Business Details
Trusted Personal Injury & Workers' Compensation Lawyers
At De Jean & Leger, we prioritize client care through personalized legal strategies built on over 55 years of combined experience in personal injury, workers' compensation, and Social Security Disability law. Our firm focuses on understanding each client's unique circumstances to develop tailored approaches that maximize compensation outcomes. We maintain transparency throughout the legal process while adhering to strict ethical standards and professional accountability. Our contingency fee model ensures accessibility to quality legal representation regardless of financial constraints. Through consistent communication and dedicated advocacy, we strive to alleviate client stress while pursuing favorable resolutions.Our local roots in Opelousas enable culturally informed representation that resonates with community needs. We maintain rigorous case preparation standards while emphasizing compassionate client support throughout legal proceedings. Our track record demonstrates consistent success in navigating complex insurance negotiations and courtroom litigation. We provide comprehensive legal guidance covering all stages of claim submission, appeals, and benefit protection. Our firm remains committed to evolving with legal developments to better serve clients' changing needs.
Services
Personal Injury
Workers Compensation
Social Security Disability
Maritime Law
Legal Representation
Highlights and features
- We offer over 55 years of combined legal experience in injury and disability cases
- Our team develops personalized case strategies for each client's unique situation
- We work on a contingency fee basis with no upfront costs
- Our local attorneys understand Opelousas community needs and culture
- We maintain direct attorney-client communication throughout case proceedings
Services
Personal Injury
We represent clients injured through no fault of their own in motor vehicle accidents, workplace incidents, and other negligence cases. Our attorneys secure compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. With decades of combined experience, we handle complex negotiations with insurance companies to ensure fair settlements.
Workers Compensation
Our firm assists injured workers navigating Louisiana's workers' compensation system. We handle claim submissions, appeals, and hearings to secure medical treatment coverage and wage replacement benefits. Our contingency fee model ensures accessible representation throughout the claims process.
Social Security Disability
We guide clients through Social Security Disability applications and appeals. Our services include medical documentation gathering, claim preparation, and representation at administrative hearings. We specialize in complex cases involving denied applications or appeals.
Maritime Law
Our maritime injury representation covers Jones Act claims, Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act cases, and Death on the High Seas Act claims. We handle offshore accident investigations and pursue compensation for seamen and maritime workers injured in Gulf Coast operations.
Legal Representation
We provide courtroom representation for personal injury, workers' compensation, and SSD cases requiring litigation. Our attorneys prepare comprehensive case strategies, gather evidence, and advocate for client interests at all legal proceedings, from initial hearings to appeals.
People
Thomas Joseph DeJean
Attorney
With decades of legal experience, Thomas DeJean specializes in personal injury, workers' compensation, and disability law. He focuses on client-centered representation while maintaining strong courtroom advocacy skills to protect client interests.
Michael Keith Leger
Attorney
Michael Leger brings extensive legal expertise to injury and disability cases, emphasizing personalized client communication and thorough case preparation. He works closely with clients to develop effective legal strategies tailored to individual needs.
Questions
What types of personal injury cases do you handle?
We handle motor vehicle accidents, slip-and-falls, defective products, nursing home abuse, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, and offshore/maritime injuries.
How does your contingency fee arrangement work?
You pay no upfront fees - our legal fees come from the compensation we recover for you. If we don't win, you don't pay.
What should I do immediately after a workplace injury?
Notify your employer promptly, seek medical attention, document the incident, and contact our firm to protect your workers' compensation rights.
Can I apply for Social Security Disability benefits while working?
Generally no - SSD requires total disability preventing substantial gainful activity. Our attorneys can evaluate your specific situation during consultation.
Do you offer home or hospital visitations for consultations?
Yes, we provide flexible meeting arrangements including home, hospital, or workplace visits when mobility is limited by injury.
What distinguishes your firm from other Louisiana law practices?
Our personalized approach combines local community understanding with decades of specialized legal experience in injury, workers' comp, and disability cases.
