What to Do After a Car Accident in Louisiana
Steps to protect your health, your rights and your claim after a crash.
November 3, 2026
NEW ORLEANS PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER —
REAL PEOPLE. REAL ANSWERS. RIGHT HERE AT HOME.
When an accident changes your life, you need an attorney who will fight for you. Stephen J. Hecker provides experienced, aggressive representation for injury victims in New Orleans and across Louisiana.
ABOUT —
Stephen J. Hecker is a New Orleans personal injury attorney who is committed to helping accident victims and their families move forward. He grew up here, went to school here, and opened his own firm here in 2016. With a focus on personal service and aggressive representation, Stephen fights to hold negligent parties and insurance companies accountable.
PRACTICE AREAS
From car and truck accidents to serious injuries and wrongful death, we stand up to insurance companies and fight for the compensation you deserve.
We help injured drivers, passengers and families get the compensation they deserve.
We take on trucking companies and their insurers after 18-wheeler crashes.
AFTER THE WRECKER, CALL HECKER —
When you get into an accident, the first call should always be to emergency services. Then you call the wrecker, and that is usually when the insurance calls start. The adjuster on the other end works for the insurance company, not for you. Their job is to close your claim for as little as possible.
That is why your next call should be to an attorney who knows the courts, the roads and the insurance companies here at home. Stephen J. Hecker handles the paperwork, the adjusters and the deadlines so you can focus on getting better.
Get emergency help and medical care first. Your health comes before anything else.
Get your vehicle moved and the scene cleared. Take photos and get the other driver’s information if you can.
Before you give a recorded statement or sign anything for an insurance company, call (504) 446-1000.
REVIEWS
Stephen J. Hecker is rated 5.0 stars on Google. Here is what a few reviewers had to say.
Stephen is a really great guy!! I met him over 5 years ago. I’ve referred a few clients to him, and they’ve been satisfied with how professional he was and how well he handled their matters. He is very calm, and he values his clients. I would highly recommend him!
I was involved in an accident while traveling out of town and Stephen handled everything from getting my car towed home to negotiating with the insurance company and processing my claim. He is very personable, professional and treated me like extended family. Thank you for all your help and support throughout this process.
Stephen J. Hecker was exceptional from start to finish. He took great care of my wife and me, always making sure we felt informed, supported, and confident throughout the process. …
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OUR OFFICES
Meet with Stephen in New Orleans, Alexandria or Ferriday. One phone number reaches all three offices.
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