# Jonesboro *Car Accident Lawyers*

A Jonesboro wreck affects families far beyond vehicle damage, bringing immediate medical bills, lost wages, and lasting pain. Rice & Kendig Injury Lawyers represent Jackson Parish residents harmed by negligent drivers. We’ve been successfully doing it for decades. We intervene early to manage the insurance companies, preserve critical evidence, and pursue maximum compensation so you can focus on your recovery.

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## Cases

## Results That Reflect ‍*Serious and Aggressive Advocacy*

- **[$900,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/mansfield-roadway-obstruction-900k-settlement)** — Motor Vehicle Accident: A truck towing a large piece of equipment blocked a rural roadway, leading to a collision that left our client with rib and ankle fractures.
- **[$1,000,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/18-wheeler-wrongful-death-1m-settlement)** — Wrongful Death: A series of truck collisions on a rural roadway resulted in catastrophic injuries and the wrongful death of our client.
- **[$900,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/oilfield-truck-accident-900k-settlement)** — Car Accidents: Clients were rear-ended by an oilfield service truck, resulting in shoulder and wrist injuries and the aggravation of a hernia.
- **[$755,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/rear-end-collision-755k-settlement)** — Car Accidents: A distracted driver failed to stop for our client’s vehicle, causing injuries, including sacroiliac joint dysfunction and post-concussion syndrome.
- **[$650,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/shreveport-trip-and-fall-650k-settlement)** — Trip and Fall: A caterer suffered major shoulder and knee injuries requiring surgery after tripping over a loose board that the facility had failed to repair.
- **[$826,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/haughton-rear-end-accident-826k-settlement)** — Car Accidents: A client was rear-ended in Haughton by a distracted driver, resulting in herniated discs and central stenosis.
- **[$675,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/desoto-parish-distracted-driver-675k-settlement)** — Car Accidents: Our client sustained spinal injuries and chronic headaches after being rear-ended by a distracted driver in Desoto Parish.
- **[$850,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/shreveport-rear-end-accident-850k-settlement)** — Car Accidents: A driver’s failure to yield on LA 3132 led to a high-impact rear-end collision, causing the client to suffer multi-level disc disease and chronic pain.
- **[$2,000,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/truck-tire-defect-2m-settlement)** — Truck Accidents: An 18-wheeler driver suffered severe facial and internal injuries after a defective tire blew out, causing the truck to flip several times.
- **[$2,700,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/slip-and-fall-head-injury-2-7m-settlement)** — Slip and Fall: A client suffered a head injury after slipping on unattended mop water in a facility that failed to post warning signs.
- **[$16,000,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/wrongful-death-18-wheeler-16m-settlement)** — Wrongful Death: A tragic head-on collision caused by a speeding 18-wheeler resulted in the wrongful death of a mother and great-grandmother and injuries to an infant.
- **[$1,000,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/premises-liability-roadway-collapse-1m-settlement)** — Premises Liability: The client was a passenger in a vehicle when the roadway suddenly collapsed, causing vertebral compression fractures and significant PTSD.
- **[$2,150,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/wrongful-death-2-15m-settlement)** — Wrongful Death: The client suffered fatal injuries when the defendant ran a stop sign, causing a collision that resulted in multiple broken bones and severe head trauma.
- **$1,600,000** — Truck Accidents: Former sheriff's deputy, age 72, was rear-ended by a heavy-duty work truck, aggravating a degenerative neck problem.
- **[$1,275,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/car-collision-1-275m-settlement)** — Car Accidents: The client was a passenger when another driver ran a stop sign, causing a t-bone collision resulting in a broken femur requiring surgery.
- **[$750,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/truck-accident-750k-settlement)** — Truck Accidents: An 18-wheeler lost power and rolled back into the client's vehicle, aggravating a pre-existing lower back injury.
- **[$2,000,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/car-accident-2m-settlement)** — Car Accidents: The client's pre-existing Chiari malformation was aggravated in a rear-end collision, requiring a posterior craniotomy.
- **[$650,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/car-accident-distracted-driver-collision-650k-settlement)** — Car Accidents: The client was turning into a gas station when struck from behind by a distracted driver, resulting in neck injuries requiring a 2-level cervical fusion.
- **[$465,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/truck-accident-leads-to-neck-surgery-465k-settlement)** — Truck Accidents: An inattentive 18-wheeler driver made an improper turn, causing a collision that aggravated the client's pre-existing neck injury requiring surgery.
- **[$1,000,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/car-accident-collision-1m-settlement)** — Car Accidents: An 84-year-old client suffered multiple injuries when a vehicle turned left in front of her, causing a t-bone collision.
