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Mr. Gray fought for us, and he was very honest about our case. I was happy with the offer, but he told us we could get more. And he got more!
- Joyce Johnson
Personal Injury Attorneys in New Orleans
The Big Easy draws tourists from around the world to enjoy what New Orleanians have always loved — Creole cuisine, distinctive music, and annual celebrations like Mardi Gras. Unfortunately, tourists or not, New Orleans has its fair share of accidents that result in personal injuries, including car and rideshare accidents, slip and falls, and dog bite attacks. If you or a loved one was injured in an accident in New Orleans, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses. Contact a New Orleans Personal Injury Lawyer at Wright Gray Law Firm today, and let’s discuss how we can help you.
Why Choose the Personal Injury Lawyers at Wright Gray Law Firm?
Wright Gray Law Firm was founded when two New Orleans personal injury lawyers joined forces. Together, they bring more than six decades of legal experience to their clients. The legal team at Wright Gray Law Firm has recovered tens of millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for victims of personal injuries. We are not afraid to stand up to insurance companies and demand full and fair compensation for our clients. Our personal injury attorneys will stand by you throughout the legal process and fight on your behalf. Let us handle your personal injury case so you can focus on your own recovery.
Our Services
Auto
Accidents
Truck
Accidents
Motorcycle
Accidents
Boating
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The Team:
Wright Gray for the win:
$1,000,000
18-Wheeler Accident
$1,800,000
Premises Liability
$675,000
Motor Vehicle Accident
$500,000
Motor Vehicle Accident
$476,000
18-Wheeler Accident
$325,000
18-Wheeler Accident
$900,000
Premises Liability
$2,500,000
Dog Bite Wrongful Death
$750,000
18-Wheeler Accident
$1,050,000
Motor Vehicle Accident
Do I Have a Personal Injury Claim?
Personal injury law, also known as tort law, encompasses legal rules and regulations that govern civil cases involving individuals who have suffered harm or injury due to the negligence, recklessness, or intentional actions of another person, company, government entity, or other organization. The primary objective of personal injury law is to provide compensation to the injured party for the physical, emotional, and financial damages they have suffered as a result of the wrongful conduct of another party.
Should I Accept a Settlement Offer From the Insurance Company?
If you or a loved one suffered injuries in an accident, an insurance company may offer you compensation to quickly settle your claim. The compensation may include money to cover your medical bills and possibly lost wages or income earnings if your injuries prevented you from working as you recovered. You should never accept the insurance company’s offer without talking to a personal injury lawyer. There’s a good chance that offer falls far short of the losses you have suffered. If you accept the settlement, you cannot go back to the insurer and ask for more money if your injuries require more medical care or you are unable to return to your job as quickly as you expected.
One of the personal injury attorneys at Wright Gray Law Firm can review the details of your case and determine all your damages, not just the losses you’ve already incurred, but those you will likely face in the future. Having a lawyer on your side significantly improves your chances of recovering maximum compensation in your personal injury case.
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Proving Negligence in a Personal Injury Case
In a personal injury case, to establish a claim of negligence, the plaintiff (the injured party) typically needs to prove four essential elements. These elements collectively form the basis for demonstrating that the defendant (the party being sued) acted negligently and should be held liable for the plaintiff's injuries. The four elements of negligence are:
- Duty of Care: The defendant must have owed a legal duty of care to the plaintiff. This duty arises when there is a foreseeable risk of harm to others due to the defendant's actions or omissions. The specific duty of care owed can vary depending on the situation and the relationship between the parties.
- Breach of Duty: The plaintiff must demonstrate that the defendant breached the duty of care. This means that the defendant failed to meet the required standard of care in their actions or omissions. A breach occurs when the defendant's behavior falls below what a reasonable and prudent person would have done under similar circumstances.
- Causation: The plaintiff must establish a causal link between the defendant's breach of duty and the injuries suffered. There are two aspects of causation:
- Actual cause: The plaintiff must show that "but for" the defendant's breach of duty, the injury would not have occurred.
- Proximate cause: The plaintiff must demonstrate that the injury was a foreseeable consequence of the defendant's breach. This element ensures that defendants are not held responsible for unforeseeable and remote consequences of their actions.
- Damages: The plaintiff must have suffered actual harm or damages as a result of the defendant's breach of duty. Damages can include physical injuries, emotional distress, medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, and other losses. Without measurable damages, a negligence claim typically cannot be pursued.
What if I’m Partly to Blame for the Accident?
In Louisiana, personal injury cases are governed by the principle of comparative negligence. This legal concept determines how damages are divided when both the injured party (plaintiff) and the accused party (defendant) are determined to have contributed to the incident. The particular variant of comparative negligence followed in Louisiana is often termed "pure comparative negligence.”
Under Louisiana's pure comparative negligence framework, plaintiffs can pursue compensation for their injuries and losses even if they share some responsibility for the accident. However, the amount of compensation awarded is adjusted proportionally to their percentage of fault. For instance, if a plaintiff is granted $1o0,000 in damages but is deemed 30% responsible, their compensation would be reduced to $70,000 ($100,000 - 30%, or $30,000).
