Rice & Kendig

Focus on the strategies needed to secure adequate long-term compensation after a catastrophic spinal injury. We break down the necessity of a life care plan for projecting future costs, and discuss covering specialized equipment, vocational rehabilitation, and maximizing the final settlement for victims.

This episode discusses the diagnostic challenges of TBI, from mild concussions to permanent impairment, and helps listeners recognize subtle or hidden symptoms. We provide concrete advice on the crucial steps for documenting TBI to ensure the full, complex value of the injury secures the maximum settlement value.

Get essential step-by-step guidance for Louisiana accident victims. Our team of personal injury attorneys covers critical actions: securing the scene, thorough documentation (photos, witness info), getting immediate medical care, and knowing precisely when to contact an attorney to safeguard your rights.

Your recovery depends on this answer. Learn why Louisiana is a fault-based state, not a no-fault state, for vehicle accidents. We detail the mechanics of the fault-based system and explain what this means for your injury claim, specifically your ability to sue the at-fault driver for full compensation, including pain and suffering.

Bite force directly relates to injury severity. We reveal the dog bite force statistics and identify the breeds commonly involved in attacks that result in serious harm. We then connect this data to how injury severity impacts claim value in Louisiana, helping victims understand the medical trauma and compensation sought.

This essential episode clarifies the strict one-year filing deadline imposed by the Louisiana Personal Injury Statute of Limitations. Our personal injury attorneys detail the severe consequences of missing the statute of limitations and discuss potential exceptions to the rule, such as claims involving minors or delayed injury discovery.

Address the critical tax implications of wrongful death settlements in Louisiana. Our wrongful death lawyers clarify which portions of the settlement may be taxable (like punitive damages or interest) versus the tax-exempt recoveries (like loss of companionship). Learn key financial planning considerations to protect your recovery.

This episode explains exactly how wrongful death settlement values are determined in Louisiana. Our wrongful death lawyers detail recoverable damages for surviving family members, clarifying the filing steps, comparing different settlement structures, and providing strategies to ensure compensation is maximized and distributed appropriately among the heirs.

In this episode, J. Marshall Rice from Rice & Kendig law firm in Shreveport, Louisiana, joins us to break down the core components used in Louisiana, distinguishing between financial economic damages (medical bills, lost wages) and subjective non-economic damages (pain and suffering). We also explain how non-economic losses are valued, the state’s modified fault rule, and other unique Louisian...

The first offer after an accident is often a lowball — and you should know your options before you sign. In this episode, William F. Kendig from Rice & Kendig law firm in Shreveport, Louisiana demystifies the decision to reject an insurance settlement offer. We equip you with powerful negotiation strategies, explain what happens next (including entering litigation), and clarify when it makes s...

Wondering how long your car accident settlement will take? In this episode, William F. Kendig from Rice & Kendig Injury Lawyers in Shreveport, Louisiana, joins us to break down the timeline factors that affect your case, from medical treatment completion to insurance negotiations. William F. Kendig has over 30 years of experience in the courtroom and has been recognized as a Top Attorney by SB...

Truck accident settlements in Louisiana can vary dramatically based on numerous factors. In this episode, J. Marshall Rice from Rice & Kendig law firm in Shreveport, Louisiana, joins us to explore what victims can expect when pursuing compensation after a commercial truck collision. J. Marshall Rice is a personal injury trial attorney known for obtaining large verdicts and settlements. We disc...

It's the question that follows a collision: what is a back or neck injury really worth? In this episode, J. Marshall Rice from Rice & Kendig law firm in Shreveport, Louisiana joins us to pull back the curtain on the world of car accident settlements. Discover the surprising factors that can cause settlement amounts to vary wildly, from the specific type of medical treatment to the long-te...

 The valuation of a personal injury claim following a car accident is a multifaceted process with no simple formula. In this episode, William F. Kendig from Rice & Kendig Injury Lawyers in Shreveport, Louisiana  joins us to examine the primary factors that determine the final settlement amount. William F. Kendig has over 30 years of experience in the courtroom and has been recognized as a Top...