

If you are seriously injured or someone you love dies from injury caused by someone else’s wrongful conduct, it is important to retain an experienced personal injury lawyer.

At Smith Stag, located in New Orleans, our law firm has particular expertise in personal injury cases. Our attorneys are adept at accurately assessing the merits of your case, approximating its monetary value, and determine the best strategy for pursuing fair compensation.

Insurance companies have corporate defense attorneys helping them maneuver to pay out as little as possible for personal injury claims, and you will need skilled legal counsel fighting for you too. Skilled dealing with insurance companies, whether through negotiations, arbitration or litigation our firm has a proven track record of recovering applicable damages, which may include:

• Medical care and related expenses
• Loss of income because you were unable to work or undergoing treatment for injuries
• Permanent physical disability or disfigurement
• Loss of family, social, and educational experiences, including missed school or training, vacation or recreation, or a special event
• Emotional damages
• Rehabilitation
• Assistive care
• Property damage

Without an experienced personal injury lawyer on your side, your chances of receiving fair compensation plummet. Personal injury victims, who turn to Smith Stag for legal help, know they can count on our steadfast protection of their rights.

Call our office at (504) 593-9600, to arrange a no cost, no obligation to learn how our attorneys can make a significant difference in the outcome of your case.