If you are recovering from injuries sustained in a crash with a drunk driver, you may be able to hold them legally liable for your damages. You do not have to try to navigate this process on your own in Kenner. Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers may be able to fight for you.
A lawyer from our team can help you seek compensation to recover your losses, including medical bills and lost wages due to missing work after a drunk driving accident. We offer free case reviews so you can learn more about our services and fee structure. We work on contingency, so you will not owe us any fees unless and until we can secure compensation for you.
Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit in a Drunk Driving Accident
Nothing can undo the injuries you suffered because another driver chose to get behind the wheel after drinking. However, filing a claim or lawsuit may allow you to hold them accountable and reduce the financial impacts of the crash. A Lake Charles personal injury lawyer from our team will help.
The recoverable compensation may help pay for your:
- Emergency and long-term medical treatment
- Lost wages and benefits
- Long-term reduction in income
- Vehicle repair or replacement
- Related expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Other intangible losses
An injury lawyer with our firm may be able to help you establish a value for your case and negotiate with this fair range in mind. Having legal representation on your side can ease the process of filing an insurance claim, negotiating a settlement, or preparing to go to trial.
Wrongful Death Caused by a Kenner Drunk Driver
At Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, our team also handles wrongful death cases. We can evaluate the accident that took your loved one’s life and determine your options for pursuing damages under the state’s wrongful death statute, CC Art. 2315.2.
In general, family members who can pursue these damages include:
- The surviving spouse
- Children
- Surviving parents, if there is no surviving spouse or any children
You can contact us to discuss your options today if you believe your loved one died because of a drunk driver’s reckless behavior.
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ClientA Car Accident Attorney Serving Kenner May Be Able to Help with Your Case
After the accident, it is normal not to feel up to the task of handling the paperwork, legal deadlines, and other tasks that come with pursuing an insurance claim. However, it is important to act as quickly as possible to get started.
A car accident attorney serving Kenner from our New Orleans office can manage these tasks with ease and provide support and guidance along the way. Here are some of the most important ways a lawyer can help with your claim:
- Managing your case from start to finish, giving you more time to focus on recovering from the accident
- Collecting all documentation and evidence that supports the case
- Filing case paperwork with the courts on time so that you won’t have to worry about missing the deadline, such as Louisiana’s two-year statute of limitations (CC Art. 3492) to file an injury lawsuit
- Explaining complex legal concepts and terms to you so that you can follow the developments in the case
- Answering any questions that come up about the claims process
- Ensuring you stay up to date at all times with what is happening with the case
Louisiana has criminal repercussions for those who drive while intoxicated and cause an accident. They also allow injured accident victims to pursue legal damages in civil court. These are two separate cases, meaning you may be able to recover your losses regardless of the status of the criminal case against the at-fault driver.
We are ready to help you seek compensation for your accident today. Our team will review what happened, look into your options, and explain what we may be able to do to help.
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Rick Smith | ClientOur Lawyers Can Help Establish Liability in a Drunk Driving Accident
Liability refers to who is responsible if an accident led to someone else’s injuries or death. When it comes to drunk driving accidents in Jefferson Parish, a driver may be liable if their intoxication caused them to collide with another vehicle or injure passengers in their own car.
One easy way to confirm the other driver was drunk is if they received a conviction of driving while intoxicated under R.S. 14-98. This means:
- They had a blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) above the legal limit of 0.08 percent when the law enforcement officers tested them; or
- There was another reason to believe they were drunk.
We do not have to prove they were drunk to show they are liable for the crash, though. They may also be liable if their negligence caused the accident. In every crash, a critical event occurred—possibly because of their intoxicated state – directly leading to a collision. This could be a failure to maintain their lane, running a red light, or violating another traffic law.
The reassurance from Digger and his staff gave me that renewed hope that it’s going to be okay down the road.
ClientUnderstanding the Concept of Negligence in DWI and DUI Accidents
While a BAC over the legal limit may result in a drunk driver’s liability for your injuries, there may be many factors involved when a court considers whether a person is responsible for a car accident.
For example, if a person had a BAC below the legal limit but was texting while driving, this is also negligence. Acting negligently simply means that they did not exercise due caution as required of all drivers while on the road. Other negligent actions behind the wheel could include:
- Speeding
- Unsafe lane changes
- Ignoring stop signs and traffic signals
- Passing when not allowed
- Reckless driving
- Following too closely
If you have questions about who is liable in your Kenner collision, one of our traffic accident lawyers can review your case and answer them for you. We can also discuss all of the options available for seeking compensation in your case and help you develop the best legal strategy for your potential financial recovery.
Evidence We Could Use to Prove Liability
If we work together, we will gather and review evidence from your accident to help prove your case. Examples of possible supporting evidence includes:
- The police officer’s accident report
- Your medical records
- Photos and/or video footage of the accident scene or your injuries
- Witness statements
We can also handle negotiations with the liable party’s insurer on your behalf and represent you in all meetings about the case. If negotiations do not end in a fair settlement award for you, we could take the case to trial.
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ClientCall Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers Today for a Free Consultation
Filing an insurance claim or Jefferson Parish civil suit in response to a Kenner drunk driving accident could allow you to recover some of what you lost. You may be able to collect compensation for a variety of expenses and losses.
Call our New Orleans office today at (504) 777-7777 to learn more about what one of our Kenner drunk driving accident lawyers can do for you. Our initial consultations are free for accident victims.
