A Powerful Force for Justice in
the Big Easy
In a city defined by its resilience, being sidelined by a serious injury can feel like an insurmountable obstacle. Whether you were struck by a distracted driver on Canal Street, injured in a complex commercial wreck on the I-10 High Rise, or suffered a fall due to negligence in a French Quarter establishment — the path to recovery is rarely a straight line.
At Justin Reese Law Group, a personal injury is never just a legal case. It is a disruption of your life, your livelihood, and your family's peace of mind. As a premier New Orleans personal injury lawyer, Justin Reese brings high-stakes litigation experience and a deep, native understanding of this community. We don't just handle files — we represent neighbors.
While larger firms may prioritize volume, we prioritize results. We know the tactics insurance companies use to undervalue New Orleans residents, and we've built our reputation on dismantling those tactics through aggressive preparation and strategic advocacy.
Where Accidents Happen in New Orleans
New Orleans presents unique challenges for drivers, pedestrians, and property owners. Our crumbling infrastructure, high-density tourism, and complex transit routes create hotspots where accidents are statistically more likely. You need a New Orleans personal injury lawyer who knows these locations intimately.
The Interstate Gauntlet
The I-10, I-610, and Pontchartrain Expressway are frequent sites for high-speed rear-end collisions and multi-vehicle pileups. Heavy commercial trucking heading to the Port of New Orleans leads to catastrophic 18-wheeler accidents near the Crescent City Connection.
Surface Street Hazards
Canal Street and North Claiborne are hubs for RTA buses, streetcars, and heavy pedestrian traffic with complex liability issues. St. Charles Avenue's narrow lanes and streetcar tracks create significant risks. Tchoupitoulas Street's industrial truck mix generates frequent side-impact crashes.
French Quarter Premises
The historic French Quarter and CBD are hotbeds for premises liability claims. Uneven sidewalks, poorly maintained entryways in century-old buildings, and inadequate lighting in parking garages near Bourbon Street cause life-altering slip and fall injuries every year.
Comprehensive Personal Injury Representation
As a dedicated New Orleans personal injury lawyer, Justin Reese provides relentless representation across a wide spectrum of injury claims — focusing on the details that other firms miss.
Motor Vehicle Collisions
Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents on New Orleans roads. We immediately preserve black box data, driver logs, and trucking company records. We fight the bias against motorcyclists and navigate the complex three-tier insurance system for Uber and Lyft accidents.
Commercial Truck & 18-Wheeler Accidents
These cases require immediate preservation of black box data and driver logbooks. We hold trucking companies accountable for hours-of-service violations and federal motor carrier regulation breaches — adding layers of liability that significantly increase case value.
Premises Liability — Slip, Trip & Fall
Property owners in Orleans Parish have a legal duty to maintain safe environments. We investigate inadequate lighting, hidden trip hazards, liquid spills, and code violations in historic renovations — from Carrollton grocery stores to Convention Center hotels.
Rideshare Accidents (Uber & Lyft)
Navigating the three-tier insurance system of rideshare companies is complex. We ensure the correct policy is triggered to cover your medical bills and lost wages — whether the driver was on-app, en route, or carrying a passenger.
Bus & Public Transit Accidents
Accidents involving RTA vehicles require specific notice requirements under Louisiana law. We move quickly to meet these government entity deadlines — which can be even shorter than the standard one-year prescriptive period.
Wrongful Death
No verdict brings them back. But justice matters — and your family deserves someone who fights like it does. We pursue full compensation for funeral costs, lost future income, loss of companionship, and the full emotional toll on surviving family members.
Dog Bites & Animal Attacks
A dog attack can lead to permanent scarring and psychological trauma. We hold negligent pet owners accountable under Louisiana law, ensuring compensation for physical reconstruction, emotional recovery, and long-term psychological treatment.
Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
Our elders deserve dignity. If a loved one has suffered from bedsores, malnutrition, or unexplained injuries in a New Orleans area care facility, we conduct a thorough investigation into staffing levels and facility history to seek justice.
Why New Orleanians Choose Justin Reese Law Group
Trial-Ready Mentality
Many firms are settlement mills — they take the first offer to avoid the courtroom. Justin Reese is a trial advocate. We prepare every case for a jury. When insurance companies know a lawyer will go to trial, their settlement offers increase significantly.
Strategic Community Knowledge
We know the local medical landscape — University Medical Center, LCMC Health, Ochsner Main Campus. We coordinate with your providers to ensure medical records accurately reflect the full impact of your injury on your life and earning capacity.
Direct Access
You aren't passed off to a junior clerk. You have a direct line to a legal team that knows your name and the specifics of your accident. When you hire Justin Reese, you get Justin Reese.
