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An auto accident can upend your life. Odds are that everybody will be involved in at least one auto accident during their lifetime, and probably more than that. Most of the time, thankfully, these are accidents we can walk away from with little or no medical issues. But this is not always the case.

Our modern society would be nowhere without the energy derived from the oil and gas industry. Oilfield workers are essential to our local, Louisiana and national economies, as well as our way of life. It’s a shame, then, that companies don’t make worker safety a bigger priority on the job site. Instead...

Trucking accidents happen every day and account for thousands of deaths annually. Most truck accidents involve a tractor-trailer as opposed to a single-unit truck. About half of these catastrophic accidents occur on major roads, with around one-third happening on freeways and interstate...

Statistics show that motorcycle riders who get hit by a car can be nine times more likely to be injured than the occupants in the motor vehicle and as much as 37 times more likely to be killed. The reason is obvious. Motorcyclists aren’t protected inside a shell of steel and plastic specifically...

It’s clear that bicycle riders are far less protected than vehicle occupants in an auto accident. Cyclists don’t have safety belts, airbags, or a 1,000+ pound metal body surrounding them. Bicycle riders are even more exposed to an impact than motorcyclists, who at least have the advantage of a...

According to the most recent data in a national study reported by the Insurance Journal, Louisiana is the fourth most dangerous state in the country for pedestrians getting hit by drivers. According to the report, better crosswalks and sidewalks would make walking safer in the state, but...

What our Clients Are Saying About Us
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"I was hesitant about hiring an attorney and filing a lawsuit, however Mr. Rice made me feel comfortable about my decision from day one, assuring me that I was doing..." Read More

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"Outstanding service and extremely good at what they do. Everyone on their staff was extremely helpful and helped with whatever I needed. Would encourage anyone in need of a personal..." Read More

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"They are fantastic! They took great care of me and made sure that they kept me updated through the entire process. They worked extremely hard, and did everything that they..." Read More

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"Rice & Kendig are the best! I love the professionalism and how they do all the work in a timely manner. I love the outstanding team they have and how..." Read More

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"I highly recommend Attorney Marshall Rice and Associates without hesitation. As a former client, what I value most about Attorney Rice is a faith-based office which stands on biblical principles..." Read More

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"Marshall treated me like a friend, instead of a dollar sign or client. I received excellent service from his law firm. I highly recommend this firm to anyone who is..." Read More

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Shreveport Personal Injury Lawyer

Experienced Shreveport-Bossier City Personal Injury Attorneys Who Treat You Like Family

We know that your world is turned upside down after a devastating injury. Physical pain, mental anguish, and of course, financial struggles often follow those affected by a car accident or other injury for weeks, months, and even years. Our number one goal is your complete physical, emotional and financial recovery.

Our firm not only has a true heart for the well-being of our clients, but we also have the experience and resources needed to secure the best result for your case every time. Our attorneys have over 60 years of combined experience working in personal injury and know the nuances of their field inside and out. Because our firm has been around for 40+ years, we have been able to build a network of doctors and specialists to ensure you receive the best medical care.

We know that pursuing a personal injury claim can be stressful and confusing. When you hire Rice & Kendig, we handle every detail of your case so that you can focus on recovery. We can secure police reports, medical records and even set up doctors’ appointments for you.

If you’ve been injured due to another’s negligence, it’s important not to delay contacting a Shreveport personal injury lawyer so you can make the best possible recovery. Call our office today for your free consultation

What Our Shreveport Personal Injury Law Firm Will Do for You

At Rice & Kendig, we offer a free initial consultation on all personal injury matters. When you call, you will speak to an attorney who will answer your questions and set an appointment to meet with you personally. We work remotely as required by statewide coronavirus restrictions but also meet in person to the extent allowable, whether here in our Shreveport offices or wherever is most convenient to you. We are happy to travel to your location when you can’t come to us.

Our firm will handle every detail of your case, including setting doctors’ appointments, getting medical records and police reports, and filing your claim with the insurance company. The less you have to think about, the more you can focus on getting better. Let us focus on getting you appropriate medical care and financial compensation for your injuries; it’s what we do best.

We take personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning we only charge a fee if and when we recover compensation on your behalf. You pay nothing up front. In short, you don’t pay anything unless we make recovery for you!

You’re Not Just a Case, You’re Family

We treat every client like family and want to make sure you feel taken care of every step of the way. Some of our core values include justice, mercy, truth, and compassion. We believe these values are essential to the practice of law, and each of our attorneys exemplifies these values every day.

