Personal Injury Lawyers in Metairie, LA
There are 5 personal injury attorneys and law firms in Metairie, Louisiana. Compare them side by side — ratings, hours, and contact details — and call the right one first.
- 4.7★ average Google rating across 5 rated firms
- 2 rated 4.5+ on 10 or more reviews
Legal help in Louisiana
- Louisiana courts’ self-help resourcesOfficial court guides and forms for people without a lawyer
- Lawyer referral serviceLouisiana State Bar Association - Lawyer Referral and Information
- Personal injury filing deadline: generally 2 years — La. Civ. Code art. 3493.1
Exceptions and details
Louisiana calls this 'liberative prescription'. Acts 2024, No. 423 (HB 315) enacted the 2-year period (as art. 3493.11, redesignated 3493.1) and repealed the old 1-year period in former arts. 3492/3493, effective July 1, 2024. The Act applies prospectively only, to delictual actions arising after its July 1, 2024 effective date; injuries before then remain subject to the former 1-year period.
LSBA does not operate a statewide lawyer referral service; this LSBA page points to local bar referral services (as of 2026-09-25 it lists only the Lafayette Bar Association).
Checked September 25, 2026 against official sources. General information, not legal advice — deadlines and limits have exceptions, so confirm with a lawyer.
Personal Injury Lawyers in Metairie — FAQ
How many personal injury lawyers are in Metairie, LA?
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Lawyers Near Me lists 5 personal injury attorneys and law firms in Metairie, Louisiana. Each listing includes ratings, hours, and contact details.
How do I choose the best personal injury lawyer in Metairie?
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Compare each Metairie firm's Google rating, reviews, and location, then call two or three to compare. Ask about experience with cases like yours and how they charge; some offer a free or low-cost first consultation.
How much does a personal injury lawyer cost in Metairie, LA?
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Most personal injury lawyers work on contingency: no fee upfront, and a percentage of any settlement or award only if you recover money. The percentage is set in a written fee agreement you sign, and some states cap it. Ask how case costs are handled if you lose. For work billed by the hour, our free Lawyer Cost Estimator shows average lawyer rates by practice area and state (Clio, 2026). Get the fee agreement in writing before work begins.
Is this legal advice?
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No. This page provides general information only and is not legal advice. Always consult a licensed Louisiana attorney about your specific personal injury matter.