Our Personal Injury Practice Areas in Forest Hill, LA

Our Louisiana-based law firm’s staff collectively has more than 350 years of legal experience that we use to help our clients. We also have recovered more than $200 million in compensation for our clients. We offer free case reviews that allow us to review your case’s details and let you get to know our legal team. We are passionate about recovering insurance settlements or court-ordered awards for clients injured in any of the following:

  • Car accidents
  • Dangerous drugs
  • Defective devices
  • Dog bite injuries
  • Maritime injuries
  • Mass torts
  • Motorcycle accidents
  • Premises liability
  • Product liability
  • Slip and fall accidents
  • Truck accidents
  • Wrongful death
  • Zantac cancer
  • Camp Lejeune water contamination

Filing Deadlines for Injury Cases in Louisiana

When we review your case, we explain what personal injury damages are and how we can recover them for you. We also explain the state’s statute of limitations that governs your case since we must comply with state laws. Accordingly:

  • You generally have only two years to file a personal injury lawsuit in Louisiana, according to CC Art. 3492. The statutory clock starts running on the date of the accident.
  • If a loved one was fatally injured, you generally have the same two-year filing time, according to CC Art. 2315.2. The statutory clock starts on the date of your loved one’s demise.

If the statute of limitations expires, you could unintentionally forfeit your ability to file your lawsuit. Our Forest Hill personal injury lawyer will meet your case’s filing deadline, removing the costly consequences of filing too late. When we handle this matter, it means you have one less thing to worry about as you recover from your injuries.

Economic Compensation

Economic damages after an accident include costs and expenses that have or will come out of your pocket. They usually have bills and receipts that prove their costs and include:

  • Past and future medical bills
  • Past and future lost wages
  • Loss of future earning capacity
  • Property damage or total loss
  • Diminished property value

Our personal injury lawyers in Forest Hill, LA, will collect the evidence of these expenses for you so you can focus on getting better.

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Recoverable Damages in a Forest Hill Injury Case

Our injury lawyer will review your situation and advise you of all losses you can recover with a compensation case against the liable party in your Forest Hill accident or incident. These may include:

Non-Economic Compensation

Non-economic damages can be more challenging to assign a value to on your own. These losses do not have receipts and bills, but we can use supportive documents to measure their impact on your life. Non-economic damages include:

  • Physical impairment
  • Physical disfigurement
  • Ongoing pain and suffering
  • Mental and emotional anguish
  • Loss of enjoyment of life

We can collect your physical and mental health care records and written prognosis to document the value of your non-financial damages.

Wrongful Death Compensation

If your loved one suffered a fatal injury because of someone else’s negligence in a Forest Hill accident or incident, our personal injury lawyers in Forest Hill, LA, can help you recover awards under a wrongful death action. These include:

  • Funeral and burial expenses
  • The decedent’s final medical bills
  • Loss of financial contributions
  • Loss of domestic assistance
  • Loss of consortium and society
  • Loss of parental guidance

While the loss of a loved one can affect all of their loved ones, Louisiana law identifies specific family members who can recover damages. In most cases, the decedent’s parents, spouse, and children are eligible for these awards. Our personal injury attorneys in Forest Hill, LA, will ensure the appropriate party files the wrongful death action. We can also offer further guidance about wrongful death actions and how they work in Louisiana.

Our Legal Team Will Prove How Negligence Caused Your Injuries in Forest Hill

When our personal injury attorneys handle your case, we listen to your version of events before we do anything else. We will ask questions and glean details that allow us to identify the at-fault party and prove their negligence. To establish negligence, we prove the at-fault party:

  • Owed you a duty of care
  • Breached their responsibility
  • Caused your accident and injuries
  • Caused financial consequences that you should be compensated for

You can leave proof of negligence to our team at Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers. We will also handle evidence collection on your behalf so you can focus on getting better.

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Evidence We Collect to Prove Your Personal Injury Case

Your evidence will tell the story of your accident and the impact of your injuries. The evidence file we assemble for you will include:

  • Medical records and bills that prove the cause of your injuries and their treatment costs
  • Salary history records that prove the value of your lost income if your injuries prevented you from working
  • Police, incident, accident, and animal control reports that contain important details and information
  • Accident scene and injury photos and security and surveillance videos
  • Statements from witnesses and expert witnesses that support your right to receive damages

Most personal injury cases settle out of court based on the weight of the evidence. An investigation by our personal injury attorneys in Forest Hill, LA, could lead to a settlement versus a lengthy trial, but if not, we are ready to seek your recovery in court.

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The team at Laborde Earls is extremely helpful and knowledgeable. While I would recommend any team member, I would strongly urge you to speak with Mrs...

The team at Laborde Earls is extremely helpful and knowledgeable. While I would recommend any team member, I would strongly urge you to speak with Mrs. Courtney. I spoke with her multiple times, and each time she was patient and answered every question I had. She made me feel like I was the only client. Grateful for her and Laborde Earls!

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Alexandria

Toni is an absolute professional. She consistently goes above and beyond for her clients, ensuring every detail is handled with care and precision. He...

Toni is an absolute professional. She consistently goes above and beyond for her clients, ensuring every detail is handled with care and precision. Her communication is clear, and she truly cares about delivering results. I couldn’t recommend her more highly!

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Lake Charles

Each time I interact with a member of the Laborde Earls team I am always extremely satisfied with the service provided. I had the pleasure of speaking...

Each time I interact with a member of the Laborde Earls team I am always extremely satisfied with the service provided. I had the pleasure of speaking with Mrs. Marsh today. She was extremely knowledgeable in addition to being patient and empathetic. She was able to provide me with the necessary resources and provided me with encouragement throughout the process. I definitely recommend Laborde Earls! Ask for Courtney!

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Jourdan is an outstanding paralegal! She is knowledgeable, organized, and truly cares about the clients she works with. Every interaction I’ve had with her has been positive — she takes the time to explain things clearly and makes the process much less stressful. Laborde Earles Law Firm is lucky to have someone like Jourdan on their team. I would highly recommend both Jourdan and the firm to anyone looking for trustworthy and reliable legal support.

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New Orleans

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Bridgette is absolutely phenomenal! She's one of the most professional, knowledgeable, and dedicated paralegals I've ever had the pleasure of working with. Her attention to detail is unmatched.
She catches things most people would overlook, and she always makes sure every document is perfect before it leaves her hands.
Beyond her incredible skill set, Bridgette is also kind, reliable, and a true team player. She communicates clearly, stays organized under pressure, and goes above and beyond to make sure clients and attorneys alike feel supported.
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Alexandria

At the very first meeting with Alexis and Danielle they took the time to explain everything to us so that we understood what we were going to go throu...

At the very first meeting with Alexis and Danielle they took the time to explain everything to us so that we understood what we were going to go through. They checked in on us to see how things were going with DR appointment and therapy. They checked in on the phone or by text and if I had a question and I was in Lafayette and I would stop by the office one of them would come to answer my questions. I truly appreciate the response and respect that they showed to me and my husband and I would really recommend them to family and friends.

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Jordan is a wonderful paralegal very sweet and helpful good job very professional hold on to her she is a asset to your firm hard worker. Thank you for all your hard work to all the people working on our case.

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Were you or someone you love injured by someone else’s negligence? Our personal injury lawyers serving the Forest Hill area in Louisiana can help you fight for financial compensation.

During your free consultation, we can explain more about the services our Forest Hill personal injury lawyer provides. Call our consultation team at Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers today. We are ready to start working for you.

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