Reviewed and Verified by Attorney Allan Berger — Licensed in Louisiana since 1974.
A serious injury changes everything for a Kenner family. Between the airport, the lakefront, and busy roads like Williams Boulevard and I-10, accidents happen, and the people responsible often have insurers focused on paying as little as possible. You deserve representation that levels the field.
As a Kenner personal injury lawyer, Allan Berger & Associates, P.L.C. has represented injured people and families across Jefferson Parish and greater New Orleans for nearly 50 years. We do the investigating and the negotiating so you can concentrate on healing.
If you need immediate help with a claim, contact Allan Berger & Associates, P.L.C. at 504-526-2222 for a free case review.
Your Kenner personal injury claim at a glance
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Your question |
What Louisiana law says |
| How long do I have to file? | Two years from the injury for events on or after July 1, 2024, under Louisiana’s two-year filing deadline. Earlier injuries have one year. |
| Can I recover if I was partly at fault? | Yes, if you are less than 51% at fault. Louisiana uses a modified comparative-fault rule with a 51% bar, effective January 1, 2026. |
| What does a lawyer cost up front? | Nothing. We work on a contingency fee, so you pay only if we recover money for you. |
| What can I recover? | Medical bills, lost wages, future care, pain, suffering, and wrongful-death damages for a family. |
| Do I have to go to court? | Most cases settle, but we prepare every file for trial, which pushes insurers toward full value. |
Personal injury cases we handle in Kenner
Our firm represents clients across the full range of injury claims. That includes car, truck, and motorcycle accidents, pedestrian and bicycle crashes, and rideshare collisions involving Uber and Lyft. We also handle slip, trip, and fall injuries and other premises cases where a property owner failed to keep people safe.
Beyond traffic and premises claims, we represent people harmed by medical malpractice, nursing home abuse and neglect, dog bites, and defective products, as well as families pursuing wrongful-death claims after a fatal accident. If your injury came from someone else’s negligence, we can review your options at no cost and give you an honest read on your case.
How a Kenner personal injury claim works
A successful claim proves that the other party owed you a duty of care, breached it, and caused losses you can document. We build that proof from the police or incident report, medical records, witness statements, photographs, and expert opinions when a case calls for them. The stronger the evidence, the harder it is for an insurer to push a lowball offer.
Louisiana follows a modified comparative-fault rule. If you are found less than 51% responsible, you still recover, with your award reduced by your share of fault. Because insurers use this rule to shift blame onto injured people, documenting exactly what happened is one of the most important things we do for you.
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How a Kenner personal injury lawyer can help
The insurance company has adjusters and lawyers working to limit your recovery from the moment you report the accident. A personal injury attorney in Kenner evens the odds. We investigate quickly to preserve the evidence that proves fault, including the police or incident report, witness accounts, scene photographs, and any surveillance or dash-camera video. When liability is disputed or the injuries are severe, we bring in reconstruction, medical, and economic experts to show both how the accident happened and what it will cost you over time.
We then handle every dealing with the insurer, so a casual remark never becomes a reason to deny or reduce your claim. We document your injuries with your treating providers, calculate the full value of your losses, and negotiate hard for a fair outcome. If the insurance company refuses to be reasonable, your Kenner injury lawyer is prepared to file suit and take your case to trial. You concentrate on recovery while we carry the legal burden and keep you updated at every step.
Compensation you can recover in a personal injury claim
Louisiana law allows both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages cover the measurable costs, including emergency care, surgery, and hospital stays, along with the future treatment and rehabilitation a lasting injury demands. They also include lost wages, any reduction in your future earning ability, and the property damage from a wrecked vehicle.
Non-economic damages compensate for the personal harm an injury causes, including physical pain, emotional distress, scarring, and the loss of activities and independence you valued. When an injury leaves a permanent disability or disfigurement, or when an accident is fatal, the claim can include those lasting harms and a family’s loss of financial and emotional support. We make sure the claim reflects the full picture, including the losses still ahead.
What to do after an accident in Kenner
The steps you take early protect your health and your claim:
- Call 911 and get a police or incident report.
- Accept medical care, even if you feel alright.
- Photograph the scene, any vehicles, and your injuries.
- Collect contact and insurance details and witness information.
- Avoid giving a recorded statement to the other side’s insurer.
- Talk to a Kenner personal injury lawyer before accepting any offer.
How long you have to file a personal injury claim in Louisiana
Louisiana gives you two years from the date of an injury that occurred on or after July 1, 2024. Earlier injuries fall under the old one-year deadline. Once that deadline passes, even a strong case can be dismissed, so reaching out early protects your right to recover.
Frequently asked questions
Do you have an office in Kenner?
We serve Kenner clients from our New Orleans office on Canal Street, a short drive away, and we keep the process convenient for injured people throughout Jefferson Parish. When an injury makes travel difficult, we make arrangements to meet by phone or come to you so distance is never a barrier.
What if I cannot afford a lawyer right now?
You do not pay anything up front. We handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee, which means our fee comes only from a recovery, and only if we win. Your first consultation is free, so you can learn where you stand without taking on any financial risk while you heal.
The insurer offered me a quick settlement. Should I take it?
Talk to a lawyer first. Fast offers are usually well below what a claim is worth, and accepting one typically closes the door on seeking more, even if your injuries turn out to be worse than they first appeared. We review offers for free and tell you honestly whether one is fair.
What if I was partly at fault for the accident?
You can still recover, as long as your share of fault is under 51% under Louisiana’s comparative-fault rule. Your award is reduced by your percentage of responsibility. Since insurers inflate a victim’s fault to lower payouts, having a lawyer document the facts directly affects the amount you ultimately receive.
How long will my case take?
It depends on how serious your injuries are and whether the insurer contests fault. Some claims settle within months, while complex or disputed cases that move toward trial take longer. We keep your case moving and update you at each stage so you always know what is happening and what comes next.
How much is my case worth?
It depends on your injuries, your lost income, the cost of future care, and the lasting effect on your life. No lawyer can promise a number up front, but we can give you a realistic range after reviewing the details of your accident during a free consultation.
Why trust Allan Berger & Associates, P.L.C.?
Founded by Allan Berger in 1975, our firm has spent nearly five decades representing injured people and families across Louisiana. Attorney Berger and attorney Andrew J. Geiger have both been named Super Lawyers, and the firm holds the AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest peer rating for legal skill and ethics. Gambit Weekly and Louisiana Legal Leaders have recognized our work as well.
Insurance carriers know we prepare every case for trial, and that reputation gives our clients an advantage when it comes time to settle. From our office on Canal Street, we treat every Kenner client’s case with the preparation and personal attention it deserves.
You pay nothing unless we win, and your first consultation is always free.
Talk to a New Orleans personal injury lawyer today at 504-526-2222 or send us a message online to schedule your free consultation.