- **[$2,500,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/pedestrian-hit-by-sleeping-driver-2-5m-settlement)** — Pedestrian Accidents: The client was helping a friend load car seats when struck by a driver who fell asleep at the wheel.
- **$987,525** — 18-Wheeler Collision: Logging truck’s failure to yield caused client to suffer fractures in the arm and leg, amputation of 3 toes, and shoulder injuries.
- **$1,000,000** — Premises Liability: Fall at a hotel convention center caused hand, neck, and low back injuries resulting in a 7-year recovery period.
- **$500,000** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Injuries to back, chest, shoulder, leg and spine requiring surgery.
- **$500,000** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Client was rear-ended sustaining injuries to the neck, back, and knee.
- **$500,000** — Wrongful Death/Motor Vehicle Collision: Client was struck and killed during daylight hours while retrieving an item from the highway.
- **$500,000** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Client was t-boned by a city vehicle sustaining neck and back injuries, TMJ, and headaches that required physical therapy and multiple injections.
- **$504,150** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Client was rear-ended causing injuries to the neck and right side of the body. Client’s neck injury required surgery.
- **$545,000** — Cycling/Motor Vehicle Collision: Client on a bicycle was hit by a police patrol car causing brain damage, and injuries to the head, neck, legs, and arm.
- **$550,000** — 18-Wheeler Collision: Client was rear-ended by a big rig causing low back and neck pain; physical recovery and treatment included injections, physical therapy, and counseling.
- **$625,000** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Head-on collision led to wrist and hand injuries that required surgery, seat belt injuries, pain in the neck, sternum, pelvis, abdomen, shoulder, and back, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
- **$650,000** — 18-Wheeler Collision: 18-wheeler driver was rear-ended by another 18-wheeler causing headaches and neck injury.
- **$663,000** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Client was backed into while on the job at an oil field site. Collision resulted in numerous back and neck injuries requiring surgeries.
- **$665,000** — Motor Vehicle Collision/Wrongful Death: Client went to the aid of a vehicle accident victim and was struck and killed by a passing vehicle.
- **$685,000** — Premises Liability: Client sustained two broken legs from a fall over an unreasonably dangerous tripping hazard.
- **$800,000** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Head-on collision that left client with back and neck injuries as well as seat belt injuries. Client’s recovery was lengthy and included physical therapy and injections.
- **$800,606** — Motor Vehicle Collision: A defendant driver's unprotected left turn caused a collision, resulting in a severely broken leg requiring surgery, PTSD, loss of independence, and job loss for the client.
- **$950,000** — 18-Wheeler Collision: 18-wheeler driver turned left, without the protection of a green arrow, in front of client. The collision caused injuries to the hand, neck, shoulder, low back, hip, foot, ankle, and eye.
- **$950,000** — 18-Wheeler Collision: Client was hit by a delivery truck and the vehicle rolled over. Client’s injuries included six broken ribs and a neck injury requiring extensive medical treatment.
- **$987,610** — 18-Wheeler Collision: Client was rear-ended multiple times by a big rig causing PTSD, spinal injuries requiring spinal fusion surgery, physical therapy, and counseling.
- **$1,000,000** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Client was hit by a commercial vehicle that ran a stop sign. Injuries to the knee, neck, and back requiring interventional pain management.
- **$1,000,000** — 18-Wheeler Collision: Client was rear-ended by a drunk driver of an 18-wheeler causing client to suffer short-term memory loss and injuries to the head, neck, shoulders, and back.
- **$1,151,000** — Pedestrian/Motor Vehicle Collision: Client was struck by a vehicle in a gas station parking lot. Client suffered head and brain damage resulting in memory loss.
- **$1,250,000** — Wrongful Death: Client’s husband died due to a logging truck running a red light.
- **$1,375,000** — Pedestrian/Motor Vehicle Collision: Client sustained injuries to head, leg and wrist. Client’s broken leg required surgery. In addition, client sought treatment with a neurologist for his head injury and cognitive issues.
- **$5,100,000** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Client’s motorcycle was hit by a car leaving him in the ICU with facial injuries, arm injuries, and amputation of one leg.
- **$1,996,460** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Client was rear-ended while sitting at a stop sign. Neck and back injuries resulting in headaches and disability. Neck injury required surgery.
- **$1,855,500** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Defendant driver’s failure to stop at a stop sign caused a collision injuring the client’s leg and ankle (required surgery), knee, hip, back, and chest. The airbags deployed, causing airbag injuries.
- **$1,500,000** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Client was hit head-on by a delivery truck sustaining injuries to the knee, hand, neck, and back. Neck injury required surgery.
- **$1,400,000** — Workplace Injury: A piece of loading equipment fell on client causing spinal injuries resulting in partial disability.

