About Koury & Hill Attorneys At Law — personal injury Lafayette Louisiana

For personal injury Lafayette residents who need a Parish attorney comfortable handling injury claims alongside family-law matters, Koury & Hill Attorneys At Law serves clients across Lafayette and the wider Lafayette Parish. The firm handles auto accident claims, divorce, and family-law disputes that often arise together when a serious crash disrupts a household. In addition, the office files cases in the 15th Judicial District Court for matters above the city court threshold.

Lafayette Parish recorded approximately 4,525 injuries and 31 fatalities from motor vehicle accidents in 2024, with crash volume routinely exceeding 10,000 collisions per year. As a result, personal injury practice here demands familiarity with Louisiana’s direct-action statute against insurers and the prescription deadlines that differ markedly from neighboring Texas and Mississippi. Furthermore, Louisiana’s civil-law tradition produces unique procedural rules in evidence, jury instructions, and damages caps, which an experienced Lafayette firm understands.

What Clients Say

Clients describe Koury & Hill as approachable, attentive, and willing to take time with first-time legal users. Reviews highlight prompt responses, clear contingency-fee explanations, and steady follow-through on lien negotiations after settlement. Several reviewers also note the firm’s calm handling of family-law matters, which often arrive simultaneously with injury claims after a serious accident.

personal injury Lafayette — Practice Areas & Services

• Auto and trucking accident claims along I-10, I-49, and Lafayette Parish roads
• Slip-and-fall and premises liability cases
• Wrongful death claims under Louisiana Civil Code Article 2315.1
• Divorce, custody, and family-law disputes in the 15th Judicial District
• Uninsured and underinsured motorist matters
• Insurance bad-faith claims under La. R.S. 22:1973

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Louisiana’s deadline for filing a personal injury claim?

Louisiana’s prescription period for personal injury is two years from the date of injury under La. C.C. art. 3493.1. Before 2024, the period was just one year, which is the shortest in the country. Even with the new two-year window, an early consultation matters because Louisiana’s direct-action statute and notice rules can shape strategy quickly.

How does Louisiana’s comparative fault rule work?

Louisiana follows pure comparative fault, meaning an injured person can recover damages reduced by their percentage of fault. So a $100,000 case with 30% plaintiff fault becomes $70,000. This rule is more plaintiff-friendly than neighboring Mississippi or Alabama and makes most accident cases worth pursuing with qualified counsel.

Can I sue the insurance company directly in Louisiana?

Yes. Louisiana is one of a handful of states that allows a direct action against the at-fault driver’s insurer under La. R.S. 22:1269. As a result, the insurance company is named as a defendant alongside the driver, which often shapes negotiation dynamics from the start. An experienced personal injury Lafayette attorney uses this lever effectively.