# Mansfield *Car Accident Lawyers*

When a collision turns your world upside down, you need more than just legal representation — you need fierce advocates who'll stand beside you. At Rice & Kendig Injury Lawyers, we recognize that car accidents leave more than vehicle damage in their wake, and we're ready to fight for you.

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## Cases

## Proven Results: *How We've Changed Lives in Mansfield*

- **[$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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## Awards & Recognition
- Super Lawyers
- Accredited Business
- Preeminent
- Avvo 10 Superb
- Top 100
- Top 10 shreveport
- Advacates Forum
- Top 100 2020
- Seal of Shreveport Bar Association featuring a stylized column in navy blue.

## Types of Car Accidents Our Lawyers Handle

Through years of representing car accident victims across DeSoto Parish and Northwest Louisiana, we've seen how different collision types create unique challenges. Here's how we tackle the accident cases that affect Mansfield residents most:

- ### DUI/DWI Crashes
  Impaired drivers make reckless choices that endanger everyone sharing the road. These collisions frequently cause life-threatening injuries or fatalities. Our investigations uncover the evidence needed to build compelling cases and secure maximum recovery for victims.
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- ### Distracted Driving Collisions
  Texting, adjusting GPS systems, eating, or changing radio stations, as these seemingly minor distractions cause serious crashes. We represent victims injured by negligent drivers who failed to maintain proper attention. Our team gathers phone records, witness statements, and other proof to establish fault and obtain compensation for your losses.
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- ### Rear-End Crashes
  Following too closely, inattention, or sudden stops are frequent causes of rear-end collisions on Mansfield roads. Even low-speed impacts can result in whiplash, back trauma, and soft tissue damage that affects your daily life. We investigate every circumstance surrounding your rear-end crash, establish liability, and pursue the compensation you deserve.
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- ### T-Bone Collisions
  Side-impact crashes typically occur when drivers ignore traffic signals, run red lights, or fail to yield at intersections. T-bone accidents often inflict severe injuries on occupants struck on the side. We move quickly to preserve vital evidence, including surveillance footage, witness accounts, and police documentation.
- ### Head-On Collisions
  Reckless or impaired drivers who cross the centerline cause some of the deadliest traffic accidents. The tremendous force generates catastrophic injuries, including traumatic brain damage, spinal trauma, and internal organ injuries. We have the resources and experience to conduct thorough investigations, prove liability, and maximize your financial recovery.
- ### Rollover Crashes
  High speeds, sharp turns, or unstable vehicles can lead to dangerous rollover accidents. These crashes often cause severe trauma as occupants are thrown inside the vehicle. We meticulously examine these complex accidents to identify causes and hold all liable parties accountable for your injuries and losses.
- ### Hit-and-Run Collisions
  Fleeing drivers leave victims injured, confused, and worried about their legal options. Our dedicated team works relentlessly to identify the at-fault party, using surveillance footage, witness information, and investigative techniques. When we cannot locate the driver, we help you pursue compensation through uninsured motorist coverage to ensure you receive the necessary financial support.
- ### Multi-Vehicle Pile-Ups
  Chain-reaction crashes present significant challenges in determining fault and liability. These accidents, especially on busy highways like U.S. Highway 84 and Louisiana Highway 175, involve multiple parties and insurance policies. Our experienced attorneys have the skills and resources to handle these complicated scenarios, identifying all liable parties and maximizing your financial recovery for injuries, vehicle damage, and other losses.
- ### Rideshare Accidents
  The growing popularity of Uber and Lyft has led to an increase in crashes involving these services. Rideshare collisions involve distinct legal challenges, often with multiple parties, complex insurance policies, and liability questions. We handle these intricate cases and fight to protect your rights while securing fair compensation.

## Injuries We Address in Mansfield Car Accident Cases

Car accidents inflict injuries ranging from temporary discomfort to permanent disabilities. At Rice & Kendig Injury Lawyers, we recognize how these injuries impact every aspect of your life. We've represented clients who suffered:

- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
- Back and spinal cord trauma
- Bone fractures
- Whiplash and neck injuries
- Joint damage
- Organ damage and internal bleeding
- Nerve injuries

Beyond physical harm, car accidents create lasting emotional scars. Our skilled personal injury attorneys collaborate with medical professionals to document all aspects of your injuries and pursue comprehensive compensation.

