Internal organ damage can cause life-long harm, affecting your enjoyment of life and ability to work. Unfortunately, many accidents can cause this type of harm which can be stressful to deal with — especially if another person or company is responsible.
Our Marksville organ damage lawyers can review your legal options during a free consultation. If we can help, we will provide everything you need to manage your compensation claim. Our personal injury team will take care of every aspect of your case so you can focus on your recovery and know that legal professionals are handling your case.
Our Organ Damage Lawyers in Marksville, LA, Will Support and Guide You
To hold a person or company legally responsible for the harm you suffered in a personal injury lawsuit, you must prove negligence. This is achieved by gathering evidence to show:
- The potentially liable party owed you a duty of care.
- There was a breach of that legal duty by them acting or failing to act in a certain way.
- Their actions resulted in you suffering injuries and losses.
- You suffered compensatory physical, emotional, and financial damages.
With over 350 years of combined legal experience in managing complex personal injury cases, we support our clients by investigating the cause of the accident and gathering the evidence required to establish negligence and financial liability for your injuries.
Evidence comes from many sources and will depend on the facts of your case. For example, suppose you suffered organ damage in a car accident. In that case, we could use medical records, diagnostic test results, police accident reports, CCTV footage, witness statements, employment records, and expert testimony to substantiate your claim.
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ClientCompensable Damages for Internal Injury Cases in Louisiana
Once we establish liability, our Marksville organ damage lawyers will carefully assess your current and projected financial damages related to economic and non-economic losses, which can include:
- Medical expenses, surgeries, treatment, and rehabilitation costs
- Lost income and diminished earning capacity if your injuries limit or prevent you from returning to work
- Physical pain and emotional suffering due to your injury
- Impaired enjoyment of life if your quality of life is affected
- Disfigurement or disability
- Property loss or damage
In fatal accidents, our wrongful death lawyers support surviving families by representing them in a civil lawsuit to file for damages related to medical bills, funeral and burial costs, and loss of companionship and financial support.
The compensation you could recover will depend on many factors, such as the severity of the injuries caused, how the accident happened, who is responsible, and how much insurance coverage is available. For example, if you suffered organ damage in a truck accident, and both driver and employer are found negligent, both parties could be liable for your injuries.
The legal process can be complex, especially while recovering from your injuries but do not worry. You are not alone in this – we are here to support you every step of the way.
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Rick Smith | ClientInternal Organ Damage Injuries Stem From Many Different Types of Accidents
Regrettably, organ damage can happen for many reasons; however, some of the most common causes can be attributed to the following types of accidents:
Auto Accidents
Driver negligence is the cause of most auto accidents. Negligence behind the wheel can take many forms, such as drunk driving, distracted driving, speeding, ignoring traffic controls and signals, failure to yield, dangerous lane changes, and many more. If you can show the other driver was negligent in some way and you were injured, you will most likely be able to recover compensation.
Workplace Accidents
If you suffered organ damage due to a workplace accident, you would need to pursue a claim with your employer via the workers’ compensation system; unless a third party other than your employer was responsible. In that case, you could file a personal injury lawsuit against the negligent third party in addition to a workers’ compensation claim.
Medical Negligence
Internal organ damage from medical negligence could be due to a surgical error, failure to diagnose, or prescription drug errors. To succeed in your claim, you must prove the care you received fell below reasonable standards, and you suffered an injury as a result.
Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents can cause blunt trauma damage, rupturing blood vessels and organs. The liver and spleen are the most commonly affected organs; however, any part of the body organ can be affected. If you sustained your injury due to a hazard at the premises where you slipped or had a fall, you may be able to sue for damages against the property owner or manager.
Our injury lawyers can help you to determine the type of internal organ injury you have and how it affects your daily life and ability to work. From there, we can investigate what happened, identify who is responsible, and pursue the compensation you deserve to move past this difficult time.
Is There A Time Limit For Filing a Personal Injury or Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
Yes. In Louisiana, injured people generally have two years to file a personal injury lawsuit per CC Art. 3492. The exact time frame applies to surviving families filing a lawsuit for wrongful death (per CC Art. 2315.2).
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ClientContact Us for Help From Our Organ Damage Attorneys in Marksville, LA, for a Free Consultation
If you or a loved one suffered from organ damage in an accident caused by another person or organization, the attorneys at Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can help. We are a progressive law firm with traditional values. Our reputation for hard work and compassionate client support blended with professional legal representation means we are confident in our ability and experience, whatever your situation.
To learn more about how we can help you today, contact us to discuss your legal options during a free consultation.