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## Car Accident Matters We Handle in Jonesboro

Vehicle collisions arise from many different forms of negligence, and each type of case presents its own evidentiary and legal issues. Rice & Kendig Injury Lawyers represents clients in Jonesboro and the surrounding area in a wide range of automobile accident claims.

- ### DUI/DWI Accidents
  Accidents caused by intoxicated drivers often involve particularly dangerous and irresponsible conduct. Our firm investigates these cases thoroughly, using law enforcement records, toxicology evidence, witness accounts, and other available proof to establish liability. Where the law permits, we also evaluate whether punitive damages may be appropriate.
- ### Distracted Driving Accidents
  Drivers who divert their attention to mobile devices, navigation systems, or other distractions place everyone on the road at risk. In these cases, our Jonesboro car accident attorneys work to obtain the evidence needed to establish distraction, including phone activity, electronic records, and where available, witness testimony.
- ### Rear-End Crashes
  Rear-end collisions are frequently treated as minor by insurance carriers, even though they often result in substantial injuries. Victims may suffer whiplash, spinal trauma, disc injuries, and continuing pain that affects their ability to work and function normally.
- ### Side-Impact Collisions
  T-bone and other side-impact crashes often occur at intersections and can produce severe injuries because of the limited protection along the sides of a vehicle. These claims often require prompt investigation to preserve witness statements, evidence from the scene, and any available surveillance footage.
- ### Head-On Accidents
  Head-on collisions are among the most catastrophic types of vehicle crashes. Because they often involve extensive trauma or fatal injuries, these cases demand careful legal and factual development, including expert analysis and detailed medical evidence.
- ### Rollover Crashes
  Rollover accidents may involve speeding, roadway hazards, driver error, or vehicle-related defects. Our attorneys examine all potentially relevant factors to determine how the crash occurred and whether multiple parties may bear responsibility.
- ### Hit-and-Run Accidents
  A driver who leaves the scene should not escape legal accountability. We pursue all available avenues to identify the responsible party and, when that is not possible, evaluate other sources of recovery, including [uninsured motorist coverage](https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=508161).
- ### Multi-Vehicle Collisions
  When multiple vehicles are involved in the same crash, questions of fault can become highly contested. Our firm conducts a detailed analysis of the sequence of events, each driver's conduct, and available insurance coverage to pursue the strongest possible claim.
- ### Rideshare Accident Claims
  Accidents involving Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare services often require an analysis of overlapping insurance policies and the driver's status at the time of the crash. Our Jonesboro car accident attorneys represent passengers, other motorists, and third parties injured in these complex matters.

