Law Office of Donald D'Aunoy Jr., LLC

General information

Donald D’Aunoy Jr. provides superior and personal customer service to all of his clients. Mr. D'Aunoy speaks with everyone when they initially contact his office for a free case evaluation. If Mr. D'Aunoy decides to take a caller’s case, he meets with them personally to explain the litigation process and answer the new client’s questions. If the client is from outside of Jefferson Parish, Mr. D'Aunoy travels to the client’s home or office.

All clients are given direct access to Donald D’Aunoy Jr. They receive his direct number and email.

PERSONAL INJURY CASES

In personal injury cases, Law Office of Donald D’Aunoy Jr., LLC advances costs and expenses, which may include medical testing, doctor evaluations, and court filing fees. These costs and expenses are deducted out of the settlement or judgment proceeds after the firm’s fee is deducted. However, if no recovery is made on a case, the client will NOT be required to repay the law firm.

After hiring Law Office of Donald D’Aunoy Jr., LLC, Mr. Don works quickly and aggressively to perform the following tasks within the first two days of representation:

*Start a formal claim with the defendants
*Request all accident reports and insurance
information
*Determine whether the client is receiving
appropriate medical treatment
*Collect important information from the accident,
including taking photos
*Request the client’s medical reports and bills
since the accident
*Schedule an in person status meeting with the
client within 30 days

Mr. D'Aunoy believes in regular status meetings with his clients. He personally meets with each of his clients at least once every two months.

Furthermore, each client is provided with Mr. D'Aunoy’s direct number. If Mr. D'Aunoy does not speak with his client when they call, he returns client phone calls within 24 hours.

All medical and accident reports, bills and correspondence relative to the accident are sent to the client as soon as the firm receives them. Mr. D'Aunoy believes that his clients should be as informed about their cases as he is. Mr. D'Aunoy views the client-attorney relationship as a team with the client being in charge of major decisions like settlement and whether to file a lawsuit. Thus, Mr. D'Aunoy consults with his clients before making major decisions on their cases so that his clients feel that they are part of the decision making process.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION CASE

In workers’ compensation cases, Mr. D'Aunoy performs the same tasks explained above. However, he also makes sure that the client’s employer and its workers’ compensation insurer are performing their obligations under the Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Act.

Mr. D'Aunoy works quickly to make sure that the client is allowed to his/her Choice of Physician at the employer’s expense. In cases where the client cannot work as result of the work injury, Mr. D'Aunoy obtains work disability slips from the client’s doctor so that temporary total disability benefits (weekly wage benefits) begin.

Mr. D'Aunoy thoroughly explains to the client his/her rights under the workers’ compensation law. For example, the client should not be responsible for any accident related medical treatment or prescriptions and is entitled to mileage reimbursement to and from doctor appointments.

All medical and accident reports, bills and correspondence relative to the accident are sent to the client as soon as Mr. D'Aunoy receives them. Mr. D'Aunoy believes that his clients should be as informed about their cases as he is. Mr. D'Aunoy views the client-attorney relationship as a team with the client being in charge of major decisions like settlement and whether to file a lawsuit. Thus, Mr. Don consults with his clients before making major decisions on their cases so that his clients feel that they are part of the decision making process.

BUSINESS AND INSURANCE CLIENTS

All business and insurance company prospects that inquire about retaining the services of Law Office of Donald D’Aunoy Jr., LLC are given free consultations. If a company is interested in retaining the law office’s services to defend a case or provide another legal service, Mr. Don attempts to estimate how much it will cost and how long it will take based on the facts and circumstances available.

Mr. D'Aunoy is committed to providing quality services at an affordable hourly rate. He also discusses cost and expense reimbursement before signing an attorney-client agreement with a company.

Mr. D'Aunoy provides detailed itemization of his times with his monthly bills. No client is kept in the dark about the work that is performed to justify his bills. All business and insurance clients have direct access to Mr. D'Aunoy throughout the week via phone and email.

Mr. D'Aunoy provides periodic memorandums to his business and insurance clients explaining the law applicable to their cases and detailing their potential exposure. No client is kept in the dark as to what the potential ramifications of their cases may be. He explains the pros and cons to settlement and can estimate the cost of taking a case to trial.