About Shreveport Personal Injury Lawyer – Travis Desiah
Travis Desiah is the founding attorney of Desiah Injury Lawyers, licensed in Louisiana since 2014 and Texas since 2022, representing injury victims across Shreveport and New Orleans, Louisiana. He handles cases in state and federal courts involving car accidents, commercial truck and 18-wheeler collisions, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian and bicycle accidents, dog bites, workers’ compensation claims, and traumatic brain injury.
BACKGROUND & CREDENTIALS
Travis Desiah holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Northwestern State University and a Juris Doctor from Mississippi College School of Law, where he graduated cum laude. While in law school, he served as Executive Trial Competition Chair of the Moot Court Board, received the Dean’s Award for academic achievement, and earned multiple American Jurisprudence Awards for top grades in individual courses. He was admitted to the Louisiana State Bar in 2014 and the State Bar of Texas in 2022.
APPROACH TO CASES
Desiah works to keep clients directly informed throughout their case rather than routing communication through staff, and applies the same level of attention to smaller claims as larger ones. He negotiates with insurance companies and opposing counsel to pursue settlements, and represents clients in trial proceedings when a fair settlement isn’t reached.
RECOGNITION & MEMBERSHIPS
- Member, Louisiana State Bar Association
- Member, State Bar of Texas
- Executive Trial Competition Chair, Mississippi College School of Law Moot Court Board
CASE RESULTS
- $300,000 — settlement for a client struck from behind by a commercial vehicle, sustaining a herniated disc
- $240,000 — combined settlement for a workers’ compensation claim involving a workplace injury caused by negligence
- $150,000 — combined settlement for a client injured as a passenger in a vehicle pushed into a ditch (the maximum available under the at-fault driver’s policy)
- $100,000 — settlement for a family after a fatal drunk-driving collision, covering funeral and related costs
- $75,000 — settlement for a client struck from behind by a large truck, requiring extended physical therapy
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case.
OFFICE LOCATIONS
📍Shreveport Office: 333 Texas St, Ste 1300, Shreveport, LA 71101 — (318) 252-3034
Serving clients throughout Shreveport and New Orleans, Louisiana.
Practice Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
For injuries occurring on or after July 1, 2024, Louisiana’s prescriptive period for most personal injury claims is two years from the date of injury. Claims for injuries that occurred before that date remain subject to the prior one-year deadline. Travis Desiah can confirm the applicable deadline for your specific accident date during a free consultation.
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Louisiana?
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Louisiana?
Louisiana applies a comparative fault system, meaning your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault rather than eliminated entirely. An attorney can help ensure the percentage of fault assigned to you is accurate and not overstated by the insurance company.
What if I was partly at fault for my accident in Louisiana?
What if I was partly at fault for my accident in Louisiana?
Most Louisiana workers’ compensation claims must be filed within one year of the accident, though this can extend up to three years in cases where the injury doesn’t develop or become apparent immediately. Travis Desiah can review the specifics of your workplace injury to confirm your deadline.
How long do I have to file a workers' compensation claim in Louisiana?
How long do I have to file a workers' compensation claim in Louisiana?
Yes, the firm represents clients in commercial truck and 18-wheeler accident cases in both Shreveport and New Orleans. These cases often involve federal trucking regulations in addition to Louisiana state law, and Travis Desiah has represented clients in claims involving serious injuries from these collisions.
Does Desiah Injury Lawyers handle truck accident cases in Shreveport and New Orleans?
Does Desiah Injury Lawyers handle truck accident cases in Shreveport and New Orleans?
The firm offers a free initial consultation, and personal injury cases are typically handled on a contingency-fee basis, meaning there’s no upfront cost and fees are only collected if you recover compensation. Confirm the specific fee structure with the firm directly.
How much does it cost to hire a personal injury lawyer at Desiah Injury Lawyers?
How much does it cost to hire a personal injury lawyer at Desiah Injury Lawyers?