## Serious Injuries We Often View with Car Accidents

A significant car accident can produce injuries that affect nearly every aspect of a person’s life. Our Jonesboro attorneys represent clients suffering from conditions such as:

- Traumatic brain injuries:
  Including concussions, post-concussive symptoms, and permanent cognitive deficits.
- Spinal cord trauma and paralysis:
  Injuries that may result in permanent disability, assisted care needs, and major changes to a person’s home and lifestyle.
- Complex fractures:
  Broken bones that may require surgical repair, implanted hardware, and lengthy recovery.
- Cervical and lumbar injuries:
  Including herniated discs, bulging discs, nerve impingement, and severe soft-tissue damage.
- Internal injuries:
  Such as internal bleeding and damage to vital organs, requiring urgent intervention.
- Neurological damage:
  Injuries involving chronic pain, numbness, weakness, or reduced motor function.
- Psychological injury:
  Including post-traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, and diminished quality of life.

Many clients require not only emergency care, but also prolonged treatment, rehabilitation, and future medical support. Our firm works to ensure that these ongoing consequences are properly reflected in the claim's value.

## What to Do in the First Hours and Days After a Crash

The period immediately following a collision can be important for both your health and your legal claim.

### Get Medical Care Immediately

Do not wait to see whether symptoms improve on their own. After a crash, adrenaline can hide pain and delay warning signs of serious injury. A prompt medical evaluation helps protect your health and creates records that can directly support your claim.

### Document the Scene

Take photos of the vehicle damage, final vehicle positions, skid marks, traffic signs, road conditions, and any visible injuries. Try to get names and contact details for witnesses before they leave. If you are unable to gather that information yourself, ask someone you trust at the scene to help.

### Be Careful What You Say

Do not apologize, accept blame, or speculate about what happened. Even casual statements can be twisted by the insurance company later. It is also wise to stay off social media while your case is pending, because posts, photos, and comments may be used to challenge your injuries or credibility.

### Make Sure a Police Report Is Filed

Ask law enforcement to respond to the scene whenever possible. A police report creates an independent record of the collision, identifies the people involved, and may preserve important details that become useful later in the claim process.

### Do Not Accept a Quick Settlement

Early settlement offers are often designed to close the case before the full extent of your injuries is known. Once you sign a release, you may lose the ability to seek more compensation later. Don’t agree to a quick settlement without first discussing it with our attorneys to see if it’s fair.

### Call Rice & Kendig Injury Lawyers

The sooner we get involved, the sooner we can protect your claim. Our team handles communications with the insurance company, helps preserve evidence, and pushes back against tactics meant to reduce the value of your case.

## Categories of Compensation That We Can Pursue in Jonesboro

The value of a car accident case depends on the specific losses sustained. Depending on the facts, compensation may include both economic and non-economic damages.

### Economic Damages

- Medical coverage:
  Emergency room, hospital stays, surgeries, diagnostic imaging, and future treatments.
- Lost income and earning capacity:
  Missed paychecks and future income loss if your injuries prevent a return to your previous career.
- Property restoration:
  Vehicle repair or fair market value if your vehicle is a total loss.
- Ongoing rehabilitative care:
  Physical therapy, home nursing, and medical equipment.

### Non-Economic Damages

- Pain and suffering:
  Physical agony and daily discomfort caused by your injuries.
- Emotional and psychological impact:
  Anxiety, depression, or PTSD following a violent collision.
- Loss of life enjoyment:
  Inability to participate in hobbies and family activities you valued before the crash.
- Disfigurement and scarring:
  Permanent physical changes or loss of mobility.
- Loss of consortium:
  Damages paid to a spouse for loss of companionship and services.

### Punitive Damages

In cases involving DUI, drug impairment, or intentional recklessness, Louisiana courts may award punitive damages under the [Louisiana Civil Code, article 2315.4](https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=109373). These awards are not intended merely as compensation; rather, they serve to penalize the at-fault driver and reinforce that jeopardizing the safety of the Jonesboro community results in significant financial liability.

