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Grand Coteau Car Accident Lawyer

A car accident can take a trip to the store or commute to work and turn it upside down. If you were injured or lost a loved one in a collision, you are not alone. A Grand Coteau car accident lawyer can guide you through the legal process of filing an insurance claim or taking your case to court. When you work with Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, we can investigate your situation, collect evidence to establish liability, and advocate for your legal rights.

Additionally, we work on a contingency-fee basis, which means that you do not have to pay us anything until we successfully resolve your case. If we cannot get financial recovery on your behalf, then you do not owe us our attorney’s fees. Our team wants to get started on your case today. To connect with a member of our staff, call Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers today at (337) 777-7777.

Elements That Could Contribute to a Car Accident

According to research conducted by Louisiana State University (LSU), in 2019, over 720 people lost their lives in car accidents throughout the state. Many factors can result in a severe car accident. Human error, mechanical malfunction, and environmental hazards can all play a role in a collision.

Some of the elements that may have contributed to your accident include:

Distracted Driving

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that in 2018, distracted driving practices played a role in almost 40,000 collisions. Distracted driving is frequently attributed to cell phone use, although it can include other activities. Texting, talking, or taking pictures with a handheld device can have detrimental impacts on driver and passenger safety.

If distracted driving played a role in your collision, your Grand Coteau car accident lawyer can review the at-fault driver’s phone records to establish negligence.

Impaired Driving

Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol can reduce driver reaction times and lead to reckless decisions. If you were struck by an intoxicated driver, even if they face criminal charges, you can still file a lawsuit for damages.

Inclement Weather Conditions

Poor weather conditions such as black ice, snow, heavy rain, or flooding can make driving dangerous. If you or a loved one was involved in an accident caused by poor weather conditions, liability may rest on a government municipality that was responsible for keeping the roadway clear of hazards or debris.

Poor Road Maintenance

Poor road conditions can present a significant hazard to drivers. Roads can deteriorate to a point where they become unsafe. Potholes, broken concrete, and cracks in the road can cause a driver to lose control of their vehicle and collide with another motorist. If this element was present in your case, as we mentioned earlier, a government municipality responsible for the road’s upkeep could be responsible for your losses.

Mechanical Error and Defective Parts

Sometimes, automotive companies do not issue recalls until it is too late. If your collision was caused by a faulty or defective vehicular component, liability may rest on the company who built your vehicle. If your car malfunctioned after a recent repair, liability could rest on the party who issued the repairs.

There are many ways in which a car accident can happen due to negligence. If you or a loved one was injured through the negligence of another driver, you may be able to claim compensation for your injuries and other losses relating to the crash.

Your Grand Coteau car accident lawyer can help to investigate what happened and determine who should be responsible for your financial losses.

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Compensation in a Grand Coteau Car Accident

When pursuing compensation, your expenses will be split into economic and noneconomic damages. Economic damages refer to losses that have a verifiable value, while noneconomic damages refer to losses associated with pain and suffering. You should keep all documents that reflect a monetary cost, such as your medical bills, pay stubs, and other relevant receipts. Your legal team can use these items to assign value to different parts of your claim.

Your lawyer can help you recover the cost of:

  • Medical bills, both current and ongoing
  • Rehabilitation, including mental health counseling and physical therapy
  • Lost wages
  • Reduced earning capacity
  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional distress

If you are a qualifying representative and you are filing a wrongful death claim on behalf of a decedent, you may be seeking compensation for:

  • Funeral and burial costs
  • End of life services, such as hospice and life support
  • Loss of consortium
  • Loss of parental guidance and household benefits
  • Loss of the decedent’s income

You may be seeking to recover the cost of items that we have not included here. To share with us what they are, call Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers today at (337) 777-7777.

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How a Grand Coteau Car Accident Lawyer Can Help You Today

Under Louisiana Civil Code 3492, you only have a limited time to take your case to court. In fact, you have only two years from the date of the collision to take action. If you lost a loved one, you have two years from the date of their passing to file a wrongful death claim.

For this reason, you may want to seek legal assistance as soon as you can. If your case becomes time-barred under Louisiana’s statute of limitations, you could forfeit your right to compensation altogether.

To promote the timely resolution of your case, your Grand Coteau car accident lawyer can provide many services, including:

  • Conducting an investigation into the accident
  • Collecting and preserving evidence to build a case
  • Proving who is responsible for your damages
  • Estimating the value of your economic and noneconomic damages
  • Negotiating with the involved parties for a fair settlement
  • Providing legal advice and support whenever you need it

Our goal is to provide legal representation that gets you compensated for your accident-related expenses. To get started with a free case review, call Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers today at (337) 777-7777.

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