When a vehicle hits a person walking down the road, on the sidewalk or in a parking lot, the driver of the vehicle is almost always deemed to be negligent or at fault in the crash.
Pedestrian-automobile accident cases can cause the most serious bodily injuries including paralysis or death.
After the crash, the pedestrian might be out of work for an extended period of time and face extremely expensive medical bills.
Personal injury attorneys in Orleans Parish, Louisiana often file lawsuits for money damages to compensate the injured person for injuries and lost wages.
The AAJ is committed to promoting a fair and effective civil justice system while supporting the work of attorneys representing plaintiffs.
New Orleans Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service - The New Orleans Bar Association (NOBA) sponsors a Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) for Orleans Parish. The NOBA LRS is a community based service providing unbiased referrals. The attorneys are pre-screened for their qualifications and experience. It receives more than 26,000 calls and e-mails each year. It makes approximately 6,700 referrals each year to local attorneys experienced in the needed practice area of the law. Call the NOBA LRS at 504-561-8828 for more information.