Personal injury law covers any situation where someone is hurt because of another person’s or entity’s negligence. If your case doesn’t fit neatly into one of the categories below, that doesn’t mean you don’t have a claim. Our attorneys evaluate every situation individually. If someone else’s carelessness caused your injury, we want to hear your story and help you understand your options.

Car crashes are the most common personal injury cases in Louisiana. Whether your wreck happened on I-10 in Baton Rouge, the Causeway in New Orleans, or US-90 in Lafayette, our attorneys know how to hold the at-fault driver and their insurance company accountable.

Fully loaded 18-wheelers can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. When one hits a passenger vehicle, the results are rarely minor. These cases are legally complex — trucking companies, their insurers, and multiple other parties may all share liability. Our attorneys have the experience to go up against major carriers.

Motorcyclists are among the most vulnerable people on Louisiana roads. When a driver fails to see you, the injuries can be devastating — broken bones, road rash, traumatic brain injuries, and worse. We fight hard to make sure you’re not blamed for someone else’s negligence.

Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare crashes involve multiple layers of insurance coverage. Knowing which policy applies and how to maximize your recovery requires an attorney who handles these cases regularly. We do, and we serve rideshare accident victims throughout Louisiana.

Crashes involving city buses, school buses, charter buses, or tour vehicles can leave passengers and other drivers with serious injuries. These cases often involve government entities or large transportation companies, which means stricter filing deadlines and different legal rules.

Property owners in Louisiana have a legal duty to maintain safe conditions for visitors. When a wet floor, uneven surface, poor lighting, or other hazard causes a fall, the property owner may be liable for your injuries. Evidence disappears fast in these cases — don’t wait to get legal advice.

Premises liability covers a broad range of injuries that happen on someone else’s property — dog bites, inadequate security, swimming pool accidents, falling objects, and dangerous conditions at hotels, casinos, or commercial properties.

Survivors of sexual abuse and assault have the right to pursue civil claims separate from any criminal proceedings. Our attorneys handle these cases with the discretion, care, and tenacity your situation demands. You are not alone.

If you were hurt working on a vessel, oil platform, dock, or navigable waterway, you may have rights under the Jones Act, the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, or general maritime law — each of which works differently from standard workers’ comp. These cases require specialized knowledge, and we have it.

Louisiana’s chemical plants, refineries, and industrial facilities carry serious risks. Explosions, chemical exposure, equipment failures, and falls can cause catastrophic injuries. When a company’s negligence or safety violations contributed to your accident, you may have grounds for a claim beyond workers’ compensation.

When a doctor, hospital, or other healthcare provider fails to meet the accepted standard of care and you’re harmed as a result, you may have a medical malpractice claim. We handle surgical errors, misdiagnosis, medication mistakes, birth injuries, and more.

When a defective product causes injury, the manufacturers, distributors, and retailers responsible can be held liable. Product liability cases often involve multiple defendants and require forensic investigation. We have the resources to take these cases on.

When a family member is killed because of someone else’s negligence, Louisiana law gives surviving family members the right to pursue compensation for their loss. You usually have one year to file a wrongful death claim in Louisiana.

When a major storm, fire, flood, or other catastrophic event damages your property, dealing with your insurance company shouldn’t feel like a second disaster. Our attorneys help policyholders throughout Louisiana fight back against bad-faith insurance practices.

Nothing upfront. Mansfield Melancon operates on a contingency fee basis — you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. If we win your case or reach a settlement, you pay an agreed percentage of the recovery. If we don’t win, you owe us nothing.

Louisiana personal injury victims may be entitled to two types of compensation. Economic damages cover financial losses: medical bills, future medical expenses, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, property damage, and rehabilitation costs. Non-economic damages cover intangible harm: pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and permanent disfigurement.

As of July 1, 2024, you usually have two years to file a personal injury lawsuit in Louisiana. If your injury occurred before that date, a one-year deadline may apply. Don’t wait — the sooner you speak with an attorney, the better protected you are.

Louisiana follows pure comparative fault. Even if you were partly responsible for your accident, you can still recover damages — your award is simply reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you were 20% at fault, you can recover 80% of your total damages. Insurance companies routinely use comparative fault to minimize payouts.

It depends on the complexity of your case. Many personal injury claims settle within a few months once medical treatment is complete and damages are established. Cases involving disputed liability, catastrophic injuries, or uncooperative insurance companies can take a year or more if litigation is required.

Yes — and don’t sign anything before you do. Insurance companies make early settlement offers to close claims quickly, before you fully understand the extent of your injuries or the value of your case. Once you accept and sign a release, you can’t go back and ask for more. A personal injury attorney can evaluate the offer and negotiate for more if it isn’t fair.

Call 911 and report the crash. Take photos of the scene, vehicles, and your injuries. Get medical attention — even if you feel okay, some injuries don’t show symptoms right away. Don’t apologize or admit fault at the scene. Don’t sign anything from the other driver’s insurance company without speaking to a lawyer first. Then call us.