We have earned the respect of other attorneys and judges by actually trying cases and getting results. Our firm has the largest reported jury verdict in Louisiana for Fibromyalgia, Kessler v. Southmark Corp., No. 25,941-CA (La. App. 2 Cir. 9/21/94); 643 So.2d 345; and at the time of judgment, the largest jury verdict for wrongful death, McGrail v. Lee, No. 35,756-CA (La. App. 2 Cir. 04/03/02); 814 So.2d 729.

Other significant cases include Perkins v. McDow, Nos. 92-C-2192 and 92-C-2709 (La. 02/22/93); 615 So.2d 312, reversal of “second permittee” rule by the Louisiana Supreme Court and Haynes v. Shumake, 582 So.2d 959 (La. App. 2 Cir. 06/19/91) which required uninsured motorist carriers to conduct their own investigation, rather than requiring the insured to furnish a never-ending list of proof.

Check out more of our case results here or click here for testimonials from actual clients about their experience being represented by Rice & Kendig.

Contact Rice & Kendig Today

If you need an experienced Shreveport personal injury lawyer who truly cares about your well-being, then give us a call! We can’t wait to hear from you.

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    To help 2000 families over the next 5 years.

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    We want every person who walks through our door to feel taken care of and leave with complete physical, emotional and financial recovery.

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    We value justice, truth, compassion, service, and growth. Each day we want to be able to say "I'm better today than yesterday."

Recent Results
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$5,100,000
Motor Vehicle Collision

Client’s motorcycle was hit by a car leaving him in the ICU with facial injuries, arm injuries, and amputation of one leg.

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$1,996,460
Motor Vehicle Collision

Client was rear-ended while sitting at a stop sign. Neck and back injuries resulting in headaches and disability. Neck injury required surgery.

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$1,855,500.80
Motor Vehicle Collision

Defendant driver’s failure to stop at a stop sign caused a collision injuring the client’s leg and ankle (required surgery), knee, hip, back, and chest. The airbags deployed, causing airbag injuries.

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$1,800,000
Medical Malpractice

Inadequate life-saving staffing at emergency C-section resulted in child with cerebral palsy, spastic quadriplegia, and developmental delays.

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$1,500,000
Motor Vehicle Collision

Client was hit head-on by a delivery truck sustaining injuries to the knee, hand, neck, and back. Neck injury required surgery.

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$1,400,000
Workplace Injury

A piece of loading equipment fell on client causing spinal injuries resulting in partial disability.

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$1,375,000
Pedestrian/Motor Vehicle Collision

Client sustained injuries to head, leg and wrist. Client’s broken leg required surgery. In addition, client sought treatment with a neurologist for his head injury and cognitive issues.

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$1,151,000
Pedestrian/Motor Vehicle Collision

Client was struck by a vehicle in a gas station parking lot. Client suffered head and brain damage resulting in memory loss.

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$1,000,000
18-Wheeler Collision

Client was rear-ended by a drunk driver of an 18-wheeler causing client to suffer short-term memory loss and injuries to the head, neck, shoulders, and back.

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$1,000,000
Insurance Bad Faith

Insurance company refused to pay for hail damage to a commercial property.

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$1,000,000
Premises Liability

Fall at a hotel convention center caused hand, neck, and low back injuries resulting in a 7-year recovery period.

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$1,000,000
Motor Vehicle Collision

Client was hit by a commercial vehicle that ran a stop sign. Injuries to the knee, neck, and back requiring interventional pain management.

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$987,610.32
18-Wheeler Collision

Client was rear-ended multiple times by a big rig causing PTSD, spinal injuries requiring spinal fusion surgery, physical therapy, and counseling.

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$987,525.93
18-Wheeler Collision

Logging truck’s failure to yield caused client to suffer fractures in the arm and leg, amputation of 3 toes, and shoulder injuries.

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$950,000
18-Wheeler Collision

Client was hit by a delivery truck and the vehicle rolled over. Client’s injuries included six broken ribs and a neck injury requiring extensive medical treatment.

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$950,000
18-Wheeler Collision

18-wheeler driver turned left, without the protection of a green arrow, in front of client. The collision caused injuries to the hand, neck, shoulder, low back, hip, foot, ankle, and eye.

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$800,606.26
Motor Vehicle Collision

A defendant driver turned left, without the protection of a green arrow, into client’s vehicle causing a collision that resulted in a severely broken leg that required immediate surgery, post-traumatic stress disorder, loss of independence, and loss of job.

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$800,000
Motor Vehicle Collision

Head-on collision that left client with back and neck injuries as well as seat belt injuries. Client’s recovery was lengthy and included physical therapy and injections.

