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Seeking Compensation Based on Your Fort Polk Accident Case

Many injuries that occur near Fort Polk involve members of the military, military vehicles, or government property. This can make pursuing damages in these cases more complex, although navigating the claims process and securing a payout is not impossible. At Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, we know how this process works and often help clients seek recoverable damages in these cases. These damages could include:

  • Medical treatment costs
  • Lost income
  • Property damages
  • Out-of-pocket expenses
  • Pain and suffering losses

Active-Duty Personnel Can still Recover Medical Care Costs

While active-duty military generally receive medical care for any injuries for free, we can often still help you prove the at-fault party is responsible for your damages. Instead of using medical bills to document these losses, we can obtain documents from the military to show the value of treatment they provided you.

If you are a member of the armed forces and suffered injuries because of a civilian’s negligence or in an off-duty incident near Fort Polk, we will review your case for you for free. We may be able to help you pursue compensation based on your losses.

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The Process May Vary to Hold the Military Legally Liable

When a civilian suffers harm because of Army personnel, on government property, or in an accident with a military vehicle, the claims process works differently than in most personal injury claims.

The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) may apply. This federal law requires you to follow a specific process to file a claim and negotiate a settlement when the liable party is a government employee or agency. This process has its own deadlines, steps, and required paperwork.

You most likely do not want to try to file a claim against a branch of the military on your own. Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers team is here to help. Let us assess your legal options today for free.

Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers Know How to Navigate These Complex Cases

When an injury occurs on a military base or involves active-duty military or military vehicles, this can make it more complicated to navigate, no matter the details of the case. At Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, we handle cases on and near Army installations. We help accident victims pursue damages by filing a claim and negotiating a just settlement agreement or taking their case to trial and receiving a judgment in their favor. Some of our recent personal injury settlements and awards include:

  • $23,000,000 at trial for a wrongful death accident that took a mother’s life
  • $7,000,000 court award for a truck driver hurt in a collision
  • $5,250,000 in a traffic accident case involving a traumatic brain injury
  • $5,000,000 verdict for a driver paralyzed in a crash
  • $2,700,000 negotiated settlement for a commercial vehicle accident victim
  • $2,000,000 for an auto accident victim with spinal cord injuries
  • $1,800,000 settlement for the victim of an 18-wheeler accident

To learn more about how we may be able to help you with your personal injury case, connect with a team member from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers today at no cost to your family. We are a contingency-fee firm as well. This means you will not need to pay us anything out of your pocket for our representation. We receive a portion of the financial recovery we secure in your case. If we are not successful in recovering compensation for you, we will not get paid.

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What is a Personal Injury Accident?

Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers is a personal injury law firm. We handle cases where our client suffered harm because of another party’s carelessness, recklessness, or intentional actions. Some examples of personal injury cases we manage include:

  • Car accidents
  • Truck accidents
  • Defective devices
  • Premises liability cases
  • Slip and falls
  • Dangerous drugs
  • Dog bites
  • Product liability claims
  • Wrongful death actions

If you were hurt near Fort Polk, you can count on Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers to help you understand the steps you can take to pursue compensation for your damages.

If we represent you, we will:

  • Protect your rights
  • Identify the liable party or parties
  • Determine the steps we need to take to pursue compensation
  • Gather evidence to support your claim
  • File the claim according to the necessary procedures
  • Seek a fair and just payout
  • Take the case to trial if necessary
  • Represent you throughout the legal process

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Deadlines Apply for holding the Liable Party Accountable

Generally, Louisiana law gives accident victims only two years to file a civil action against the person or party who caused their injuries under CC Art. 3492. There is also a two-year deadline on wrongful death actions per CC Art. 2315.2. However, pursuing damages under the FTCA can reduce the time you have to act.

Reach out to Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers as soon as you can after your injuries to learn more. We can determine the likely deadlines in your case during our conversation so you will not miss the opportunity to seek compensation for your damages.

Talk to a Member of Our Team today about Your Fort Polk Injuries and Options

Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers offers complimentary consultations for accident victims on or near Fort Polk. We provide these from our Alexandria, LA, office. We can discuss your injuries and what led to them with you today for free. Call now to talk to a team member about your case.

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