74/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 2,208 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Personal Injury Lawyers in New Orleans, LA: 2026 rankings
347 personal injury lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Highest LFR Score in New Orleans: Scott Vicknair Personal Injury Lawyers, LFR Score 74/100; 4.9★ from 2,208 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Open 24 hours (per Google): Morris Bart Personal Injury Lawyers, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 347.
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Most-reviewed: Morris Bart Personal Injury Lawyers, 2,572 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 347 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
347 New Orleans personal injury lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 113 are open 24/7, 125 open Saturdays and 117 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 347 rated law firms.
Top 10 personal injury lawyers in New Orleans at a glance
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scott Vicknair Personal Injury Lawyers | 74 | 4.9★ (2,208) | New Orleans | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | Morris Bart Personal Injury Lawyers | 74 | 4.8★ (2,572) | New Orleans | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours, Most reviews |
| 3 | Kiefer & Kiefer Personal Injury Lawyers | 73 | 5.0★ (783) | New Orleans | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 4 | Morgan & Morgan | 73 | 4.8★ (1,361) | New Orleans | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 5 | Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys | 73 | 5.0★ (1,031) | Metairie, 7 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 6 | Dudley DeBosier Injury Lawyers | 72 | 4.8★ (946) | New Orleans | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 7 | Cossé Injury Lawyers | 72 | 5.0★ (416) | New Orleans | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 8 | Womac Law Firm | 72 | 4.8★ (695) | New Orleans | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 9 | RUDIN LAW | 72 | 5.0★ (318) | New Orleans | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 10 | The Law Offices of Chip Forstall | 72 | 4.9★ (420) | New Orleans | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
All 347 personal injury lawyers in New Orleans, in rank order
Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in New Orleans
74/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 2,572 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in New Orleans
73/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 783 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in New Orleans
73/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 1,361 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Metairie, 7 mi away
73/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 1,031 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in New Orleans
72/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 946 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in New Orleans
72/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 416 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in New Orleans
72/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 695 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
#9 RUDIN LAW
Based in New Orleans
72/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 318 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in New Orleans
72/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 420 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Gretna, 3 mi away
71/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 289 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Metairie, 7 mi away
71/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 463 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in New Orleans
71/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 233 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Gretna, 3 mi away
70/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 211 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Metairie, 6 mi away
70/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 275 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in New Orleans
70/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 160 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
#17 Sean Regan Law
Based in New Orleans
70/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 163 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in New Orleans
70/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 156 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Metairie, 7 mi away
70/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 259 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Gretna, 3 mi away
70/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 252 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in New Orleans
70/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 183 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in New Orleans
70/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 171 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Harvey, 6 mi away
70/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 169 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
#24 RUDIN LAW
Based in New Orleans
70/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Metairie, 4 mi away
70/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 145 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Personal injury lawyers ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 347 ranked personal injury lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Breaux Law Firm | 69 | 4.9★ (175) | 4 mi |
| 27 | Charbonnet Law Firm | 69 | 5.0★ (149) | 6 mi |
| 28 | Lavis Law Firm - Personal Injury & Car Accident Attorney | 69 | 4.9★ (106) | In New Orleans |
| 29 | Smiley Injury Law | 69 | 4.8★ (129) | In New Orleans |
| 30 | Cardone Law Firm | 69 | 4.9★ (89) | In New Orleans |
| 31 | Law Office of Donald D'Aunoy Jr. | 69 | 5.0★ (105) | 5 mi |
| 32 | Morris Bart Personal Injury Lawyers | 69 | 4.7★ (215) | 3 mi |
| 33 | Branch Law | 69 | 5.0★ (67) | In New Orleans |
| 34 | Allan Berger & Associates | 69 | 4.9★ (76) | In New Orleans |
| 35 | Charbonnet Law Firm | 69 | 4.9★ (79) | In New Orleans |
| 36 | TopDog Law Personal Injury Lawyers | 69 | 4.9★ (79) | In New Orleans |
| 37 | Loyd J Bourgeois Injury & Accident Lawyer | 69 | 4.9★ (355) | 17 mi |
| 38 | Shahlaei Law | 69 | 5.0★ (95) | 6 mi |
| 39 | The Chopin Law Firm LLC | 69 | 4.9★ (461) | In New Orleans |
| 40 | Blake Jones Law Firm | 68 | 4.8★ (80) | In New Orleans |
| 41 | Kanner & Pintaluga | 68 | 4.6★ (143) | In New Orleans |
| 42 | Gitter Law Firm | 68 | 5.0★ (84) | 6 mi |
| 43 | Wright Gray Trial Lawyers | 68 | 4.7★ (93) | In New Orleans |
| 44 | Louisiana Law Lady, LLC | 68 | 4.9★ (134) | In New Orleans |
| 45 | Law Office of Ivan J. Thompson | 68 | 5.0★ (63) | 5 mi |
