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Shreveport Brain Injury Lawyers

In Louisiana, over 2,800 people suffer traumatic brain injuries annually, with car accidents and falls being the leading causes. According to the Louisiana Department of Health, TBI-related hospitalizations cost our state over $100 million each year.

At Rice & Kendig, we understand the devastating impact of brain injuries and the lifetime of challenges they create. Our Shreveport brain injury lawyers combine decades of experience with deep medical knowledge to fight for the comprehensive compensation you need for long-term care and recovery.

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$1,000,000

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

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

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

Truck Accidents

An 18-wheeler lost power and rolled back into the client's vehicle, aggravating a pre-existing lower back injury.

$4,000,000

Car Accidents

The client's pre-existing Chiari malformation was aggravated in a rear-end collision, requiring a posterior craniotomy.

$750,000

Civil Rights Violation

A 68-year-old client's 4th amendment rights were violated when police illegally entered his home and wrongfully arrested him.

$650,000

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

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

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

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

Insurance Bad Faith

Insurance company refused to pay for hail damage to a commercial property.

$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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Understanding Brain Injury Cases

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when the brain experiences serious trauma, either through direct impact or severe jolting. These injuries can range from mild concussions to severe, life-altering trauma.

Types of Brain Injuries

  • Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries: Often called concussions, these injuries can have serious lasting effects despite being labeled "mild."
  • Moderate to Severe TBI: These life-altering injuries often require extensive rehabilitation and long-term care.
  • Penetrating Head Injuries: When objects penetrate the skull, the resulting injuries are often catastrophic.
  • Anoxic Brain Injuries: When the brain is deprived of oxygen, the damage can be devastating.
  • Diffuse Axonal Injuries: These severe injuries, often caused by rotational forces in car accidents, require extensive medical documentation and expert testimony. 

Impact of Brain Injuries

  • Physical Impacts: Victims often struggle with chronic headaches, impaired coordination, vision problems, and potential seizures. 
  • Cognitive Changes: Memory loss, concentration difficulties, and impaired judgment can make returning to work or managing daily tasks impossible. 
  • Emotional Effects: Personality changes, mood swings, and depression frequently accompany brain injuries, affecting relationships and quality of life.

At Rice & Kendig, we understand the profound impact a brain injury has on both victims and their families. Our team combines deep medical knowledge with proven legal skill to handle all types of brain injury cases in Shreveport and throughout Louisiana.

Common Causes of Brain Injuries We Handle

We handle brain injury cases resulting from various causes, with motor vehicle accidents being the leading source of TBI in Shreveport. Our extensive experience allows us to thoroughly investigate each unique case type and build powerful claims for maximum compensation.

  • Car Accidents

    High-speed collisions, rear-end impacts, and rollover crashes on Shreveport's busy highways frequently result in traumatic brain injuries. Whether from direct head trauma or severe whiplash, even "minor" accidents can cause serious brain damage. Our team knows how to prove these injuries and counter insurance companies that try to minimize their severity.

  • Commercial Truck Collisions

    When 80,000-pound commercial trucks collide with passenger vehicles, the catastrophic forces often cause severe brain trauma. These complex cases involve multiple parties — from trucking companies to maintenance providers. We investigate every aspect, from driver logs to maintenance records, to hold all responsible parties accountable.

  • Motorcycle Crashes

    Without the protection of a vehicle frame, motorcycle riders are especially vulnerable to brain injuries — even with helmets. We understand the unique challenges riders face and how to counter bias against motorcyclists while proving the full extent of brain trauma.

  • Bicycle Accidents

    Cyclists face extreme risks on Shreveport's roads, especially when drivers fail to share the road safely. Even with protective gear, the impact of a vehicle striking a cyclist often results in serious brain injuries. We fight to ensure cyclists receive full compensation for these life-changing injuries.

  • Pedestrian Accidents

    When vehicles strike pedestrians, brain injuries are tragically common due to both direct impact and secondary trauma from hitting the ground. These cases often result in severe TBI requiring lifetime care. Our team works with medical experts to document the full extent of damage and secure compensation that covers long-term needs.