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$750,000
Wrongful Death/Medical Malpractice

Child suffered fatal injuries due to complications with anesthesia.

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$685,000
Premises Liability

Client sustained two broken legs from a fall over an unreasonably dangerous tripping hazard.

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$665,000
Motor Vehicle Collision/Wrongful Death

Client went to the aid of a vehicle accident victim and was struck and killed by a passing vehicle.

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$663,000
Motor Vehicle Collision

Client was backed into while on the job at an oil field site. Collision resulted in numerous back and neck injuries requiring surgeries.

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$650,000
18-Wheeler Collision

18-wheeler driver was rear-ended by another 18-wheeler causing headaches and neck injury.

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$625,000
Motor Vehicle Collision

Head-on collision led to wrist and hand injuries that required surgery, seat belt injuries, pain in the neck, sternum, pelvis, abdomen, shoulder, and back, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

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$550,000
18-Wheeler Collision

Client was rear-ended by a big rig causing low back and neck pain; physical recovery and treatment included injections, physical therapy, and counseling.

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$545,000
Cycling/Motor Vehicle Collision

Client on a bicycle was hit by a police patrol car causing brain damage, and injuries to the head, neck, legs, and arm.

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$504,149.81
Motor Vehicle Collision

Client was rear-ended causing injuries to the neck and right side of the body. Client’s neck injury required surgery.

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$500,000
Motor Vehicle Collision

Client was t-boned by a city vehicle sustaining neck and back injuries, TMJ, and headaches that required physical therapy and multiple injections.

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$500,000
Wrongful Death/Motor Vehicle Collision

Client was struck and killed during daylight hours while retrieving an item from the highway.

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$500,000
Motor Vehicle Collision

Client was rear-ended sustaining injuries to the neck, back, and knee.

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$500,000
Motor Vehicle Collision

Injuries to back, chest, shoulder, leg and spine requiring surgery.

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Our Team of Attorneys Is Ready to Help You
William F. Kendig
J. Marshall Rice
Jason Nichols
M. Carl Rice, Of Counsel
Franeka Taylor
William F. Kendig

William Kendig is a trial lawyer. He got his Bachelor's of Science from the University of Utah and followed by his law degree from Paul M. Herbert Law School at LSU. He has been licensed to practice law in Louisiana since 1986. Mr. Kendig will tell you, from a very young age, being a trial lawyer is all he ever wanted to do. He has spent the last 34 years honing his trial skills. He is known as a lawyer who will out work his opponents. Bill is disciplined and driven by the desire to serve his clients and to get results. He tries cases in state and federal court and has argued cases before the Courts of Appeal and Louisiana Supreme Court.

Mr. Kendig has served as the president of the Shreveport Bar Association and has served as a monitor on the Lawyers &... Read More

J. Marshall Rice

J. Marshall Rice is a personal injury trial attorney licensed to practice law in Louisiana and Texas. Growing up, Marshall witnessed his father practice law and knew from a young age that he wanted to follow in his father's footsteps. Marshall received a Bachelor's of Science degree from Centenary College of Louisiana followed by his law degree from Paul M. Herbert Law School at LSU. Marshall believes that everyone deserves quality representation and access to the courts. Not only does he exemplify the values of integrity, empathy and diligence, but he instills these values in his staff as well. He has served in influential roles such as the Louisiana Disciplinary Board, the Louisiana Association for Justice Board of Governors, and the Louisiana and Shreveport Bar... Read More

Jason Nichols

Jason Nichols is a personal injury trial lawyer licensed to practice in Louisiana. He enjoys getting to meet new people and listening to their needs. Jason values justice and strives to attain the best result possible for each client. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Centenary College of Louisiana in 2000, followed by his law degree from Paul M. Hebert Law School at LSU in 2003. Jason clerked for the Honorable Donald E. Walter, United States District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana, from 2003-2004. In 2004, he joined Cook, Yancey, King & Galloway, where he was a partner. In 2021, Jason joined Rice & Kendig. He has served on the boards of the Shreveport Bar Association and the Shreveport Bar Foundation. Jason has a strong faith that drives him to... Read More

M. Carl Rice, Of Counsel

M. Carl Rice, has practiced law in Shreveport for 46 years. He obtained his Bachelor's of Science degree from Centenary College of Louisiana followed by his law degree from Paul M. Herbet Law Center at LSU. He has been licensed to practice since 1971 and has since served on the executive committee, board of governors and the council of directors for the Louisiana Trial Lawyer's Association. Carl's experience is only half the reason why he was able to build a large and successful law practice without advertising. Carl's personal philosophy is that the practice of law is a ministry. Carl believes that each client is sent to us and our job is to minister to them through the practice of law. As lawyers, Carl believes we are to trust God and do our best for each person... Read More

Franeka Taylor

Franeka Taylor is a personal injury trial lawyer licensed to practice law in Louisiana. She is a native of Northwest Louisiana, having grown up in the small town of Homer, LA. She graduated summa cum laude with a 4.0 GPA from Louisiana Tech University in 2018, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Franeka then went on to receive her Juris Doctorate and a graduate diploma in Comparative Law from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 2021.

