The outcome of each client’s case means as much to us as it does to them. That is why we never charge a fee until our clients get paid. We will take the time to sit down with you and conduct a thorough evaluation of your case. We will also identify the responsible parties for your injuries, estimate the value of your claim, and explain all your legal options. Once you decide to move forward with us, we will get to work right away so that you can receive compensation as quickly as possible.
Types of Car Accidents in Cankton, Louisiana
A car accident can change your life in an instant, leaving you with devastating physical injuries, intense emotional trauma, and unbearable financial stress. The medical bills can pile up in a hurry. You might have to miss work while recovering – if you do not have paid time off or short-term disability, you could be looking at weeks or months without a paycheck. A Cankton car accident lawyer from our firm can help take this stress off your shoulders.
At Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, our job is to make your life as easy as possible in the days and weeks after a car accident in Cankton. We will investigate your accident, gather evidence against the other driver, and aggressively pursue them and their insurance company for the monetary compensation you deserve.
We have helped clients win significant settlements for the following types of accidents and more:
Rear-end Collisions
Rear-end collisions happen when the front of one car strikes the back of another. The back driver is often the one at fault, either because they were following too closely or were not paying enough attention to stop in time. In rare cases, the front driver in a rear-end collision is partly or fully at fault, such as when they arbitrarily hit their brakes or cut in front of another driver and then suddenly stop.
If you were driving on Highway 93 or another Cankton roadway when someone rear-ended your vehicle, causing your injury and/ or property damage, our personal injury team will work to prove the other driver was at fault and fight for fair compensation on your behalf.
Head-on Collisions
A head-on collision, in which two cars traveling in opposite directions run straight into each other, can lead to devastating injuries and significant property damage due to the double-impact effect – the effective speed of impact is doubled when you hit another car coming toward you at the same speed.
We will take on the other driver who caused your head-on collision to help you recover the money you deserve.
Side-Impact Collisions
Side-impact collisions may occur when one driver runs a red light or stop sign or pulls out in front of another vehicle. The vehicle hit from the side often incurs the most damage in this type of accident. We can help you recover compensation for your bodily injuries and the damage to your vehicle.
Drunk Driving Collisions
The National Highway Traffic Safety Association states that alcohol “reduces the function of the brain, impairing thinking, reasoning, and muscle coordination.” If we find evidence that the other driver was under the influence when they caused your crash-related injuries, we can use it against them to increase your monetary award.
Distracted Driving Accidents
We will also investigate to find evidence if the other driver was not paying full attention to the road at the time of the accident. We can scour phone records and review other data to determine if the other driver was distracted by a smartphone or other portable electronic device.
Shared-Fault Accidents
Louisiana is a comparative negligence state, which means you may be eligible to recover compensation even if you were partly at fault for your car accident. In a shared-fault accident, you may be able to recover a percentage of your total damages that corresponds to the other driver’s share of the fault under CC Art. 2323.
For instance, if your damages total $50,000 and you and the other driver were each 50% at fault, we can help you recover at least $25,000 from the other driver and their insurance company.
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.
ClientA Cankton Car Accident Lawyer from Our Firm Can Help You Pursue Compensation
At Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, we fight for the full and fair compensation you deserve. Our team seeks monetary compensation not only for your economic losses – meaning those involving actual financial depletion – but also for your non-economic losses that cannot be quantified in dollar terms.
Economic Damages
Your Cankton car accident settlement or award may include money for the following financial losses caused by your injuries:
- Current and future medical bills (e.g., ambulance transport, hospital stay, imaging tests, assistive medical devices, prescription medications, rehabilitation, etc.)
- Lost wages (e.g., the amount of income you would have earned had you not been in the accident)
- Reduced earning capacity (e.g., your accident-related injuries forced you to take a lower-paying position or stop working altogether)
- Property damage (e.g., the cost of repairing or replacing your vehicle and other belongings damaged in the accident)
Non-Economic Damages
These are the physical and emotional damages you incurred due to a car accident caused by someone else. For example:
- Pain and suffering (e.g., the physical pain you now deal with every day due to the crash)
- Loss of enjoyment of life (e.g., your injuries prevent you from participating in activities you enjoyed prior to the accident, such as jogging or playing with your children)
- Emotional anguish (e.g., the mental trauma you have suffered since the accident, including anxiety, depression, and/or insomnia)
- Disfigurement or disability (e.g., the accident left you with a permanent disability or scarring)
- Loss of companionship (e.g., you lost a loved one in a car accident that was not their fault)
If you lost a loved one due to a negligent driver in Cankton, we may be able to pursue wrongful death damages. These may include the cost of medical care before your loved one’s passing, funeral and burial expenses, and the income they would have earned if not for the fatal accident.
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 | ClientThe Statute of Limitations on Injury Lawsuits
In Louisiana, the statute of limitations on car accident claims is only two years under CC Art. 3492. If you let this short deadline expire, you may lose the right to recover compensation, no matter how strong your case is or how much evidence you have.
For a wrongful death action, you also only have two years from the date of your loved one’s death to file a lawsuit per CC Art. 2315.2.
The reassurance from Digger and his staff gave me that renewed hope that it’s going to be okay down the road.
ClientWhat Past Clients Say About Our Firm
Sometimes the best way to choose a law firm is to look at what past clients have said about their hard work and dedication. Here are just some of the 5-star reviews our clients have posted on Google:
- “Feel like I am in good hands. Great professional attention…” – Daniel
- “The staff at Laborde & Earles is top-notch. To the attorneys that handled my case (Kelby & Scott) to all the paralegals and other staff that assisted me with my case, all were awesome. Would highly recommend!” – Kyle
- “They helped me when the other party’s insurance wouldn’t answer my calls! They got the job done and efficiently!” – Lacey
Our team will work just as hard for you and seek the best possible outcome for your case.
They treated us like no other people would. Whenever we needed something they were there for us. I put my trust in them and I don’t regret it.
ClientContact Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers Today
Contact Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers as soon as you are able after your collision. If you believe the statute of limitations might be nearing its expiration date, we can take quick legal action to keep your claim active.
For a free Cankton car accident case evaluation, call Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers today at (337) 777-7777.
