New Orleans · Metairie · Statewide Louisiana

Injured in an accident?You pay nothing unless we win.

And when we win, we reduce our fee so you keep more than we do — after your medical liens and case costs are paid.

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No fee unless we win. Confidential — contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship.

A Record You Can Look Up

Most firms settle. We try cases — and insurers price that in when they make you an offer.

Matter	Recovery
Drunk Driving Settlement U.S. District Court, Eastern District	$27,200,00
Pedestrian Struck by 18-Wheeler Orleans Civil District Court	$5,000,000
Wallace v. National Union Fire Insurance Civil District Court	$4,300,000
Gallardo v. Sank, Inc., et al. Civil District Court	$3,000,000

Matter	Resolution	Recovery
Drunk Driving Settlement U.S. District Court, Eastern District	Jury Verdict	$27,200,00
Pedestrian Struck by 18-Wheeler Orleans Civil District Court	Jury Verdict	$5,000,000
Wallace v. National Union Fire Insurance Civil District Court	Settlement	$4,300,000
Gallardo v. Sank, Inc., et al. Civil District Court	Settlement	$3,000,000

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is decided on its own facts.

You should walk away with more than your lawyer does.

Most contingency firms take their percentage and that’s the end of it — even when medical liens and litigation costs leave you with less than the firm collected. We don’t do that. When the math works out against you, we cut our own fee until you’re ahead. It is in writing, and it has cost us money more than once.

Ask any lawyer you’re considering whether they’ll put that in your contract.

what we handle

Injury Cases Across Louisiana

You focus on getting better. We handle the investigation, the liens, the adjusters, and the filing deadlines — including Louisiana’s one-year limit, which is shorter than almost every other state.

Car Accidents

Rear-end, intersection, hit-and-run, and uninsured motorist claims.

Truck Accidents

18-wheeler and commercial carrier crashes, including ELD evidence.

Motorcycle Accidents

When the unsurer blames the rider before reading the report.

Bicycle Accidents

Cyclists struck by drivers on city streets and parish roads.

General Personal Injury

Rideshare, dog bites, defective products, and other negligence.

what happens next

Three Steps, Starting Today

Give Us A Call

Tell us what happened. The consultation is free and there is no obligation. If we’re not the right firm for your case, we’ll say so and point you somewhere better.

Get Medical Care

Treatment protects your health and documents your injuries. When cost is the obstacle, we can help arrange care on a lien so you’re seen now, not after settlement.

We Build the Case

We investigate, preserve evidence, negotiate the liens, and prepare to try the case. You pay nothing unless we recover for you.

Since 1970

A New Orleans Firm, Not A Billboard

Robert Manard grew up in New Orleans, went to Tulane Law, and opened this practice more than fifty years ago. Wendy Manard followed him to Tulane and now leads the firm.

That matters for a practical reason: we know the parishes, the courtrooms, and the adjusters. And unlike many high-volume firms, we have actually tried cases here — over a hundred of them. Insurance carriers keep track of which lawyers will go to trial, and it changes what they offer.

50+

Years in Practice

100+

Clases Tried to Verdict

$27.2M

Largest Jury Verdict

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Common Questions

Answers Before You Call

How long do I have to file an injury claim in Louisiana?

For most injuries occurring on or after July 1, 2024, Louisiana allows two years from the date of the accident. Injuries before that date are generally governed by the old one-year deadline. Because the cutoff depends on your accident date and shorter deadlines apply to claims against government entities, confirm your specific deadline with a lawyer rather than assuming.

What does it cost to hire Manard Law?

Nothing up front, and nothing at all unless we recover money for you. We work on contingency, and we go further than most firms: when medical liens and case costs would leave you with less than we collected in fees, we reduce our fee until you’re ahead.

Will my case have to go to trial?

Most cases settle. But we prepare every case as though it will be tried, because that preparation is what produces a fair settlement offer. If the insurer won’t be reasonable, we’re prepared to put it in front of a jury.

What is my case worth?

It depends on your medical treatment, lost income, the permanence of your injuries, and the available insurance coverage. Be skeptical of any lawyer who quotes a number before reviewing your records. We’ll give you an honest range once we’ve seen the file.

The insurance company already offered me money. Should I take it?

Not before someone independent reviews it. Early offers usually come before the full extent of an injury is known, and accepting one typically closes your claim permanently. A free review costs you nothing and takes about fifteen minutes.

Where we practice

Serving the Greater New Orleans Area

Our office is in Metairie, and we represent injured people throughout southeast Louisiana.