## What to Do After a Mansfield Car Accident: Protecting Your Rights

Actions you take immediately following a car accident significantly affect your health and personal injury claim. Follow this checklist:

### Seek Medical Attention Immediately

Even feeling "fine" requires evaluation. Hidden injuries like internal trauma can be deceptive. Prompt medical care creates essential documentation and protects your well-being. Emergency services should be contacted for serious injuries.

### Ensure Safety

Move to a safe location if possible and turn on hazard lights. Check on other drivers and passengers involved.

### Document the Scene

If possible, capture photos/videos of:

1. Vehicle damage
2. Road conditions
3. Traffic signals and red lights
4. Visible injuries
5. License plates and other parties' information

Also, gather witness information and note weather conditions. This evidence strengthens your personal injury case.

### Watch Your Words

Never apologize or discuss fault at the scene. Even innocent statements can jeopardize your car accident claim. Remember, insurance adjusters work for their companies, not you.

### Don't Rush Settlement Offers

Insurance companies often present quick, inadequate settlements that don't cover future medical bills or lost wages. Never accept an offer without a thorough legal review.

### Limit Social Media Activity

Insurers may monitor your accounts for anything to use against you. Restrict your activity until your injury case resolves.

### Contact Our Mansfield Car Accident Lawyers

Before signing documents or giving statements, reach out to Rice & Kendig Injury Lawyers. Don't risk your right to fair compensation. Let our Mansfield personal injury lawyers guide you through this challenging time.

## Car Accident Compensation Available in Louisiana

Following a motor vehicle accident, you may qualify for various types of compensation. Our experienced personal injury attorneys thoroughly evaluate your car accident case to pursue maximum recovery for:

- Current and future medical expenses
- Lost wages and future earning capacity
- Property damage
- Rehabilitation costs
- Transportation to medical appointments
- Home modifications (if needed)

We also pursue non-economic damages, including:

- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of consortium
- Permanent disability or disfigurement

In cases involving extreme negligence, we may pursue punitive damages. Every personal injury case is unique. Your case value depends on injury severity, long-term impact, and available insurance coverage. We'll help you understand the value of your case and fight for a settlement or trial representation that covers the full scope of your losses.

## Louisiana Car Accident Laws You Should Know

Knowing Louisiana laws is essential when pursuing a car accident claim:

### Louisiana Statute of Limitations

As of July 2024, Louisiana law allows car accident victims to file a lawsuit within 2 years. However, some claims may be subject to the previous one-year statute of limitations, depending on when the initial incident occurred. Here's what you need to know:

- Injuries sustained before July 1, 2024:
  One-year deadline
- Injuries sustained after July 1, 2024:
  Two-year deadline

This change provides more time to file your claim, but it's still prudent to act quickly while evidence remains fresh.

### Modified Comparative Fault

Effective January 1, 2026, Louisiana will follow a Modified Comparative Fault system. This means you can only recover damages for an injurious accident if you are found 50% or less at fault. If you are eligible for compensation, it will be reduced by the percentage of fault assigned to you. For example, if you are found 20% at fault and qualify for $100,000 in damages, you could recover $80,000. If you are found to be 51% or more at fault, you cannot recover any compensation.

### Direct Action Against Insurance Companies

Louisiana's "direct action" statute allows you to sue the at-fault driver's insurance company directly. This unique law can streamline your case and put additional pressure on insurers to offer fair settlements.

### Minimum Insurance Requirements

Louisiana requires drivers to carry:

- $15,000 for bodily injury to one person
- $30,000 for bodily injury to multiple people
- $25,000 for property damage

These minimums often fail to cover catastrophic injuries. We'll explore all compensation sources, including:

- Your uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage
- The liable party's personal assets
- Third-party claims (e.g., defective vehicle parts, road design)

Our Louisiana legal knowledge allows us to identify responsible parties and hold them accountable.

Don’t Settle for Less Than You’re Worth

We calculate the full long-term value of your claim, including future medical care and lost wages, to maximize the financial recovery you need to rebuild your life.