  • Falls

    Slip and fall accidents, especially in workplace settings or on unsafe properties, frequently cause brain injuries through direct head trauma. We thoroughly investigate property conditions, maintenance records, and safety protocols to establish liability and secure fair compensation.

  • Workplace Accidents

    Construction sites, industrial facilities, and other workplaces can be dangerous environments where brain injuries occur through falls, falling objects, or equipment accidents. We understand both workers' compensation laws and third-party liability claims, ensuring you receive all available compensation sources.

Struggling After a Brain Injury? Let Us Carry the Legal Burden!

While you focus on healing, let our experienced brain injury team handle everything else. From medical documentation to insurance negotiations, we've got you covered. Contact us now for your free consultation.

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Types of Compensation Available for Brain Injury Victims

Brain injuries can create overwhelming financial burdens for victims and their families. At Rice & Kendig, we understand the true cost of these injuries extends far beyond initial medical bills. That's why we fight aggressively for comprehensive compensation that secures your future.

Medical Care Coverage

We ensure all your healthcare needs are covered, from emergency treatment through long-term recovery. This includes hospital stays, surgeries, various therapy services (cognitive, physical, speech, occupational), medications, and future medical procedures your injury may require.

Lost Income & Career Impact

Brain injuries often affect your ability to work temporarily or even permanently. We pursue compensation for current lost wages, reduced future earning potential, and necessary career changes, including job retraining costs.

Daily Care Support

A brain injury may require significant lifestyle modifications. Our team fights for compensation covering home modifications, assistive devices, in-home care services, and specialized transportation needs to help you adapt to life after injury.

Personal Impact Damages

Beyond financial losses, we pursue compensation for the profound personal impact of your injury, including:

  • Physical pain and emotional suffering
  • Loss of life enjoyment and experiences
  • Changes to family relationships
  • Mental anguish and distress
  • Loss of consortium damages for your spouse

The amount of compensation varies based on injury severity, long-term prognosis, and other factors. Our experienced brain injury attorneys know how to document and prove these damages, ensuring no aspect of your loss goes uncompensated. Insurance companies often try to minimize brain injury claims — we make sure they understand and acknowledge the true impact of your injury.

Critical Steps After a Brain Injury: Your Action Plan for Protection

After a brain injury, every decision matters. Here's your essential guide to protecting your health and legal rights:

Seek Immediate Medical Care

Even if you feel fine initially, some brain injury symptoms may not appear immediately. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for your health and legal case. The longer you wait to seek treatment, the more ammunition you give insurance companies to dispute your injury's severity.

Document Everything

Keep detailed records of:

  • Medical appointments and treatments
  • Medication changes and effects
  • Daily symptoms and challenges
  • Changes in ability to work
  • Impact on daily activities
  • Expenses related to your injury

Consider keeping a daily journal describing how the injury affects your life — this detailed documentation often becomes crucial evidence in proving the full impact of your injury.

Follow Your Treatment Plan

Stick to your doctor's recommendations and attend all follow-up appointments. This helps your recovery and strengthens your legal case by showing you're taking your injury seriously. Missing appointments or ignoring medical advice can significantly damage your claim, as insurance companies will argue you're not really injured.

Avoid Insurance Company Tactics

Don't give statements or accept settlement offers without legal representation. Brain injury impacts often emerge over time, and early settlements rarely account for long-term needs. Remember: Insurance adjusters may seem friendly, but their job is to pay you as little as possible — anything you say can be used against you.

Contact an Experienced Attorney

The sooner you have legal representation, the better your rights will be protected. We'll use our decades of experience to handle insurance companies and start building your case while you focus on recovery. Time is critical in brain injury cases – important evidence can disappear quickly, and Louisiana law sets strict deadlines for filing claims.

Taking these steps immediately after your injury can make the difference between receiving fair compensation and struggling with mounting medical bills. Let Rice & Kendig guide you through this challenging time while protecting your right to full compensation.

Understanding Louisiana Brain Injury Laws

Successfully navigating a brain injury case requires a deep understanding of Louisiana's complex legal landscape. Here are the key legal elements that could affect your case:

Filing Deadlines (Statute of Limitations)

Louisiana's statute of limitations (SOL) for brain injury cases has recently changed. A statute of limitations is the time frame to file a lawsuit against the at-fault party. Here are the old and new SOLs:

  • Injuries before July 1, 2024: 1-year filing deadline.
  • Injuries after July 1, 2024: 2-year filing deadline.