Native New Orleans Knowledge
Born and raised in this city. Educated at Loyola Law School here. 15+ years fighting for New Orleans families. We know the courts, the judges, the defense firms, and the informal practices that actually move cases forward.
The One-Year Rule — Don't Wait
Louisiana's Prescriptive Period: One Year from the Date of Your Accident
In Louisiana, you generally have only one year from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit under Civil Code Article 3492. Waiting to contact a New Orleans personal injury lawyer can be a fatal mistake. Evidence disappears fast:
- Surveillance Footage: Businesses on Magazine Street or Poydras often overwrite security footage within 7–14 days.
- Witness Memories: People forget details of crashes at the I-10/I-610 merge as time passes.
- Vehicle Data: If an 18-wheeler is repaired before its black box data is downloaded, critical evidence of speed and braking is lost forever.
- Government Entity Claims: Claims against the City of New Orleans or RTA may have notice requirements even shorter than one year.
Maximizing Your Compensation
We don't just look at your current medical bills. We look at the whole life impact of your injury — past, present, and future.
Economic Damages
Medical expenses, future surgeries, lost wages, and diminished earning capacity — whether you work at the Port, in hospitality, or anywhere in between.
Non-Economic Damages
Pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and the emotional toll on your family — including loss of consortium for spouses and dependents.
Punitive Damages
In specific cases — such as drunk drivers who caused a wreck after leaving a Mid-City bar — we may pursue additional damages to punish the offender's reckless behavior.
Directions to Justin Reese Law Group
Office Address: 320 Huey P Long Ave., Suite 200, Gretna, LA 70053 — conveniently located just across the river from downtown New Orleans, easily accessible from the Westbank, the East, and the CBD.
From Downtown New Orleans (CBD)
- Take the Crescent City Connection (US-90 Business West) across the Mississippi River.
- Take the exit toward Huey P Long Ave / Gretna.
- Continue onto the Westbank Expressway frontage road.
- Turn right onto Huey P Long Ave. Our office is at 320 Huey P Long Ave., Suite 200 on your right.
From Metairie / Kenner
- Take I-10 East toward New Orleans.
- Follow signs for the Westbank / US-90 W.
- Cross the Crescent City Connection.
- Exit toward Huey P Long Ave / Gretna and turn right onto Huey P Long Ave.
From the Lower Westbank
- Take the Westbank Expressway (US-90 Business East) toward Gretna.
- Exit at Huey P Long Ave.
- Turn left onto Huey P Long Ave under the expressway.
- Our office is at 320 Huey P Long Ave., Suite 200 on your left.
New Orleans Personal Injury FAQ
Call 911 and get a police report — it is foundational evidence under Louisiana law. Take photos of vehicles, street signs, and any visible injuries. Never apologize or admit fault at the scene. Seek medical attention immediately, even if you feel fine. Contact an attorney before speaking to any insurance company.
Yes. Louisiana follows a pure comparative fault system. If you were 20% at fault for a wreck on Crowder Blvd, you can still recover 80% of your total damages. We specialize in minimizing your assigned fault percentage to maximize your recovery.
We operate on a contingency fee basis. You pay zero dollars upfront. We cover all costs of investigation and litigation. We only receive a fee if we successfully recover money for you — no win, no fee, ever.
In Louisiana, you generally have only one year from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. This is called the prescriptive period under Civil Code Article 3492. If you wait 366 days, you will almost certainly lose your right to recover any compensation — permanently.
Louisiana uses two main methods. The Multiplier Method multiplies your total medical bills by a factor of 1.5 to 5 depending on severity and impact. The Per Diem Method assigns a daily dollar amount for every day you are in pain until you reach maximum medical recovery.
Under Louisiana Civil Code you must prove: (1) Duty — the defendant had a legal obligation to act with reasonable care; (2) Breach — they failed to meet that duty; (3) Causation — the breach directly caused the injury; (4) Damages — you suffered real, compensable harm as a result.
This typically refers to Workers' Compensation, where injured workers receive approximately 66 and 2/3 percent of their average weekly wage. For standard personal injury cases, we fight for 100% of your lost wages and future earning capacity — not a fraction of it.
Every case is different. A straightforward car accident on Clearview Pkwy might settle in months. Complex trucking litigation involving multiple parties can take a year or more. Our goal is to move as quickly as possible without sacrificing the value of your claim.
Contact the New Orleans Personal Injury Lawyer Who Stands for You
Don't let an insurance company dictate the value of your health and your future. Whether your accident happened on the Bonnabel Exit or in the middle of the French Quarter — we are ready to fight for you. Free consultation. No fees unless we win.
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