Types of Injury Cases We Handle
Injury cases come in many forms, and each one requires a different approach.
Some of the most common cases we handle include:
No matter how an injury happened, the first step is understanding the legal options available. A free consultation with our team can help clarify what a case may be worth and what the process looks like from start to finish.
Bringing a Collaborative Approach to Every Case
When you hire Frischhertz & Impastato, you are not hiring a single attorney working alone. You are gaining a team of attorneys who collaborate on your behalf. Our attorneys bring a combined 85+ years of experience and a range of professional backgrounds to the table, which allows us to look at each case from multiple angles. That collaborative approach often makes a meaningful difference in how a claim is built, negotiated, and, when necessary, argued in court.
We Are Always Prepared to Go to Trial
Insurance companies count on injured people accepting the first offer, even when it falls short of covering medical bills, lost income, and other losses. Our attorneys prepare each case with the expectation that it could go before a judge or jury, and we are comfortable taking a case to trial when a fair settlement is not on the table. We have taken on large insurance companies, corporations, and powerful employers, and we do not back down simply because the opposing side has more resources.
It’s this approach that has helped us secure hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for our clients, including many million- and multimillion-dollar results. While we cannot guarantee a specific outcome for your case, we can assure you that we are prepared to do everything possible to recover the maximum compensation to which you are entitled.
Understanding Louisiana's New Comparative Negligence Law
Until recently, Louisiana followed a pure comparative negligence rule, which meant an injured person could still recover compensation even if they shared some responsibility for the accident. With pure comparative negligence, it didn’t matter if the injured person was more at fault than the other party; they could still recover compensation, with that compensation being reduced by the injured person's percentage of fault.
As of January 1, 2026, however, Louisiana has adopted a modified comparative negligence rule with a 51% bar. Now, if you are found to be more than 50% at fault, you cannot recover any compensation for your injuries or related damages. However, if you are 50% or less at fault, you still have the right to recover a reduced award.
For example, if a jury finds that you were 20 percent at fault for an accident, your award would be reduced by that percentage, meaning you could recover 80% of the amount you are seeking in damages. If you’re seeking $100,000, that means you could only recover $80,000. But under the state’s new modified comparative negligence rule, if the jury finds you 75% at fault, 60% at fault, or even just 51% at fault, you are barred from recovering anything.
Why It Matters
Insurance companies have a financial incentive to reduce or deny payouts, and shifting blame onto the injured person is one of the most common ways they try to do it. Adjusters may argue that you were speeding, distracted, not paying attention, or otherwise responsible for what happened, even when the evidence does not support that conclusion. The higher your assigned percentage of fault, the lower your final compensation, so even a modest increase in that percentage can significantly reduce what you receive.
These arguments are often built on selective use of police reports, witness statements, or surveillance footage, and they can be difficult to challenge without a thorough understanding of how fault is calculated under Louisiana law. Our attorneys work to gather independent evidence, consult with accident reconstruction professionals when needed, and push back on fault arguments that are not supported by the facts. Having legal representation early in the process can make it harder for an insurance company to shift blame unfairly and can help protect the full value of your claim.
How Long Do You Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Louisiana?
Louisiana law sets strict deadlines for filing a personal injury lawsuit. Under Act 423, injuries occurring on or after July 1, 2024, are subject to a two-year prescriptive period (sometimes referred to as a “statute of limitations”) from the date of the injury. Claims involving injuries that occurred before that date may still fall under the previous one-year deadline. Missing the applicable deadline can permanently bar you from recovering compensation, so it is important to speak with an attorney as soon as possible after an accident or injury to protect your rights.
Recognized Advocacy for the People of New Orleans
For decades, we have proudly served the people of New Orleans after devastating accidents forever altered the course of their lives. Several of our attorneys have been recognized by organizations such as Super Lawyers, Lead Counsel, and Martindale® (previously Martindale-Hubbell®) for their work in personal injury law. We focus exclusively on representing injured people and their families, and we bring that focus to every case we take on, from a single-vehicle accident to a complex claim involving multiple parties.
Frischhertz & Impastato handles personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. That means you pay nothing upfront, and there are no fees unless we recover compensation for you through a settlement or verdict. This arrangement allows injured people to pursue a claim without worrying about how to afford legal representation while also covering medical bills and other expenses.
If you or a loved one has been injured because of someone else's negligence, contact Frischhertz & Impastato in New Orleans at (504) 276-6962. There is no obligation, and you owe nothing unless we recover compensation on your behalf.