Certain types of brain injury claims, particularly those involving government entities or premises liability, require specific notice within strict timeframes. Missing these deadlines can compromise your right to compensation.

Comparative Fault

Louisiana's pure comparative fault system means you can recover damages even if you are partially at fault. Your compensation gets reduced by your percentage of fault, but you're not barred from recovery. For example, if you're found 20% at fault and your damages are $100,000, you can still recover $80,000.

Multiple Liable Parties

Brain injury cases often involve multiple responsible parties. We investigate thoroughly to identify all potential sources of compensation, including:

  • Vehicle drivers
  • Property owners
  • Equipment manufacturers
  • Healthcare providers
  • Government entities

Louisiana law holds each defendant responsible based on their percentage of fault. Understanding these complex liability rules is crucial for maximizing your recovery from all responsible parties.

Struggling After Your Accident? We're Here to Help.

At Rice & Kendig, our Shreveport car accident lawyers have more than 40 years of experience helping clients receive the justice and compensation they deserve. Get your free case review now!

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Stories of Hope:

Brain Injury Clients We've Helped

  • 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 for Your Brain Injury Case

At Rice & Kendig, we bring over five decades of experience fighting for brain injury victims in Shreveport, combining medical knowledge, legal knowledge and skills, and genuine compassion to secure your future.

  • Your Medical Team
    When insurance companies try to minimize your injury, our deep medical knowledge becomes your shield. We work with Shreveport's top neurologists and specialists to document every aspect of your injury, ensuring no symptom goes unnoticed and no future need goes uncounted.
  • Your Proven Fighters
    Brain injury cases demand experienced warriors. With millions recovered for TBI victims, insurance companies know our reputation. They also know we prepare every case for trial, often leading to higher settlements without court battles.
  • Your Local Advantage
    Our deep roots in Shreveport mean we know every judge, every courtroom, and every medical facility. This local experience helps us navigate your case more effectively and connect you with the best care providers.
  • Your Senior Advocates
    Unlike big firms that pass cases to junior associates, our senior partners personally handle your case. You get decades of experience fighting for you, not learning at your expense.
  • Your Bilingual Support
    Our Spanish-speaking team ensures nothing gets lost in translation. From medical details to legal strategies, you'll always understand exactly where your case stands and what comes next.
  • Our No Recovery, No Fee Promise

    We believe everyone deserves exceptional legal help after a brain injury. You pay nothing unless we win your case — period.Given our vast experience in representing brain injury clients, we know a lot about this type of condition. Also, we often write about it. You can check out our many articles on brain injuries in our blog.

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A brain injury can leave you feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about the future. This is more than just a case to us — it's a chance to help a neighbor rebuild their life. Our team brings over five decades of experience, proven results, and unwavering dedication to your fight for justice. 

Contact Rice & Kendig today for your free consultation. Together, we'll start your path to recovery and the compensation you deserve.

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  • Brain injury cases require careful development to ensure all symptoms and long-term impacts are documented. While some cases settle in months, complex cases may take longer. We focus on building strong cases that secure the full compensation you deserve rather than rushing to settle.

  • If the victim is incapacitated or unable to pursue their own claim, family members may be able to file on their behalf. In Louisiana, legal guardians, spouses, or adult children can often pursue claims. Additionally, family members may have their own claims for loss of consortium and emotional distress related to caring for their loved one and adapting to changes in their relationship.

  • This is why we never rush to settle brain injury cases. Once you sign a settlement, you typically can't seek additional compensation even if your condition deteriorates. We work with medical experts to understand potential future complications and ensure your settlement accounts for possible worsening of symptoms. This careful approach protects you from being undercompensated for long-term effects.

  • Insurance companies often downplay "invisible" injuries like TBI. We counter these tactics through comprehensive documentation and expert testimony. Our team works with neurologists, occupational therapists, and other specialists to demonstrate the real impact of your injury. We show concrete evidence of how your injury affects your work, relationships, and daily activities, making it impossible for insurance companies to dismiss your symptoms.