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A car accident in Youngsville rarely stays simple. The insurance company often calls within days. Sometimes it calls before you have even seen a doctor for the pain in your neck or your back. It offers you a number and hopes you take it fast. You need to know what your claim is worth before you say yes to anything.
Richard R. Kennedy became the first attorney in Louisiana certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, back in 1980. For decades, our Youngsville car accident lawyers have gone up against the same insurance companies that cover drivers on LA Highway 92 and LA Highway 89. We know how these companies value a claim, and we know how to push back.
That experience means your case gets built for its fair value from the start. As your Personal Injury Lawyer, we work to avoid rushed settlements that leave your future medical bills uncovered. Call today for a free conversation with an experienced injury attorney.
| AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell | Louisiana’s First Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney, 1980 | Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers | 5th Generation Louisiana Attorneys Since 1871 |
These results come from real cases handled by our attorneys for clients hurt in car accidents across Lafayette Parish and along the I-10 corridor.
| Outcome | Case Type |
| $325,000 | Rear-end auto crash in Lafayette, neck and back injuries |
| $275,000 | Left-turning motorist collision, neck and back injuries |
| Six-figure confidential settlement | 18-wheeler crash on I-10 in St. Martin Parish, client left with a permanent limp |
| $19,000 | T-bone crash, soft tissue neck injury |
| $15,000 | Sideswipe crash, neck and shoulder injuries |
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case.
Car accidents on Youngsville roads take many forms. It might be a rear-end crash at a red light. It might be a highway collision involving a commercial truck.
Our Youngsville car accident attorneys build your claim around the real facts of your wreck, the insurance policies involved, and the injuries you are living with right now.
Every one of these cases starts the same way. We gather the proof before it disappears, and we identify every insurance policy that may owe you money.
“I would like to highlight the excellent service provided by attorney Kennedy. I have required his services on two occasions, and both times I received outstanding attention, professionalism, and willingness to help.”
“Attorney Richard Kennedy III was incredibly knowledgeable and dedicated to my case… He fought tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome. I highly recommend him to anyone needing legal assistance.”
“I highly recommend Richard Kennedy. He was honest, thorough, realistic and prompt while handling my case. His expertise helped me receive a great settlement.”
Louisiana law starts with a simple rule. If someone else’s fault caused your injury, they owe you full repair for the damage. This comes from Louisiana Civil Code art. 2315. That is the legal foundation of your claim. But the insurance company representing the other driver does not use that rule to set its offer. It calculates the smallest number it thinks you will accept.
You also do not have unlimited time to act. In most cases, Louisiana now gives you two years from the date of the crash to file a lawsuit for your injuries. This two-year window only applies to crashes that happened on or after July 1, 2024. If your crash happened before that date, the old one-year deadline likely still applies. Shorter or different deadlines can also apply if the injured person is a minor or if the crash resulted in a death.
Miss that window, and the right to recover can disappear. It does not matter how serious the injury was or how clear the fault was.
What does a fair settlement account for? Not just today’s emergency room bill. It should also cover future treatment, lost income, and the toll a lasting injury takes on your daily life.
We start by reviewing the actual cost of your injury. That includes medical care you have already received, treatment you will still need, lost income, and the impact on your daily life.
Youngsville sits in Lafayette Parish. A car accident lawsuit is filed in the 15th Judicial District Court at the Lafayette Parish Courthouse. We appear in this courthouse regularly, and we know how cases move through it.
Most car accident claims settle with the insurance company before a lawsuit is ever needed. We prepare every case as if it could go to trial. That preparation is often exactly what pushes an insurer to pay a fair number without one.
Louisiana law lets you recover money even if you share some of the blame. For crashes on or after January 1, 2026, you can recover as long as you are less than 51% at fault; if you are 51% or more at fault, you recover nothing. For crashes before that date, the older rule applies: you could recover money no matter how much fault was yours, as long as you weren’t 100% at fault. Either way, the amount you recover is reduced by your own percentage of fault.
Youngsville has been the fastest-growing city in Louisiana for the past two decades. LA Highway 92 and LA Highway 89 now carry far more daily traffic than they were built for, and that raises the risk of rear-end and intersection crashes during peak commute hours.
We handle car accident cases on contingency. That means there is no fee unless we recover money for you, and your first conversation with us costs nothing.
A partner at the firm since 2000, Richard Kennedy III utilizes over 20 years of elite legal experience to fight for pedestrian accident victims. A graduate of Loyola Law School, Richard has achieved significant victories in both state and federal courts. He provides the specialized knowledge necessary to handle complex pedestrian accident claims, crosswalk injury cases, and severe vehicle-pedestrian collisions across Louisiana.
You do not have to figure out what your Youngsville car accident claim is worth on your own. You do not have to accept the first number an insurance adjuster offers, either. Richard R. Kennedy has represented people hurt in Lafayette Parish crashes for decades, and our team knows how to build a claim that accounts for what you are dealing with today and what you may still be facing months from now.
Contact us to schedule a free case evaluation and find out where your claim stands before you sign anything.
If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury from a defective consumer good, a product liability attorney with the Law Offices of Richard R. Kennedy can help. Our team will review the details of your case and hold the responsible parties accountable for your injuries and losses.
Our law firm serves the greater Lafayette and New Iberia area, and offers complimentary initial consultations. You can discuss your case for free with a product liability lawyer familiar with federal statutes as well as Louisiana consumer protection laws. This insight can give you a better idea of your various legal options.
To learn more about product liability claims and your legal options, contact our law office online. You can also request a free case evaluation by phone.
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