## Louisiana Rules That Can Shape a Jonesboro Car Accident Claim

The facts of the wreck matter, but so do the laws that control the case. Several Louisiana rules can significantly affect the value of your claim and whether it can be pursued at all.

### 1. Filing Deadline

Louisiana changed the deadline for many injury claims beginning July 1, 2024, under [Louisiana Civil Code article 3493.1](https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=1386443). In general, crashes that occur on or after that date have a **2-year filing period**, while older accidents may still fall under the former 1-year deadline. Waiting too long can destroy the claim entirely.

### 2. Comparative Fault

As of January 1, 2026, [Louisiana Civil Code article 2323](https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=109387) follows a modified comparative fault rule. An injured person can recover damages only if they are 50% or less at fault. At 51% or more, recovery is barred. That makes a strong liability case especially important when the insurer tries to shift blame.

### 3. Minimum Insurance Limits

[La. R.S. 32:900](https://legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=88632)’s minimum bodily injury coverage is low, as $15,000 per person and $30,000 per accident. In a serious crash, those limits may be exhausted quickly. We look for additional coverage where it exists, including commercial policies, umbrella policies, and underinsured motorist benefits.

Put a Strong Advocate ‍*Behind Your Claim*

A serious accident deserves more than a quick, low-ball insurance settlement. Speak with our Jonesboro car accident attorneys who will fight to get you the most money possible for your damages and suffering.

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## TESTIMONIALS

## Client Feedback from ***Jackson 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 People in North Louisiana Turn to *Rice & Kendig Injury Lawyers*

- **Litigation-Focused Preparation**: Insurance carriers recognize when a claim has been thoroughly prepared for litigation. Our firm develops cases with that level of seriousness from the beginning.
- **Direct Attorney Involvement**: Clients benefit from guidance and case oversight from experienced Jonesboro car accident attorneys who remain actively involved throughout the representation.
- **Knowledge of North Louisiana Practice**: Our familiarity with North Louisiana communities, courts, and litigation realities helps us advocate effectively for clients injured in Jonesboro and the surrounding areas.
- **Bilingual Communication**: Rice & Kendig Injury Lawyers provides support in both English and Spanish so that clients can communicate clearly and confidently with our team.
- **Contingency Fee Representation**: We handle car accident cases on a contingency fee basis. Clients do not pay attorney’s fees unless we obtain compensation on their behalf.

## Your Local Advocates:

## Representing Clients in Jonesboro *and Nearby Communities*

Our firm serves injured individuals in Jonesboro and throughout the surrounding region, including:

- Hodge and North Hodge
- Quitman
- Chatham
- Eros
- Weston
- Wyatt

## Get the Dedicated

## Serious Representation for Serious Injuries

A serious car accident can leave you facing physical pain, financial stress, and uncertainty about what comes next. Our Jonesboro car accident attorneys are ready to guide you through every stage of the process, from the initial claim to settlement negotiations or litigation if needed. Contact Rice & Kendig Injury Lawyers today or use our online form to get started with a free consultation.

## FAQ

## Questions About Jonesboro *Car Accident Claims*

### What if I am unable to afford medical treatment immediately?

Some providers may agree to treat accident victims on a lien basis, meaning payment is deferred until the case is resolved. We often help clients identify providers familiar with this arrangement.

### How long does a car accident case usually take?

The timeline depends on the severity of the injuries, the course of medical treatment, whether liability is disputed, and whether litigation is required. Some matters resolve relatively quickly, while others take substantially longer.

### What is diminished value?

Diminished value refers to the reduction in a vehicle’s market value after an accident, even when repairs have been completed. In some cases, that loss may be recoverable.

### What if the police report incorrectly places fault on me?

A police report can be important, but it is not conclusive. Independent investigation, witness evidence, expert review, and other proof may establish a different and more accurate account of the collision.

### Can I recover compensation if I had a prior injury?

**Yes.** A person may still recover damages when a collision aggravates a pre-existing condition. The key issue is the extent to which the accident worsened the prior injury or created additional harm.

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