Houma Car Accident Lawyer

Car accidents and injury claims in Houma

Many of the serious wrecks we see out of Houma happen on US 90 heading toward Gray and Raceland, on LA 311 near the hospital corridor, and on Martin Luther King Boulevard's retail stretch. Crash reports usually come from Houma Police or Terrebonne Parish Sheriff, and suits are filed in the 32nd Judicial District Court.

Litigator Law, LLC represents people injured in Houma and throughout Terrebonne Parish in car accident, uninsured motorist, and truck accident claims. Attorney David Patin, Jr. personally handles every case, and the firm serves clients statewide from its New Orleans office, meeting Houma clients by phone, by video, or in person.

What to do after a wreck in Houma

1. Get medical care immediatelyEven if you feel fine. Delayed treatment hurts your health and your claim.
2. Get the crash reportRequest the report or report number from the investigating agency so fault is documented.
3. Document everythingPhotos of the vehicles and scene, witness names, and the other driver's insurance information.
4. Talk to a lawyer before the adjusterThe other driver's insurer will call fast. You are not required to give them a recorded statement.

Louisiana law protects Houma crash victims

Your claim is governed by Louisiana law regardless of which parish road or highway the wreck happened on. That includes comparative fault rules that let you recover even if you were partly at fault, uninsured motorist coverage that follows you when the other driver has no insurance, and bad faith statutes that penalize insurance companies for unreasonably delaying or underpaying valid claims.

Deadlines matter most of all. Louisiana's filing deadline depends on the date of your crash, and missing it can end a valid claim permanently. If you were hurt on US 90, LA 24, LA 311, and Martin Luther King Boulevard or anywhere else in Terrebonne Parish, call now and let us calculate your deadline for free.

Common questions from Houma clients

How much does a car accident lawyer in Houma cost?

Nothing up front. Litigator Law represents Houma clients on a contingency fee: the consultation is free and you pay no attorney fee unless we recover money for you. Clients may remain responsible for court costs and case expenses, which we explain in writing before representation begins.

Do I have to hire a lawyer located in Houma?

No. Your case is governed by Louisiana law, and if suit is needed it is filed in the 32nd Judicial District Court in Houma. Litigator Law handles cases across the state, appears in courts throughout Louisiana, and meets Houma clients by phone, by video, or in person. If you cannot travel, we come to you.

How long do I have to file an injury lawsuit after a Houma crash?

It depends on the date of your wreck. For most Louisiana crashes occurring on or after July 1, 2024, you have two years to file suit, while older claims may be subject to a one-year deadline. Exceptions exist in both directions, so call promptly and let us calculate your exact deadline.

The driver who hit me in Houma was uninsured. What now?

You may still have a strong claim. If you carry uninsured motorist coverage, your own policy can pay for your injuries, and Louisiana law penalizes insurers that unreasonably delay or underpay valid UM claims. UM and UIM claims are the signature focus of this firm.