Personal Injuries Can Devastate Lives

Being injured in an accident can change your life in a matter of minutes, and can have a devastating impact on you and your family. Many accidents are preventable with the appropriate precautions. Oftentimes, these accidents can leave victims in severe pain, unable to work, and struggling to meet their financial obligations. Typical injuries regularly encountered in personal injury cases include:

  • Traumatic brain injuries
  • Broken bones
  • Burns and lacerations
  • Neck and spinal cord injuries
  • Scarring
  • Long term illness or disease
  • Psychological trauma
  • Damaged eyesight
  • Deafness
  • Wrongful death

If you or a loved one has suffered injuries due to an accident caused by negligence, the team at Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers understands the challenges you face at this difficult time. We have helped many others in your situation, and we want to help you too. Talk to us today in a free case review to learn more about your legal options.

Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Erath

While you can apply for compensation through insurance, the coverage may not always be enough to cover your losses in some circumstances. Even with sufficient coverage, insurance companies will attempt to settle for the lowest possible amount, which may not take into account any future medical or rehabilitation costs you might need.

Insurance companies are also reluctant to pay for damages they cannot measure, such as pain and suffering—an element of your claim which addresses the emotional distress caused by the accident. Depending on your situation, you may choose to move forward by filing a personal injury lawsuit against the negligent party to recover a fair settlement that reflects the full impact of the accident, and how it affects your current and future needs and expenses.

Taking on a complex legal battle is probably the last thing you will want to do when recovering from a severe injury; this is where a personal injury lawyer can come to your aid. We can help you avoid leaving money on the table by accepting a low offer from an insurance company.

You do not have anything to lose by calling us to determine if you have grounds for a personal injury lawsuit (with the interest of working with a Erath personal injury lawyer). If you do have a case, your lawyer can then pursue a settlement for damages on your behalf, allowing you to focus entirely on your recovery.

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How We Will Support Your Compensation Claim

As well as helping you determine your possible courses of legal action, your lawyer will be able to build a case to support your claim by:

  • Investigating the cause of your accident
  • Gathering evidence
  • Determining who is responsible for the negligence
  • Estimating the financial impact of your accident
  • Proving negligence
  • Negotiating on your behalf
  • Reviewing settlement offers
  • Representing you in court
  • Protecting your rights and representing your best interests
  • Ensuring your claim is filed within the timeframe imposed by Louisiana statutes.

The statute of limitations for Louisiana is just two years from the date you were injured under CC 2315.2. For wrongful death, this statute grants two years from the date of your loved ones passing. While this may seem a long time, do not wait to take action. Building a case involves meticulous attention to detail. You may want to seek legal representation sooner rather than later, to give your lawyer time to gather all the information necessary to support your claim.

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Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers is Always on Your Side

Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers knows how to negotiate with insurance companies and their lawyers and fight for the compensation you deserve. When a settlement cannot be agreed upon, we can take your case to court. We will always protect your rights and represent your best interests in negotiations. Also in court if necessary. We want to help you secure damages to cover the costs of:

  • Medical bills
  • Rehabilitation costs
  • Lost wages
  • Reduced future earning capacity
  • Loss of enjoyment of life
  • Emotional trauma
  • Wrongful death

We offer a free initial consultation and represent our clients on a contingency-fee basis, meaning there are no upfront costs to pay. Your Erath personal injury lawyer will only collect fees once a settlement or verdict has been achieved. Call us today to find out how Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can help you.

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