Nothing upfront. We work on contingency — you pay no attorney fees unless we recover money for you. The initial case review is free and confidential.
For most personal injury accidents occurring on or after July 1, 2024, Louisiana gives you two years from the date of the injury to file suit under La. C.C. art. 3493.1. Accidents that happened before July 1, 2024 are still governed by the old one-year rule. Wrongful death actions now prescribe one year from the date of death or two years from the day the injury was sustained, whichever is longer (La. C.C. art. 2315.2, as amended effective Aug. 1, 2025). Deadlines for some claims — including maritime, Jones Act, medical malpractice, and claims against government entities — are different. Do not guess: call us and we will confirm your deadline.
Get medical attention first. Then document everything — photos of the scene, contact info for witnesses, and a copy of any police or incident report. Do not give a recorded statement to any insurance company before speaking with an attorney.
Most cases settle without a trial. When insurance companies refuse to make a fair offer, we are prepared to file suit and take your case in front of a jury. Kopfler & Hermann has recovered millions in settlements and verdicts.
We focus on serious accident and death cases across Louisiana: maritime and Jones Act, offshore rig accidents, 18-wheeler and truck crashes, catastrophic accidents, wrongful death, and hurricane insurance disputes. See our Case Results page for real verdicts.
The Jones Act protects seamen — workers who spend a significant portion of their time on a vessel in navigable waters. It lets injured seamen sue their employer for negligence. Rig hands, deckhands, tugboat crews, and many offshore workers may qualify.
You have the right to sue your insurance company for underpayment or bad faith. We have recovered multi-million-dollar settlements for Hurricane Ida claimants who were underpaid. Do not accept the first offer without a lawyer reviewing your policy and damages.
Every case is different. Value depends on medical costs, lost income, pain and suffering, permanent disability, and the strength of liability. Our results include multi-million-dollar verdicts in oilfield accident and wrongful death cases. We give an honest assessment at your free consultation.
No. Once we take your case, all insurance communication goes through us. That protects you from recorded statements, lowball offers, and tactics designed to reduce your compensation.
Call us at (985) 851-3311 or use our Free Case Evaluation form. We will review the facts, explain your options, and there is no fee unless we win for you.
