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Experienced Louisiana Chronic Pain Attorneys Near Me

After an accident, most people expect to heal with time. But for many, long-term pain after an accident becomes a daily burden. It appears in your sleep, work, and routine—even if others cannot see it.

At Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys, we understand how chronic pain from car accidents can quietly reshape your life. Whether you are suffering from nerve damage, CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome), or pain that never lets up, your experience deserves to be taken seriously.

Stiff necks, headaches, and shooting pain that lingers for months are not rare. They are real challenges faced by our clients every day. Our persistent pain injury attorneys listen to your story and build a case that captures the actual impact of your injury.

This is not just about paperwork. It is about protecting your future.

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A Record of Trust and Results Across Louisiana

The numbers at Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys reflect our deep commitment to those we serve. We are proud of our results and our relationships with clients across Louisiana. Every case we take on is guided by compassion, respect, and a genuine desire to help people move forward.

Here’s what sets our team apart:

  • More than 75,000 clients served throughout Louisiana
  • Over 230 verdicts and settlements of one million dollars or more
  • Client reviews that speak to our compassion, communication, and results.

Local Experience with a Statewide Reach

Our team knows Louisiana like the back of our hand. We work in communities like Baton Rouge, Prairieville, and Central and handle cases across East Baton Rouge, Ascension, Livingston, and beyond. That means we know what to expect in the courtroom and understand how to work with local experts and medical professionals. 

We combine local insight with statewide experience to offer clients knowledgeable and strategic legal support no matter where they live in Louisiana. Whether your case is being filed in a small-town court or a busy city courthouse, we are ready. 

Chronic Pain After Accidents Is Real and Often Ignored

Behind the legal terms and medical diagnoses are real lives interrupted by persistent pain. Here’s what the latest CDC data shows:

  • 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. lives with chronic pain.
  • Nearly 1 in 13 experiences pain so severe it limits work or everyday activities.
  • Nearly 1 in 3 people aged 65 and up report chronic pain, and more than 1 in 10 struggle with high-impact pain that affects their independence.

These numbers reflect a reality many in Louisiana know too well—chronic pain after a car accident is serious, and it deserves serious legal support.

Pain after a car crash has a way of creeping in quietly. What feels like a slight ache at first can slowly become a constant presence that reshapes how you move through your day. You may not notice it immediately, but soon even the simplest tasks feel like uphill battles.

Here are some of the most common reasons chronic pain develops after an accident:

  • Whiplash injuries are often caused by rear-end collisions
  • Inflammation that goes untreated and worsens over time
  • Compressed nerves that lead to radiating or shooting pain
  • Misalignments in the spine that affect posture and movement
  • Emotional trauma that intensifies how the body experiences pain

If these symptoms feel all too familiar, you are not alone. Our Louisiana neck strain crash attorneys are ready to stand by your side, help you understand your options, and ensure your pain is taken seriously.

What Our Chronic Pain Injury Lawyers in Louisiana Work to Recover

Pain is more than a physical sensation. It changes the rhythm of your daily life, affecting your ability to work, care for your loved ones, and find comfort in even the simplest moments. That is why we fight to recover more than just your medical bills.

  • Medical care, including doctor visits, tests, therapy, and prescriptions
  • Assistive equipment that makes daily life more manageable
  • Home modifications that help with safety and comfort
  • Mental health treatment to cope with anxiety and depression
  • Lost wages and diminished ability to work in the future
  • Compensation for physical and emotional suffering

Our goal is to capture the full scope of your needs—medical, emotional, and financial—to ensure lasting support beyond the settlement. We know your pain is real, and that is why we ensure no part of your recovery gets overlooked.

How We Navigate the Louisiana Chronic Injury Claim Process

Legal paperwork should never be one more burden added to your pain. Our job is to carry that weight for you. From your first phone call to the last day of your case, we will be by your side. 

We take care of everything, including gathering your medical records and expert opinions, filing your claim with complete documentation, negotiating with insurers to get a fair settlement, and going to court when your case requires it. 

We manage the entire legal process for you so you can focus on healing while we fight for justice. You will never owe us anything unless we win.

Determining Fault for Chronic Pain After An Accident

Determining who caused your accident is not always simple, especially when pain lingers for months or years. Louisiana uses a comparative fault system, which means you can still recover damages even if you were partly at fault. Our team looks closely at every aspect of your case to determine who should be held accountable. That might include careless drivers, trucking companies, automakers, road crews, or even medical providers who failed to treat your injuries properly.

We go beyond the surface to uncover every responsible party and maximize your chance at full compensation. We do not stop at the obvious. We dig deeper to protect your rights.

Contact a Louisiana Nerve Damage Lawyer Near You

Gordon McKernan, Louisiana's back injury attorney

You did not choose to live with chronic pain. But you can choose who helps you fight back. Whether your injury comes from a crash-related nerve injury, CRPS, or long-term pain after an accident, Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys is ready to step up for you.

Reaching out for legal help is the first step toward reclaiming your health, your finances, and your peace of mind after chronic injury. Contact us now to schedule a free consultation!

Louisiana Lawyer for Chronic Pain

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How It Works

Filing a claim with Gordon Mckernan Injury Attorneys is easy! Simply follow the steps below.

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Fill out our quick and easy form to find out if your case qualifies. Our consultations are free and confidential, and we are here to help whether you hire us or not! 
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Our team will evaluate your case and decide on the best course of action. One of our lawyers will get back to you promptly and begin the process of winning your case! 
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Once your case has been evaluated and deemed a good fit for our firm, our team will go to work immediately on gathering evidence, building your case, and getting you the compensation that you deserve. 
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Settlements & Verdicts

$563,000

Client Hit in a Crash near Leeville Bridge

While working, our client was traveling northbound on Hwy 1 near Leeville Bridge and was hit in a crash. Case resulted in a $563,000 verdict.

$100,000

Auto Accident with Back Injury Settled for $100,000

Client was in a car wreck in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was rear ended while slowing down to make a right-handed turn. Previous herniated disc injury was aggravated.

$125,000

T Bone Accident Results in Broken Leg

Client was t-boned in an accident suffering a broken leg. Case resulted in a $125,000 settlement.

$150,000

Side Swipe Accident Resulting in Herniated Discs

Our client was involved in a side swipe accident resulting in herniated discs. The case resulted in a settlement of $150,000.

$10,000,000

Sexual assault in motel

A national motel chain settled out of court for what is said to be the largest settlement in a rape case.

$350,000

18 Wheeler Wreck on Mississippi River Bridge

Traveling on the Mississippi River Bridge when 18 wheeler rear ended clients.

$1,415,000

Personal Injury Causing Head Injury & Broken Bones

Our client was involved in a personal injury causing a head injury and broken bones which resulted in a verdict of $1,415,000.

$245,000

Slip and Fall Resulting in Broken Leg

Client slipped and fell at local grocery store resulting in a broken leg and elbow pain. Case settled for $245,000.

$480,000

Truck Flips Over Landing On Client

Client was riding in the back of a truck when driver lost control causing truck to flip over and landing on client. Client taken to hospital in ambulance.

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