Were you or someone you love injured in an accident involving a forklift? If so, you could hold the other party accountable for their negligence. Let our Alexandria forklift truck accident lawyer go to bat for you. They can take on the insurance company and fight hard to obtain the best possible outcome for you.
Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers was founded in 2014 and has over 350 years of combined personal injury experience. If we represent you, we will work to recover compensation for your medical bills, income loss, pain and suffering, and more.
Possible Economic and Non-Economic Damages After a Truck Accident
According to National Safety Council (NSC) data, studies cite 7,290 non-fatal injuries and 70 fatalities related to forklift accidents in 2020. If you or a loved one was injured in a truck accident, our Alexandria truck accident lawyer can help you recover compensation for your injuries and related expenses and losses, including:
- Medical costs for past and future care
- Lost income
- Reduced loss of earning potential
- Property damage expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Scarring
- Mental anguish
If a family member was fatally injured in a forklift truck accident, your family could be entitled to wrongful death damages. We can help eligible family members fight for appropriate compensation within the allotted time.
Our Truck Accident Attorney Will Clarify the Statute of Limitations
Louisiana law generally gives you one year to file a lawsuit after a negligence-based accident. The filing deadline, called the statute of limitations, can vary based on the age of the injured party and the outcome of the accident. Accordingly:
- The statutory clock on personal injury lawsuits starts running on the date of the accident, according to CC Art. 3492.
- The statutory clock on wrongful death lawsuits starts running on the date of a loved one’s demise, according to CC Art. 2315.2.
It is never too soon to get our forklift accident lawyer in Alexandria, LA, involved in your case. With sufficient notice from you, our team will do everything we can to file your lawsuit on time.
Laborde Earles injury was great for me they took care of me very fast and professional. If for any reason I need legal help they will be who I use.
ClientOur Investigation Will Identify the Cause of Your Forklift Truck Accident
To pursue compensation, you have to prove the negligence that caused your accident. When we represent you, our forklift truck accident attorney in Alexandria, LA, does this task for you. Potential causes and contributing factors can include:
- The forklift malfunctioned during use
- The driver using the forklift improperly
- Driver inexperience or fatigue
- No or improper forklift maintenance
- The forklift tipping over during a sharp turn
- Being struck or crushed by a forklift
- Falling onto or off of a forklift
- Falling when the forklift struck another object
At Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, we know your case requires proof of the legal elements of negligence — duty, breach, causation, and damages. Our investigation will document these elements for you.
We Will Compile, Organize, and Submit Evidence on Your Behalf
The majority of personal injury cases are settled out of court, as this is typically the result of evidence that indicates negligence. Our legal team knows how important your evidence file is, so we can build one that supports the validity of your case. It will contain:
- Internal incident and accident review reports
- Medical records, bills, and written prognosis
- Employment records and other proof of income
- Photos of the accident scene and your injuries
- Statements from lay and expert witnesses
- The forklift’s repair and maintenance records
Leave evidence collection to us. Our team will handle the details of compiling information rather than tax you or your loved ones with it.
I thank God for Digger & David. I don’t know what we would have done if it hadn’t have been for them.
Rick Smith | ClientHow Our Truck Accident Lawyer Builds Your Case
Building a personal injury case on your own can be an overwhelming undertaking. By hiring our client-focused and results-driven law firm, you can focus on getting better. In the meantime, our forklift accident attorney in Alexandria, LA, will take care of the details of your case. We can:
- Investigate the cause of the accident
- Assess your potential compensation
- Build a compelling evidence case
- Identify the negligent party and their insurer
- Speak with interested parties on your behalf
- Complete and submit insurance claim forms
- Answer all your questions and concerns
- Provide timely updates on your case
We also handle the negotiation process by fielding settlement offers and weighing the pros and cons of each. While the final decision to accept or reject a settlement is yours, we help you make a well-informed decision. We may also represent you in a trial if we cannot settle your case during negotiations.
Five Star Client Reviews for Laborde Earles
Hearing from our previous clients can help you learn more about how hard our law firm works to provide outstanding client support. In online reviews, they say:
- Joshua Richison: Brittany Wiley was awesome…Kept me posted regularly and answered every question that I had…if I could give more than 5 stars, I would!
- Elise Bosworth: Jeanne and Kim were always kind, considerate, and knowledgeable…Should I need an attorney in the future, I will be sure to call Jeanne.
- David Arellano: They will get you the best service. Miss Jeanne Laborde and Miss Kimberly Fontenot are the best. Thanks a lot [for helping] me out with my accident.
We provide the same responsive, communicative legal care and support for you and fight hard for the financial compensation you need and deserve.
The reassurance from Digger and his staff gave me that renewed hope that it’s going to be okay down the road.
ClientContact Our Truck Accident Review Team Today
Were you or a loved one injured in a forklift accident? If so, you could be entitled to financial compensation from the at-fault party. Our law firm will help you build a strong case and negotiate a favorable settlement.
Find out how our Alexandria forklift truck accident lawyer will fight for you by contacting Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers today. Our team gives free, no-obligation consultations.
