Opelousas Car Accident Lawyer

Car accidents and injury claims in Opelousas

The injury cases we see from Opelousas often come off I-49 between the US 190 and Creswell Lane exits, US 190 toward Port Barre, and US 167 heading toward Ville Platte. Opelousas Police, the St. Landry Parish Sheriff, and State Police Troop K handle most reports, and suits are filed in the 27th Judicial District Court in Opelousas.

Litigator Law, LLC represents people injured in Opelousas and throughout St. Landry 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 Opelousas clients by phone, by video, or in person.

What to do after a wreck in Opelousas

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 Opelousas 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 I-49, US 190, US 167, and LA 182 or anywhere else in St. Landry Parish, call now and let us calculate your deadline for free.

Common questions from Opelousas clients

How much does a car accident lawyer in Opelousas cost?

Nothing up front. Litigator Law represents Opelousas 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 Opelousas?

No. Your case is governed by Louisiana law, and if suit is needed it is filed in the 27th Judicial District Court in Opelousas. Litigator Law handles cases across the state, appears in courts throughout Louisiana, and meets Opelousas 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 Opelousas 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 Opelousas 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.