Rear-End Accidents Proudly serving you throughout the great state of Louisiana. At Cossé Injury Law, we treat EVERY case like it's our ONLY case.

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Our client suffered from several injuries after being rear-ended at 50 mph by another driver.
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Our client experienced a severe car accident due to a defective tire.
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Our client faced a brain injury and severe spinal injuries after being rear-ended at a high speed while working as a mechanic.

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New Orleans Rear-End Accident Lawyer

Trial-Ready Representation When Rear-End Claims Get Complicated

A rear-end collision can look straightforward until an insurer disputes how it happened, points to limited vehicle damage, or questions symptoms that appeared hours or days later. Chain-reaction impacts and disagreements about a lead vehicle’s movement can complicate liability further.

We connect the collision to medical treatment, lost income, property damage, and other documented losses. Our attorneys investigate low-damage arguments rather than allowing vehicle photographs alone to define the severity of an injury.

Call (504) 438-2342 to have our New Orleans rear-end accident attorneys evaluate the collision and explain your potential next steps. Contact us today!

More Than 10 Years Representing Injured Louisianans

At Cossé Injury Law, we’ve handled thousands of personal injury cases. We treat each case as our only case and prepare it for trial, giving us a stronger position when insurers try to minimize injuries or shift responsibility.

You don’t pay attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. Our contingency-fee representation allows you to pursue a claim without paying attorney fees upfront.

Rear-End Collision Liability Under Louisiana Law

Louisiana law requires drivers to maintain a reasonable and prudent following distance based on speed, traffic, and roadway conditions. A rear impact may support an inference that the following driver was negligent, but liability isn’t automatic.

Evidence may show that the lead driver created an unexpected hazard, another vehicle triggered the impact, or several drivers contributed to a chain-reaction crash. Under Louisiana’s comparative-fault rule effective January 1, 2026, an injured person found at least 51% responsible may be barred from recovering damages. A finding below 51% reduces recovery according to the assigned share of fault.

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Whiplash, Delayed Symptoms & Medical Documentation

Rear-end impacts can cause neck and back injuries, herniated discs, shoulder injuries, fractures, concussions, traumatic brain injuries, and spinal injuries. Symptoms such as pain, stiffness, headaches, numbness, or difficulty concentrating may not become noticeable until after the scene has cleared.

A medical evaluation can identify injuries that weren’t immediately apparent. Treatment records, diagnostic imaging, provider opinions, and documented changes in work or daily activities can establish the condition’s scope and connection to the crash. Limited vehicle damage alone doesn’t prove that no injury occurred.

Evidence to Preserve After a Rear-End Crash

Preserve evidence as soon as it’s safe to do so. The strength and value of a claim can depend on the available proof of liability, insurance coverage, injuries, and documented losses.

Useful rear-end collision evidence may include:

Photographs of vehicle damage, final vehicle positions, traffic signals, skid marks, and roadway conditions
Crash reports, driver information, witness names, and insurance details
Dash-camera footage, surveillance recordings, and electronic communications
Medical records, bills, wage records, and notes about changes in daily activities

Insurance adjusters may request a recorded statement or propose an early settlement before the full medical and financial effects are known. When discussing the collision, avoid guessing about fault or minimizing your symptoms.

Louisiana’s Filing Deadline for Injury Claims

Louisiana Civil Code Article 3493.1 generally provides a two-year liberative prescription period for delictual actions. This period is the state’s deadline for bringing this type of civil claim and generally begins when the injury or damage occurs.

The applicable deadline can vary based on the accident date, parties, claim type, and legal exceptions. Waiting can also make footage, vehicle evidence, medical records, and witness recollections harder to preserve. The deadline should be evaluated against the specific facts of the case.

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How We Build a Rear-End Accident Claim

We begin by reconstructing the sequence of impacts and reviewing evidence of fault, insurance coverage, injuries, and losses. We also help clients reach appropriate doctors, document the full scope of their injuries, and manage communications with insurance adjusters.

We prepare each file as though it may proceed to trial. That preparation allows us to develop supported demands and resist pressure to settle before future medical needs are understood. When litigation becomes necessary, we handle pretrial proceedings and try cases to a verdict.

Documented Rear-End Collision Results

Our reported results include recoveries from crashes involving serious orthopedic, spinal, and brain injuries:

$5 million: A client suffered several injuries after being rear-ended at 50 miles per hour.
$2.6 million: A mechanic suffered brain and severe spinal injuries after being rear-ended at high speed while working.
$1.05 million: A client suffered orthopedic injuries and a mild traumatic brain injury in a rear-end collision.

Each result reflects the evidence and circumstances of that individual case. Past results don’t predict the outcome of another claim.

Commercial, Rideshare & Multi-Vehicle Rear-End Crashes

Some collisions require an investigation beyond the two drivers at the point of impact. Commercial truck and rideshare crashes may involve corporate parties, additional insurance policies, electronic records, and evidence that must be preserved quickly.

In a multi-vehicle collision, the vehicle directly behind you may not be the only source of impact or fault. Hit-and-run and uninsured-driver claims may also require a careful review of available coverage and evidence showing how the crash occurred. We handle automobile, commercial trucking, and app-based rideshare collision claims.

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Get a Clear Assessment of Your Rear-End Collision

Contact Cossé Injury Law for a free consultation. We can review the crash, your injuries, available records, and insurer communications, then explain the potential paths forward. You don’t need to decide whether to pursue litigation before speaking with us.

Bring or identify any photographs, crash reports, medical information, witness details, and insurance correspondence you have. We serve injured clients throughout Louisiana, and you won’t pay attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.

Call (504) 438-2342 to discuss your New Orleans rear-end collision with our attorneys.

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