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Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys

New Orleans Personal Injury Law Firm

3900 Veterans Memorial Blvd, STE 300 Metairie, LA 70002

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New Orleans and the surrounding metro are connected by heavily traveled routes such as I-10, I-610, US-90, and the Causeway Boulevard corridor. Our New Orleans personal injury lawyers represent people injured in crashes and other serious accidents throughout Orleans and Jefferson Parishes.

We handle car accident claims, commercial truck crashes, 18-wheeler accidents, and motorcycle wrecks. Big or small, I handle them all™. Depending on the crash, important evidence may include photographs, witness accounts, vehicle data, driver records, maintenance documents, and insurance information.

Our attorneys also help people injured at work. That includes workers' compensation claims and serious industrial and plant accidents.

New Orleans' location along the Mississippi River also makes maritime work an important part of the local economy. For qualifying injuries involving vessels, offshore work, or navigable waters, our offshore and maritime injury lawyers can review the circumstances and explain whether the Jones Act or another state or federal law may apply.

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Meet Our New Orleans Legal Team

Our New Orleans-area office gives injured clients a convenient place to meet with attorneys while remaining connected to the resources of a statewide Louisiana injury firm.

Visit each attorney's profile to learn more about their experience, education, practice areas, and jurisdictions of admission.

Gordon McKernan

Attorney / Owner

Tucker W. Nims

Attorney

Todd W. Hernandez

Attorney

Timothy J. McCrary

Attorney

Thomas Strohe

Attorney

Taylor Breland

Attorney

Ryan Thibodeaux

Attorney

Ryan Lloyd

Attorney

Russ Fornea

Attorney

Rory Green

Attorney

Richard F. Zimmerman, III

Attorney

Rachel Coronel

Attorney

Misti L. Bryant

Managing Attorney

Michael J. Montalbano, III

Attorney

Matthew R. Reed

Attorney

Matt Terrell

Attorney

Markel Guidry

Attorney

Mark White

Attorney

Kelly Simpson

Attorney

Keith Accardo

Attorney

Justin Glenn

Attorney

John Davis

Attorney

Jeff W. Watson

Attorney

James W. Standley

In-House Counsel

James Mason

Attorney

J. Chandler Loupe

Attorney

J. Greg Murphy

Attorney

Ivy E. Perkins

Attorney

Holly J. Lamarche

Attorney

Hayden Bergeron

Attorney

Erik R. Miller

Attorney

Emily Padgett

Attorney

Elaine Bacaro Ley

Attorney

E. Dion Young

Attorney

E. Courtney Kretzsinger

Attorney

Douglas K. Foster

Attorney

Devin M. Guidry

Attorney

Davis A. Richardson

Attorney

Coburn Burroughs

Attorney

Claire Caillier

Attorney

Chris Melancon

Attorney

Chet G. Boudreaux

Attorney

Chad S. Coffelt

Attorney

Candy F. Be

Attorney

Bryce Cohen

Attorney

Brian C. Colomb

Attorney

Brent A. Robinson

Attorney

Brandon S. Stockstill

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Brad R. Matthews

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Antonio Finley

Attorney

Anne Marie Muller-McCrary

Attorney

Annabelle P. Manning

Attorney

Adele H. Netterville

Co-Counsel Attorney

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Visit Our New Orleans Area Office

Find Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys at:

3900 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 300
Metairie, LA 70002

Our New Orleans-area office is located in Metairie near Causeway Boulevard and I-10. The location serves clients from New Orleans, Metairie, Kenner, and surrounding communities throughout Orleans and Jefferson Parishes.

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Can't Make It to the Office?

If your injuries prevent you from visiting us, contact our team about other meeting options. We can arrange to meet at your home, hospital, rehabilitation facility, or another convenient location near the New Orleans metro area when appropriate.

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Courts Serving New Orleans and Nearby Communities

Where an injury lawsuit may be filed depends on factors such as where the accident occurred, where the parties are located, and Louisiana's jurisdiction and venue rules.

Orleans Parish is served by the Orleans Parish Civil District Court, located at 421 Loyola Avenue in New Orleans. The court has original jurisdiction over civil matters in Orleans Parish.

Because our New Orleans-area office is physically located in Metairie, Jefferson Parish is also important to the clients we serve. The 24th Judicial District Court has original jurisdiction over civil and criminal matters in Jefferson Parish and is located at 200 Derbigny Street in Gretna.

Not every personal injury claim will be filed in one of these courts. The appropriate court depends on the facts of the case and applicable jurisdiction and venue rules.

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What to Do After an Accident in New Orleans

Your health and safety should come first. Seek medical attention when needed and notify law enforcement when Louisiana law requires it.

If you can do so safely:

Take photos or video of the vehicles, damage, roadway, traffic controls, and visible injuries.
Exchange contact and insurance information.
Get names and contact information from witnesses.
Keep medical records, bills, repair documents, and proof of missed work.
Save letters, emails, and other communications from insurance companies.
Be cautious about signing releases or settlement agreements before understanding how they may affect your claim.

Louisiana law requires immediate notice to the appropriate law-enforcement agency when a motor vehicle crash causes an injury, death, or more than $500 in property damage.

If you were injured while working, notify your employer as soon as possible. Louisiana workers' compensation law generally requires notice within 30 days of the injury, although exceptions may apply.

If an accident results in the death of a family member, different legal issues and deadlines may apply. Our New Orleans wrongful death attorneys can review the circumstances with eligible family members.

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When Can a New Orleans Injury Lawyer Help?

Speaking with an attorney may be especially useful when injuries are serious, fault is disputed, several people or businesses may share responsibility, a commercial vehicle is involved, or an insurance company disputes coverage or damages.

A personal injury lawyer can review available evidence, identify potentially responsible parties and insurance coverage, communicate with insurers, and explain what compensation may be available under Louisiana law based on the circumstances of the claim.

Truck, workplace, industrial, and maritime accidents may involve additional companies, insurance policies, regulations, or legal issues. An attorney can help determine which of those factors are relevant to a particular case.

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Filing a claim with Gordon Mckernan Injury Attorneys is easy!
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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.

How Long Do I Have to File an Injury Claim in New Orleans, LA?

Louisiana places deadlines on personal injury claims.

Civil Code article 3493.1 generally provides a two-year prescriptive period for delictual actions beginning on the day the injury or damage is sustained. The provision became effective July 1, 2024.

Claims arising before that date and certain other types of cases can follow different deadlines. Because the applicable prescriptive period depends on the type and timing of the claim, it is important not to assume the general two-year period applies in every situation.

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What If I Was Partly at Fault?

Fault after an accident is not always all-or-nothing.

Under Louisiana Civil Code article 2323, for claims governed by the law effective January 1, 2026, an injured person whose negligence is 51% or greater generally cannot recover damages. When an injured person's percentage of negligence is below 51%, recoverable damages are generally reduced according to that percentage.

Exceptions and other legal rules to Louisiana’s modified comparative law can affect individual cases, so responsibility should be evaluated based on the available evidence.

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Contact Our New Orleans Injury Law Firm

If you were injured in New Orleans, Metairie, Kenner, or another nearby community, contact Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys for a free consultation.

Tell us what happened and ask your questions. Our team can review the circumstances and explain what legal options may be available.

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If you or a loved one has been injured, don't wait— contact Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys today for a free consultation. Our team is ready to fight for you and secure the compensation you deserve.

With over 30 years of experience, a proven track record of success, and a commitment to client care, we are the best personal injury attorneys in Louisiana to handle your case.

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