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PERSONAL INJURY CASE PROCESS EXPLAINED

Greater New Orleans Personal Injury Attorney

“Bold and deliberate representation is my hallmark. I want my clients’ adversaries to know that we will fight for the best possible position" - Donald D'Aunoy, Jr.

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Donald D’Aunoy Jr. provides superior and personal customer service to all of his clients. Mr. Don speaks with everyone when they initially contact his office for a free case evaluation. If Mr. Don decides to take a caller’s case, he meets with them personally to explain the litigation process and answer the new client’s questions. If the client is from outside of Jefferson Parish, Mr. Don travels to the client’s home or office.

All clients are given direct access to Donald D’Aunoy Jr. They receive his direct number and email.

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Personal Injury

In personal injury cases, Law Office of Donald D’Aunoy Jr., LLC advances costs and expenses, which may include medical testing, doctor evaluations, and court filing fees. These costs and expenses are deducted out of the settlement or judgment proceeds after the firm’s fee is deducted. However, if no recovery is made on a case, the client will NOT be required to repay the law firm.

After hiring Law Office of Donald D’Aunoy Jr., LLC, Mr. Don works quickly and aggressively to perform the following tasks within the first two days of representation:

  • Start a formal claim with the defendants
  • Request all accident reports and insurance information
  • Determine whether the client is receiving appropriate medical treatment
  • Collect important information from the accident, including taking photos
  • Request the client’s medical reports and bills since the accident
  • Schedule an in person status meeting with the client within 30 days

Mr. Don believes in regular status meetings with his clients. He personally meets with each of his clients at least once every two months. Furthermore, each client is provided with Mr. Don’s direct number. If Mr. Don does not speak with his client when they call, he returns client phone calls within 24 hours.

All medical and accident reports, bills and correspondence relative to the accident are sent to the client as soon as Mr. Don receives them. Mr. Don believes that his clients should be as informed about their cases as he is. Mr. Don views the client-attorney relationship as a team with the client being in charge of major decisions like settlement and whether to file a lawsuit. Thus, Mr. Don consults with his clients before making major decisions on their cases so that his clients feel that they are part of the decision-making process.

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Workers’ Compensation

In workers’ compensation cases, Mr. Don performs the same tasks explained above. However, he also makes sure that the client’s employer and its workers’ compensation insurer are performing their obligations under the Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Act.

Mr. Don works quickly to make sure that the client is allowed to his/her Choice of Physician at the employer’s expense. In cases where the client cannot work as result of the work injury, Mr. Don obtains work disability slips from the client’s doctor so that temporary total disability benefits (weekly wage benefits) begin.

Mr. Don thoroughly explains to the client his/her rights under the workers’ compensation law. For example, the client should not be responsible for any accident related medical treatment or prescriptions and is entitled to mileage reimbursement to and from doctor appointments.

All medical and accident reports, bills and correspondence relative to the accident are sent to the client as soon as Mr. Don receives them. Mr. Don believes that his clients should be as informed about their cases as he is. Mr. Don views the client-attorney relationship as a team with the client being in charge of major decisions like settlement and whether to file a lawsuit. Thus, Mr. Don consults with his clients before making major decisions on their cases so that his clients feel that they are part of the decision-making process.

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Business and Insurance Clients

All business and insurance company prospects that inquire about retaining the services of the Law Offices of Donald D’Aunoy Jr., LLC are given free consultations. If a company is interested in retaining the law office’s services to defend a case or provide another legal service, Mr. Don attempts to estimate how much it will cost and how long it will take based on the facts and circumstances available.

Mr. Don is committed to providing quality services at an affordable hourly rate. He also discusses cost and expense reimbursement before signing an attorney-client agreement with a company.

Mr. Don provides detailed itemization of his times with his monthly bills. No client is kept in the dark about the work that is performed to justify his bills. All business and insurance clients have direct access to Mr. Don throughout the week via phone and email.

Mr. Don provides periodic memorandums to his business and insurance clients explaining the law applicable to their cases and detailing their potential exposure. No client is kept in the dark as to what the potential ramifications of their cases may be. He explains the pros and cons to settlement and can estimate the cost of taking a case to trial.

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“My goal is to reduce my clients’ stress: I want my clients to rest easy knowing that I am working hard for them and watchful of their best interests as if I were in their shoes.” - Donald D'Aunoy, Jr.

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