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## Client Stories: *Maximum Financial Recovery for Mansfield Car Accident Victims*

- 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 Choose Rice & Kendig Injury Lawyers*for Your Mansfield Car Accident Case?*

Working with our DeSoto Parish injury lawyers offers significant advantages:

- **Strong Trial Representation**: We don't hesitate to take cases to court, and insurance companies know it. Our willingness to pursue trial representation often leads to substantially better settlements because we're prepared to fight for what you deserve.
- **Comprehensive Team Support**: You'll have a full legal team on your side, including investigators and accident reconstruction specialists. We build the strongest possible personal injury cases to maximize your compensation so you can focus on recovery.
- **Personal Attorney Involvement**: Your car accident case won't disappear in a pile of files. Our attorneys personally handle critical steps, ensuring you benefit from our combined experience and dedicated attention throughout the entire claims process.
- **No Obligation Consultation and Contingency Fee Basis**: You face enough stress without adding legal fees to the burden. We work on a contingency fee basis, so you pay nothing unless we successfully recover compensation for you. Start with our free, no obligation consultation to discuss your legal options.
- **Local Knowledge That Matters**: With deep roots in Northwest Louisiana, we understand Mansfield roads, local courts, and insurance tactics. Our law office has served this community for years, building a proven track record of results.
- **Bilingual Legal Support**: Whether you speak English or Spanish, our team ensures you feel supported with clear communication and dependable representation.

## Your Local Advocates:

## *Serving DeSoto Parish* with Dedication

Rice & Kendig is deeply committed to DeSoto Parish and champions the rights of injury victims throughout the region. We're proud to serve car accident victims in:

- [Bossier City](https://ricekendig.com/bossier-city-personal-injury-lawyer)
- [Haughton](https://ricekendig.com/haughton-personal-injury-lawyer)
- [Mansfield](https://ricekendig.com/mansfield-personal-injury-lawyer)
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- [Natchitoches](https://ricekendig.com/natchitoches-personal-injury-lawyer)
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## Get the Strong Representation You Need

## Start Your Recovery Today

Facing uncertainty after a car accident? You don't have to face it alone. At Rice & Kendig Injury Lawyers, we're committed to fighting for Louisiana families. Our skilled Mansfield car accident attorney team has recovered millions of dollars, helping auto accident victims rebuild their lives.

Choose our firm and gain passionate advocates who understand your challenges and possess the negotiation skills and trial experience to get you the support you need. Contact our law office today for a free consultation.

## FAQ

### Can you help with property damage to my vehicle?

**Absolutely.** We'll assist you in getting your vehicle repaired at a reputable shop, ensuring the insurance company covers all necessary costs. If your vehicle is totaled, we'll fight to secure fair compensation for its full market value, helping you get back on the road. Our goal is to handle the property damage process smoothly so you can focus on your recovery.

### What if my injuries appear weeks after the car accident?

It's common for injuries, such as soft-tissue damage, to show delayed symptoms. Always seek medical attention after a crash, even if you feel fine initially. Don't agree to any settlement until you fully understand the extent of your injury, as some may not be immediately apparent. We can help document these delayed injuries and ensure they're included in your personal injury claim.

### Can I still obtain compensation if I share some fault for the accident?

Yes, you **may**still be able to obtain compensation even if you share some fault for the accident, but with a major limitation under Louisiana’s new Modified Comparative Fault law (effective January 1, 2026). You can seek compensation only if your share of fault is **50% or less**. If your fault exceeds 50%, you are barred from recovering damages. Your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of fault.

### What if the other driver's insurance won't cover all my losses?

If the at-fault driver's insurance proves insufficient, we'll explore all available legal options to secure full compensation. This includes pursuing your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage and investigating potential third-party liability. Our experienced lawyer team knows how to uncover all possible sources of recovery, ensuring you aren't left paying for someone else's negligence.

### How long does it take to resolve a car accident claim?

The claims process timeline varies based on injury severity, liability disputes, and negotiation complexity. Simple cases may settle within months, while complex personal injury cases involving catastrophic injuries might take longer. We work efficiently while ensuring you receive fair compensation — never rushing to settle for less than you deserve.

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