Entering law school, Franeka knew that she wanted to learn all the skills necessary to become an advocate for her future clients. While in law school, she completed an externship with the East Baton Rouge District Attorney's Office, served as a member of the Board of Advocates, participated in several trial... Read More

Frequently Asked Questions
If you've never had to deal with an insurance company on a personal injury claim before, you likely have lots of questions about how the process works. Here are answers to some of the questions we get most often as we help people throughout Shreveport-Bossier City with their claims. If you have more questions or need immediate help, call us.
Q: How do I pay for a lawyer?

A: If you're looking for an attorney, and you're worried about how much it's going to cost or what the fees are gonna be, don't let that be a reason not to call. At Rice & Kendig we work on... ... Watch Video

Q: How do I pay for medical bills?

A: If you've been in a wreck, a lot of times people are worried, "Am I going to have this big medical bill to pay for?" But if you have an attorney, they're going to make sure that that's taken... ... Watch Video

Q: Do I need a lawyer for my case?

A: If you've been injured as a result of somebody else's negligence, you may ask yourself, "Do I really need a lawyer for my case?" And the answer is absolutely. Remember, insurance companies... ... Watch Video

Q: What do I do after an accident?

A: After an accident, things are likely to be chaotic. But the first thing you need to do is check on the safety of those in your vehicle, as well as the other vehicle. You then need to begin... ... Watch Video

Q: Should I negotiate or speak with an insurance adjuster before hiring an attorney?

A: No. Insurance adjusters are professionals, trained to save the insurance company money and minimize your claim. Before speaking to an insurance claim adjuster call an attorney and make sure... ... Watch Video

Q: Can I afford to hire an attorney?

A: Yes. We handle personal injury cases are on a contingency fee basis. We are paid a percentage of the settlement or judgment at the end of the case. This means that we do not require payment... ... Watch Video

Q: How will I pay your fee and how much will it cost to have an initial consultation?

A: We offer a free initial consultation to evaluate and determine if we can help you under the facts and circumstances of your claim. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay us... ... Watch Video

Q: What are the different types of insurance?

A: Liability insurance is the mandatory insurance, Underinsured or uninsured coverage if someone hits you you're covered you can also add Medical payments coverage that will cover all your... ... Watch Video

Q: Will my insurance rates go up if I pursue a claim?

A: The law is very clear, an insurance company cannot raise your rates when you are not at fault. If you are not at fault and you make a claim for medical payments or uninsured motorist... ... Watch Video

Q: What if I can't come to your office?

A: If you can't come to our office, we can come to you. We also offer free telephone consultations if that is more convenient for you. If you are calling out of state, we can also use Zoom... ... Watch Video

Q: Will I have to go to court?

A: The best answer is- maybe. The decision to file suit or, go to trial, is one that will be made together with you based on the facts of your case. Suit is filed in some cases when the... ... Watch Video

Q: How long do I have to file an injury lawsuit?

A: Please don't wait until the last minute, but you have up to one year from the date of your accident to file suit. Keep in mind that many important decisions need to take place in the first... ... Watch Video

Q: How will I pay my medical bills while my case is pending?

A: This is a question we will work with you to answer. If you have health insurance, the Balanced Billing Act requires health providers to accept your insurance, just as they would if you... ... Watch Video

Q: How long will it take to settle or resolve my case?

A: Every case is different and has its own unique set of facts. Some cases are resolved in a matter of months and others, where serious injury occurs, or fault is contested may take longer. Our... ... Watch Video

Q: Do you help with the property damage to my car?

A: Yes. If your vehicle is repairable, we will make sure your vehicle is repaired at a qualified body shop and the insurance company pays for all related repairs. If your vehicle is a total... ... Watch Video

Q: Can I get a rental car?

A: Yes. If you were the owner and operator of your vehicle at the time of the wreck, once insurance is confirmed, we will cover the cost of a rental car, and submit the bill to the insurance... ... Watch Video

Q: How much is my case worth?

A: A true estimate of your case worth cannot be determined until you have finished medical treatment or maximized your recovery. The value of your claim will be based on the following factors:... ... Watch Video

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