A serious injury can cause you pain and financial stress. If you experienced harm due the careless actions of someone else, a Church Point personal injury lawyer may be able to help you.
You should not pay out of pocket for expenses caused by a drunk driver, a wet floor at a restaurant, or other similar type of accident. Your injuries were most likely preventable, had the responsible person used care.
At Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, we have more than 350 years of combined experience among our team. If you suffered serious injuries in an accident that was not your fault—or you lost a loved one—call us today for your free, no-obligation case evaluation at (337) 777-7777.
Determining Fault for Your Injuries
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), millions of people visit the emergency room or doctors’ offices for unintentional accidents and injuries every year. Anyone can experience physical injuries in a split second. There was most likely nothing you could do to avoid the accident that changed your life.
However, you may be able to do something about the harm you experienced. As personal injury lawyers, we carefully review evidence such as:
- Police reports
- Accident scene photos
- Witness statements
Upon a review of this information, we may be able to identify all parties liable for your injuries. These parties may include:
- A dangerous driver
- A negligent property owner
- Manufacturers of a product with a known danger
- The owner of a maritime company
- A pet owner who fails to control a dog that bites
- A trucking company that fails to inspect and maintain their fleet
What happened to you is not fair. At Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, we want to help you. Call us today for your free case evaluation at (337) 777-7777.
Understanding Personal Injury Claims and Lawsuits
A serious personal injury caused by negligence can lead to a massive amount of medical bills and little to no income to pay them. Regardless of whether the responsible party faces criminal charges, there are civil options for pursuing financial compensation for your damages.
Personal Injury Claims
Negotiations with insurance companies are often the first place we start in seeking fair compensation for you. Insurance companies typically like to approach accident victims before they secure legal representation. The primary reason for doing so is to offer victims a settlement that is less than they deserve.
What they most likely will not tell you is that by accepting their offer, you may not pursue a legal action later. If your medical condition worsens, you are stuck with the limited funds of the settlement you accepted.
As personal injury lawyers, we know how insurance companies operate. They are for-profit businesses with the primary interest of saving the company money and not for helping accident victims.
Personal Injury Lawsuits
When an insurance company fails to provide the compensation that our clients deserve, we stand ready to take the case to court. Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers fights for the rights of accident victims by presenting cases in a way that juries understand.
You cannot delay filing a personal injury lawsuit. Louisiana Civil Code Art. 3492 is very strict about the amount of time allowed for civil procedures. Proceeding quickly with your claim and possible lawsuit is also important due to the potential for:
- Witnesses developing memory loss
- Lost evidence such as the official police report
The sooner you contact us, the better. A Church Point personal injury lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers may be able to handle the legal details and deadlines of your case so that you can concentrate on your healing.
Types of Damages You May Recover
Damages include the expenses, the loss of income, and the emotional pain of your injury. Every personal injury case is unique, and the outcome of your case may differ from a similar case. The most common types of damages typically awarded in a civil case include:
- Your medical costs: these costs are specifically associated with your injuries and can include medical transport, your doctor bills, and hospital fees.
- Your ongoing medical costs: these are the types of costs that seem to never end, such as prescription medications, rehabilitation, and therapies.
- Your lost wages: the time you miss from work can create a severe financial hardship for your family.
- Your potential future earnings: this relates to the income you lose if you are unable to return to the job you had before the accident.
- Your pain and suffering: the mental anguish associated with your injuries and accident experience.
Any personal injury case involving the death of a loved one is a wrongful death case. The unexpected loss of a loved one can bring life as you know it to a complete stop.
Our team has a compassionate approach to clients who suffer an unmeasurable loss. If you lost a close loved one due to negligence, contact us to learn about your legal options.
The Time to Contact Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers Is Now
We understand that you may feel overwhelmed by your injuries and your financial situation. While your world may seem upside down at the moment, you are not alone.
A Church Point personal injury lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can start to work on your case without delay. Leave the details of your case to us and focus on your recovery.
It is our job to prove the defendant in your case had a duty of care to protect you from harm. Their failure to use care is why you experienced your injuries, and your medical expenses and other damages should be their responsibility.
The time to act is now, due to the strict requirements of the statute of limitations. Putting off your call to our offices can delay justice. Do not let this happen to you. Contact Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers today.
A free case evaluation is the best place to start your pursuit of the compensation you deserve. Call (337) 777-7777 for your free evaluation now.