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Bossier Parish Personal Injury Lawyer

One accident in Bossier Parish can turn into a stack of medical bills, calls from aggressive insurance adjusters, and a complicated court system you’ve never dealt with, all at once and while you’re trying to heal and get better. Rice & Kendig Injury Lawyers have used our advanced knowledge and skill to represent Northwest Louisiana families since the 1970s. We know this parish and its people, we know Louisiana law, and we know how to fight for the outcome you deserve.

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Deep Roots in Bossier Parish:

Trusted Bossier Parish Injury Lawyers Since the 1970s

A rear-end collision on Airline Drive. An 18-wheeler tractor-trailer crash on I-20. A fall at a Bossier City business that ignored a known hazard. These cases move through the 26th Judicial District Court in Benton, and our skilled Bossier Parish personal injury lawyers, who know the courthouse, the roads, and the local adjusters, can make the difference.

Louisiana law lets you recover compensation for medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering when someone else’s negligence causes your injury. Rice & Kendig Injury Lawyers have represented clients in Bossier Parish for decades. We handle all the insurance calls and endless paperwork so you can focus on recovery. Our dedicated attorneys have been named Top Attorneys by SB Magazine, recognized as Million Dollar Advocates, and hold AV-rated peer reviews from Martindale-Hubbell.

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Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Bossier Parish

Bossier Parish presents its own mix of risks and locations where accidents often occur, from traffic coming off Barksdale Air Force Base to the I-20/I-220 interchange and the Airline Drive corridor. Our personal injury attorneys have handled cases across every type of accident this parish can produce.

  • Car Accidents

    Airline Drive’s retail corridor, Barksdale Air Force Base traffic, and the riverfront casino district all add to the daily accident risk in Bossier Parish. We pull traffic and maintenance records, black box data, and witness accounts to establish liability and document your losses.

    Auto Accidents Legal Help
  • Truck Accidents

    The I-20/I-220 interchange carries heavy commercial and oilfield truck traffic through Bossier Parish every day. We dig into driver logs, federal compliance records, and maintenance histories to expose the negligence behind these crashes.

    Truck Accidents Legal Help
  • Motorcycle Accidents

    Riders on Highway 3 and Bossier Parish’s rural roads face drivers who misjudge distance or make turns without looking. We counter the default bias that motorcyclists often ride recklessly by meticulously proving fault and documenting every injury, visible or not.

    Motorcycle Accidents Legal Help
  • Wrongful Death Cases

    Losing someone you love to another person’s negligence is devastating, and no amount of money can undo that loss. Louisiana law allows surviving families to pursue compensation for funeral costs, lost income, and the loss of their loved one. We handle these cases with the care your family deserves.

  • Catastrophic Injuries

    Severe injuries change everything: your ability to work, your independence, and your future care needs. We work with medical experts, vocational experts, life care planners, and economic analysts to account for a lifetime of costs, not just the bills in front of you right now.

  • Other Cases We Handle

    Our Bossier Parish injury team also handles:

    • Traumatic brain injuries
    • Spinal cord injuries
    • Burn injuries
    • Premises liability and slip and fall accidents
    • Dog bites and animal attacks
    • And more

While You Heal, We’re Already Building Your Case, Leaving No Stone Unturned

Let us take the stress out of your legal situation. We’ll manage the details so you can focus on recovery. Contact us for a free consultation.

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Meet Your Powerful Legal Team

  • J. Marshall Rice

    J. Marshall Rice

    attorney

    Million-dollar recoveries. Your trusted advocate in Louisiana and Texas.

  • William F. Kendig

    William F. Kendig

    attorney

    Battle-tested in Louisiana’s courts with nearly 40 years of winning results.

  • Jason Nichols

    Jason Nichols

    attorney

    Federal court insight. Community-driven, client-focused.

  • Franeka Taylor

    Franeka Taylor

    attorney

    Sharp, determined, and ready to fight for your success.

  • Sonny Lopez

    Sonny Lopez

    attorney

    Empathetic guidance. Fighting for the fair recovery you deserve.

  • M. Carl Rice

    M. Carl Rice

    attorney, Of Counsel

    46 years of wisdom. Serving clients with purpose and care.

TESTIMONIALS

Voices of Recovery: Real

Stories from Bossier Parish

  • They were there to support me all the way. Even when I wanted to give up, honestly.

  • I genuinely feel like Rice & Kendig had my best interest at heart and they made sure that nothing was left out.

  • I knew that they would take care of us, and I would definitely recommend them to anybody.

  • Rice & Kendig are very good at seeing what the weakness in our case is and what the strength is and developing both sides of the case.

  • They take great care of you. They care, and they make sure that you get what you need, they make sure that you're okay.

  • I suggest Rice & Kendig if you want someone who cares about you and your situation.

  • They did such a good job fighting for us and not dragging it on... Thanks to Rice & Kendig, the matter was over within a year.

  • He called me every day, made sure I was okay... he was just perfect. You couldn't ask for a better attorney.

  • They took care of us right away. They were loving.

BENEFITS

Why Bossier Parish Clients Choose

Rice & Kendig Injury Lawyers

Here’s why so many Bossier Parish families trust Rice & Kendig Injury Lawyers with their most significant legal challenges:

  • Local Roots Since the 1970s
    We’ve served Northwest Louisiana families for decades, building relationships with local doctors, specialists, and courts along the way.
  • The Largest Reported Verdict in Louisiana
    Our attorneys hold Louisiana’s largest reported jury verdict and bring more than 60 years of combined courtroom experience to every case.
  • We Know the 26th Judicial District
    From the Benton courthouse to the roads where these accidents occur, we already know the terrain your case will traverse.
  • Free Consultation, No Obligation
    Talk to our Bossier Parish personal injury attorneys about your case at no cost before making any decisions.
  • Fee Structures Built Around You
    We offer contingency and flat-fee arrangements, depending upon the type of case, so cost doesn’t stand between you and legal help.
  • Hablamos Español
    We serve Bossier Parish’s Spanish-speaking families in the language they’re most comfortable with, from the first call to the final settlement.
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We represent injured clients throughout Bossier Parish, including Bossier City, Haughton, Benton, and Plain Dealing.

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Your Story Deserves to Be Heard, and Your Rights Deserve a Fight

If you’ve been hurt in Bossier Parish, you shouldn’t have to sort out insurance adjusters, paperwork, and legal deadlines on your own. Rice & Kendig Injury Lawyers will handle those details, build your case, and fight for the compensation you’re owed, so you can focus on getting better. Talk to our Bossier Parish personal injury lawyer today. Call (318) 222-2772 or request your free consultation online.

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