After an offshore accident, a serious crash, or a hurricane insurance dispute, the next steps can feel harder than the event itself. Questions about medical bills, lost work, insurance coverage, and a family’s future deserve a clear conversation—not pressure, not confusion.
We’ve represented South Louisiana individuals and families since 1971, with Gulf Coast roots that shape how we approach every person and every claim.
Hear more about the injury matters we handle and how we protect our clients’ rights.
Claims That Call for a Local Legal Team
Most cases involve more than one concern. An accident can raise questions about injuries, lost income, insurance coverage, and the responsibilities of companies operating offshore, in the oilfield, on the water, or on the road. We take time to understand the full picture before helping a client consider the path forward. Our team brings more than 100 years of combined legal experience to matters affecting the communities where we live and work.
Our work includes:
- Personal injury claims
- Car and 18-wheeler accidents
- Jones Act maritime accidents
- Aviation accidents
- Offshore and oilfield injury matters
- Wrongful death claims
- Hurricane claims and insurance disputes
- Disability matters
Knowing Where to Start Makes All the Difference
Different circumstances call for different conversations. A worker hurt offshore faces questions tied to maritime law. A family dealing with the loss of a loved one needs space to address both the legal issues and the personal weight of what’s happened. Someone whose hurricane claim has stalled needs help understanding what the insurance process actually means for their recovery.
We don’t lose sight of the person behind the paperwork. Three generations of the Waitz family, alongside Hunt Downer and our local team, have served Louisiana families through difficult moments for more than five decades. Our attorneys grew up in these communities and understand the region’s industries, courts, and insurance systems—because this is home to us too.
We offer no-cost, confidential consultations for injury, hurricane, and disability matters. It’s an opportunity to discuss what happened, ask questions, and get straightforward information about your rights—without pressure. When you’re ready to talk, Waitz & Downer is available at (985) 331-7832.