| 46 | Litigator Law, LLC | 68 | 5.0★ (41) | In New Orleans |
| 47 | Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys: Accident & Injury Lawyers | 67 | 4.6★ (143) | 6 mi |
| 48 | Hammond Law Firm LLC | 67 | 4.9★ (34) | In New Orleans |
| 49 | The Young Firm | 67 | 4.7★ (51) | In New Orleans |
| 50 | Bono Law Firm, APLC | 67 | 4.9★ (61) | 6 mi |
Also serving New Orleans
20 more personal injury lawyers within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ascend Disability Lawyers | 4.5★ (75) | In New Orleans |
| Bickham Law Practice | 5.0★ (80) | In New Orleans |
| Bloom Legal Network | 4.9★ (144) | In New Orleans |
| Casey Denson Law | 4.7★ (60) | In New Orleans |
| Ciolino Onstott | 5.0★ (120) | In New Orleans |
| Egenberg Trial Lawyers | 4.4★ (82) | In New Orleans |
| Gulf Coast Insurance Attorneys | 4.9★ (69) | In New Orleans |
| J. Price McNamara: Disability, Life, AD&D Insurance Attorneys | 4.9★ (48) | In New Orleans |
| John T Fuller & Associates | 4.8★ (139) | In New Orleans |
| Law Office of Heather C. Ford | 5.0★ (527) | In New Orleans |
| Pandit Law | 4.9★ (138) | In New Orleans |
| Phillips Law - New Orleans Criminal Defense Lawyer | 4.9★ (138) | In New Orleans |
| Rees Law Firm | 5.0★ (144) | In New Orleans |
| Robert B. Landry III PLC | 4.9★ (46) | In New Orleans |
| Rod Deus Law | 4.7★ (94) | In New Orleans |
| Spera Law Group, LLC | 5.0★ (44) | In New Orleans |
| Stephen D. Hebert, LLC - Attorney at Law - New Orleans | 4.8★ (102) | In New Orleans |
| The Law Offices of Benjamin Misko | 4.9★ (167) | In New Orleans |
| The Minias Law Firm | 4.6★ (73) | In New Orleans |
| Toledano Disability Law | 5.0★ (48) | In New Orleans |
How we ranked New Orleans personal injury lawyers
We scored 347 New Orleans personal injury lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In New Orleans data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded) | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose a personal injury lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many personal injury law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- Ask who pays case costs (medical reports, filing fees, records) if there is no recovery, and whether costs come out before or after the lawyer’s percentage.
- Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.
Questions to ask a personal injury lawyer
- How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
- How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
- Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
- Will you or another lawyer handle my case day to day?
- How many cases like mine have you taken to trial?
- Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?
Terms explained
- Contingency fee
- A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
- Retainer
- Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
- Flat fee
- One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
- Limited-scope representation
- Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
- Statute of limitations
- The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
- Good standing
- A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
- Law society
- The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
- Board certification
- Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
- Attorney–client privilege
- The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
- Conflict check
- The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
- Pro bono
- Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
- Legal aid
- Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.
Personal injury lawyers in New Orleans: frequently asked questions
Which personal injury lawyer has the highest LFR Score in New Orleans?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked personal injury lawyer in New Orleans, LA is Scott Vicknair Personal Injury Lawyers with an LFR Score of 74/100. It has 4.9★ from 2,208 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Morris Bart Personal Injury Lawyers (#2) and Kiefer & Kiefer Personal Injury Lawyers (#3) follow. We ranked 347 personal injury lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many personal injury lawyers are there in New Orleans?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 347 personal injury lawyers serving New Orleans, LA. 31 of them are based in New Orleans; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which personal injury lawyers in New Orleans are open 24/7?
113 ranked personal injury lawyers in New Orleans post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Scott Vicknair Personal Injury Lawyers (#1), Morris Bart Personal Injury Lawyers (#2) and Kiefer & Kiefer Personal Injury Lawyers (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which personal injury lawyers in New Orleans work on weekends?
125 of 347 ranked personal injury lawyers post Saturday hours and 117 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Scott Vicknair Personal Injury Lawyers (#1), Morris Bart Personal Injury Lawyers (#2) and Kiefer & Kiefer Personal Injury Lawyers (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do New Orleans personal injury lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 347 rated personal injury lawyers in New Orleans is 4.9★, with a median of 22 reviews. Morris Bart Personal Injury Lawyers has the most, 2,572 reviews, and ranks #2. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does LawFirmsRanked rank personal injury lawyers?
Each personal injury lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do personal injury lawyers outside New Orleans count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the New Orleans city center, our service radius for personal injury lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.
Can personal injury lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?
No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.
How do personal injury lawyers in New Orleans, LA charge?
Most personal injury lawyers work on contingency: the fee is a share of any recovery and nothing is owed if there is none. The ABA Model Rules require a contingent fee agreement in writing, signed by the client, stating the percentage and how case costs are handled. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.
Is there a deadline to bring an injury claim?
Yes. Every state sets a filing deadline (a statute of limitations) and some are as short as one year; claims against a government body can have even shorter notice periods. Ask a lawyer about the deadline for your claim early. This is general information, not legal advice.
How is this list of personal injury lawyers in New Orleans, LA ranked?
By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.
Does a lawyer need an office in New Orleans?
No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.
Update log for New Orleans
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 347 personal injury lawyers serving New Orleans.
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