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About Louis Gertler

Louis L. Gertler, Esq. is a New Orleans attorney and partner at Gertler Law Firm. He represents individuals and families in civil matters involving serious injuries and wrongful death in Louisiana, including claims related to product incidents, medical care, and large-scale proceedings such as mass tort matters and class actions.

Louis earned his Juris Doctor from Tulane University Law School in 1994. He has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America since 2012 and was named Lawyer of the Year for Product Liability Litigation Plaintiffs in New Orleans in 2022, an honor based on peer review.

Louis approaches each matter with thorough preparation, careful review of the facts, and clear communication, helping clients understand the process and available options at each stage of the case.

The 2026 Ultimate Guide to Car Accident Claims in Louisiana

March 28, 2026 by Louis Gertler Last Modified: March 28, 2026

A crash can throw your life off course in a matter of seconds. One minute, you are heading to work, picking up groceries, or driving home in New Orleans traffic. Next, you are dealing with pain, car damage, missed income, phone calls from insurance adjusters, and a pile of questions you did not plan to […]

The Ultimate Guide to Slip and Fall Law in Louisiana

March 27, 2026 by Louis Gertler Last Modified: March 27, 2026

A slip and fall claim in Louisiana may sound simple at first. Someone falls, gets hurt, and the property owner pays. Real cases rarely work that way. These claims often turn on details such as how long a hazard was present, who knew about it, what the injured person was doing, what the floor looked […]

Louisiana Injury Claim Guide in 2026

March 25, 2026 by Louis Gertler Last Modified: March 28, 2026

If you were hurt in a crash, fall, or another serious incident, this Louisiana injury claim guide in 2026 starts with one simple truth: what you do in the first days and weeks can shape the value and strength of your case. In Louisiana, injury claims now run under a two-year prescriptive period for delictual […]

What Louisiana Car Accident Laws in 2026 Mean for New Orleans Drivers

March 22, 2026 by Louis Gertler Last Modified: March 23, 2026

Louisiana car accident laws in 2026 carry much higher stakes for injured drivers in New Orleans than many people realise. A crash claim is no longer just about showing the other driver made a mistake. Now, the date of the wreck, the way fault is assigned, and the proof gathered in the first hours can […]

Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect in New Orleans

June 2, 2025 by Louis Gertler Last Modified: March 17, 2026

Most families don’t choose a nursing home in lightly, anticipating nursing home abuse. It usually happens after a stretch of difficult conversations, late-night worry, and a slow realisation that “doing everything at home” is no longer safe. Maybe your loved one needs help bathing. Maybe they’ve had falls. Maybe dementia has made daily life unpredictable. […]

What People Get Wrong, What Helps, and How Claims Usually Play Out After a Car Wreck Accident in New Orleans

June 2, 2025 by Louis Gertler Last Modified: March 7, 2026

There’s a moment after a crash in New Orleans that almost everyone remembers. Not the noise, not the impact, not even the other driver’s face. It’s the few seconds after. Your hands are on the wheel. Your heart is loud. You stare at the cracked windshield or the bent hood and your brain tries to […]

What Happens After a Streetcar Accident New Orleans Residents Experience?

May 12, 2025 by Louis Gertler Last Modified: March 16, 2026

A streetcar accident in New Orleans can raise many questions about safety, responsibility, and legal rights. Streetcars are part of everyday transportation in the city, moving thousands of riders and pedestrians through busy areas such as Canal Street, St. Charles Avenue, and other historic routes. While these vehicles are an important part of the city’s […]

Injury Claims in Jefferson Parish: What Really Happens Between the Crash and the Check

April 14, 2025 by Louis Gertler Last Modified: March 23, 2026

If you’ve been hurt in Jefferson Parish, the hardest part often starts after the ambulance leaves. The pain is one thing. The paperwork, the phone calls, the insurance pressure, and the uncertainty about what comes next can be even worse. People usually want the same answers right away: Who pays for my medical care?  How […]

How To Protect Your Car Accident Claim In Louisiana From Social Media Mistakes

March 24, 2025 by Louis Gertler Last Modified: March 7, 2026

Why does your social media stop being private after a crash Most people think of social media as a casual space. A place to post photos, share updates, and keep up with friends. That changes the moment a car accident claim begins. Once insurance companies get involved, your profiles are no longer just for friends […]

What to Expect During a Louisiana Personal Injury Trial

February 14, 2025 by Louis Gertler Last Modified: March 7, 2026

Most injury claims never see the inside of a courtroom. They resolve through negotiation, often quietly. Still, there are cases where talks stall, the insurance side digs in, and the only way forward is a trial. When that happens, people usually feel uneasy for one reason: they do not know what comes next. A Louisiana […]

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