If you suffered painful and expensive fractures in a motor vehicle accident that was another party’s fault, you could have a case and recover compensation. A Gretna broken bones lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can help.
The Financial Losses You May Experience in a Broken Bones Case
According to the Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI), motor vehicle crashes and bodily injury liability claims are on the rise in the state. Breaking a bone or suffering several fractures in an accident can be painful as well as expensive. You may have costs for:
- Medical transportation
- Doctor’s visits
- Diagnostic tests
- Surgery
- Physical therapy
However, the healthcare costs may just be a fraction of your financial losses. If you have broken bones, you will most likely lose income during recovery and rehabilitation. Incurring all these costs as well as the physical and emotional suffering through no fault of your own can feel unfair and frustrating.
However, if you suffered fractures and other injuries due to another’s negligence or recklessness, one of our lawyers can be here to help you pursue compensation.
Laborde Earles injury was great for me they took care of me very fast and professional. If for any reason I need legal help they will be who I use.
ClientThe Process of Getting Your Dues After an Accident
Car accident cases may require a thorough investigation and a negotiation process. Claimants can potentially recover an out-of-court settlement in a few short months. However, if the at-fault party’s insurance refuses to pay, a victim may have to file a court case which can potentially take two years or longer.
A dedicated attorney from our firm can negotiate strongly for the compensation you may deserve.
Assessing Your Claim
The first step in the process of getting your due is to assess your injuries and damages comprehensively using medical reports from your healthcare professionals. Depending on the extent of your bone breaks and other injuries, you may wish to wait with filing a case until you have either healed fully or reached maximum improvement.
Doctors can then estimate your potential future healthcare expenses. However, do not wait too long, as victims generally have only two years to file a lawsuit, according to CC §3492. Your attorney can determine the best timing for your lawsuit and advise you accordingly.
Proving Liability
If another party’s negligence caused your broken bones and other injuries, you could pursue damages. However, you will need to prove negligence as the at-fault party is unlikely to admit fault for your accident. A Gretna broken bones lawyer from our firm can help with the headache of proving liability.
We can investigate your accident and gather the necessary evidence, which can include:
- Eyewitness statements
- Traffic camera footage
- Photographs of the accident scene
- Police accident report
- Medical reports
Your attorney can also hire expert witnesses such as accident reconstruction experts to investigate fault and liability in a complicated crash.
Negotiating a Settlement
We deal with many injury claims and know how to handle the process and negotiate for a fair settlement on a client’s behalf. Attempting to negotiate with the at-fault’s insurer yourself, without legal representation, can leave you pushed around by the insurance company’s adjusters and lawyers. The personal injury lawyers from our firm know how to handle insurance companies and negotiate effectively on your behalf.
Securing Compensation
In a successful case, you could potentially receive various types of compensation for your broken bones and other injuries, as well as for other damages you have experienced. Examples of compensation include:
- Loss of income and future loss of income due to broken bones
- Medical expenses and future healthcare costs
- Medical devices such as crutches or a wheelchair
- Awards for pain and suffering
Depending on the severity of your fractures and damages, you could be entitled to other types of compensation.
I thank God for Digger & David. I don’t know what we would have done if it hadn’t have been for them.
Rick Smith | ClientThe Attorneys at Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers Can Fight for You
When you have suffered major injuries in a car accident, such as broken bones, you likely have a lot on your plate. Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can be here for you and help you fight for compensation. We can help you navigate the entire process of a claim and:
- Offer legal advice and guidance
- Investigate your case and assess your damages fully
- Gather the necessary evidence for negligence
- Build a comprehensive case against the at-fault driver
- Communicate with the at-fault party’s insurance company
- Fight for a fair out-of-court settlement on your behalf
- File the necessary paperwork for your lawsuit
- Represent you on trial if necessary
We understand that finances may be tight for accident victims. When we take your case, you do not have to pay any attorney’s fees unless and until your case is resolved successfully and you recover a settlement or court award.
The reassurance from Digger and his staff gave me that renewed hope that it’s going to be okay down the road.
ClientContact Our Attorneys Today
Do not wait, as the time for filing a lawsuit is generally limited in Gretna. Get the process started now by calling us for a free review of your case at (337) 777-7777.
