New Orleans
If a back or neck injury caused by someone else’s negligence has upended your life, The Voorhies Law Firm is ready to fight for the compensation that you deserve.
Our New Orleans back and neck injury attorneys pair decades of courtroom experience with a client focused approach, which has helped us recover over $100 million for our clients by holding negligent parties accountable for their mistakes.
Back and neck injuries can range from soft tissue strains that are able to heal in weeks, to spinal damage that completely changes how you move, work, and sleep for the rest of your life.
Common examples include:
These injuries are not always visible on the outside, which is part of what makes them so frustrating.
Getting the right medical documentation early, and having an attorney who understands how to connect that documentation to your daily reality, protects you from being dismissed.
Louisiana’s rules for injury claims changed significantly in the last two years, and both changes affect how a back or neck injury case should be handled.
Louisiana also moved away from its longstanding pure comparative fault system.
For incidents occurring on or after January 1, 2026, if you are found 51% or more at fault for your own injury, you are barred from recovering any compensation under the amended article: Louisiana Civil Code article 2323.
If you are less than 51% at fault, your damages are reduced in proportion to your share of fault. This change makes it more important than ever to have an attorney who has built a clear picture of fault from the start, since insurers now have a stronger incentive to shift blame onto the injured person.
For injuries occurring on or after July 1, 2024, Louisiana gives injured people two years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit, under Louisiana Civil Code article 3493.1. This doubled the state’s former one-year deadline. If your injury happened before July 1, 2024, the prior one-year prescriptive period under former article 3492 may still be controlled, so confirming your exact injury date matters.
Back and neck injury claims arising in New Orleans are typically filed in Orleans Parish Civil District Court. The Voorhies Law Firm also files in the district and parish courts across the other Louisiana communities we serve.
STEP 1
Free consultation.
We listen to what happened and give you an honest read on your options, with no cost and no obligation.
STEP 2
Investigation.
We gather accident reports, witness statements, and any available surveillance footage before it is overwritten or lost.
STEP 3
Medical documentation.
We work with your treatment timeline to make sure the connection between the incident and your injury is well documented.
STEP 4
Damage calculation.
We account for medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and any future care you may need.
STEP 5
Demand and negotiation.
We present your claim to the insurance company and negotiate for a fair resolution.
STEP 6
Filing suit.
If the insurer will not offer fair compensation, we file suit before your prescriptive deadline.
STEP 7
Discovery and, if necessary, trial.
We build your case for the courtroom while continuing to pursue settlement where it serves you.
STEP 8
Resolution.
You receive your compensation, whether through settlement or verdict.
We represent clients whose back and neck injuries stem from a wide range of incidents, including:
When a back or neck injury is especially severe, such as spinal cord damage affecting mobility or sensation, our catastrophic injury team works alongside you for the long term.
Behind every back and neck injury is a person whose life changed in an instant. Our job is to help them build what comes after.
When a client came to us with severe head, spine, and leg injuries after a negligent driver caused a motorcycle crash, we built the case that got them $10 million.
That same approach, real medical documentation, the right experts, and no interest in settling for less than a client is owed, is what we bring to every back and neck injury case.
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case; results depend on the specific facts and circumstances involved.
Richard P. Voorhies III leads a New Orleans legal team built around direct, personal attention. We have spent decades going up against various insurance companies and the corporations that back them throughout New Orleans and Louisiana.
At The Voorhies Law Firm, you work directly with attorneys who know your name and your story. Our priority is making sure that you walk away with what you are owed.
For injuries occurring on or after July 1, 2024, you generally have two years from the date of injury under Louisiana Civil Code article 3493.1. Injuries before that date may still fall under the prior one-year deadline. Because exceptions exist, it is worth confirming your specific deadline with an attorney as soon as possible rather than assuming.
There is no fixed number. Value depends on factors like the severity of your injury, your medical costs, lost income, and how the injury affects your daily life and future. An attorney can review your specific circumstances and give you a realistic sense of what to expect, rather than a generic estimate.
Under Louisiana’s comparative fault law, you can still recover compensation if you are less than 51% at fault, though your award is reduced by your share of fault. If you are found 51% or more at fault, recovery is barred. An attorney can help make sure fault is assessed fairly.
Yes. Some back and neck injuries, including whiplash and disc damage, do not cause noticeable symptoms right away. Seeing a doctor promptly protects your health and creates the medical record that connects your injury to the incident, which matters if you later pursue a claim.
Nothing upfront. We handle back and neck injury cases on a contingency fee basis, which means we only get paid if we recover compensation for you. Your initial consultation is also free.
