If you or a loved one got hurt by a distracted driver, a Gretna texting while driving accident lawyer could help you receive compensation. Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers have collected millions of dollars in compensation for car accident victims.
We can determine if you have the basis of a valid case, calculate the cost of your damages, and negotiate for a settlement with the liable insurer. You can get started with a free case review when you call our team.
Compensation in Texting While Driving Accident Cases
One way our team can seek damages for you is by filing an insurance claim with the negligent driver’s insurer. However, if the adjuster does not cooperate and make a fair offer, we can file a civil lawsuit.
Our goal is to recover compensation for your injury-related losses, including those that do not have a set dollar value, like pain and suffering. Some forms of compensation that could be available in your case include:
- Past, present, and future medical bills
- Loss of wages and future earning capacity
- Physical and emotional pain and suffering
- Medical devices and accessories
- In-home help
- Permanent disability
This is not an exhaustive list, and you might be able to claim other damages. A Gretna texting while driving accident lawyer from our team can calculate the cost of your losses so that you understand how much compensation you may seek.
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ClientTime Limits for Car Accident Lawsuits
In Louisiana, you generally only have one year to file a lawsuit under CC Art. 3492. While there can be some exceptions, trying to file after the deadline could cause the court to dismiss your case and leave you without legal options. When you work with us, our team can prepare to file your lawsuit within the applicable deadline.
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Rick Smith | ClientProving Negligence in Texting While Driving Accidents
While you may have seen that the at-fault driver was looking down at their phone just before your collision, this alone does not provide enough evidence to prove your case. If you believe the other driver may have been using a phone behind the wheel, our team can seek out their phone records to support your claims.
We will also research your accident thoroughly and aim to prove the following elements required in a personal injury case:
- The other motorist had a duty of care towards you.
- They breached the duty of care.
- The breach caused your accident.
- You have injuries and damages from the collision.
All drivers owe other road users a duty of care, which includes not texting while driving. Failing to uphold their duty of care could make another party responsible for your losses. If there is evidence of such behavior, we can use it to argue that the driver was negligent and at fault for your crash and is therefore liable for your damages.
The reassurance from Digger and his staff gave me that renewed hope that it’s going to be okay down the road.
ClientWe Can Gather Evidence to Support Your Case
Having a Gretna texting while driving accident lawyer from our team by your side can be helpful when it comes to building your case. We will work to gather any evidence that can prove your right to damages, which can include:
Eyewitness Statements
Eyewitnesses can be crucial for proving a car accident case. They may have seen the other driver texting or driving erratically just before the crash or noticed other vital details. Witnesses can also testify on your behalf in court.
Photographs and Videos of the Accident Scene
Any photographs and videos can help establish exactly how the accident happened and who is at fault. Accident reconstruction experts may be able to reconstruct the accident based on photographs alone. If you or any witnesses have photographs or videos of the accident, we may be able to use them.
Police Accident Reports
You are typically required to file a police report following an accident, according to RS 32:398. This document could contain information regarding fault and liability, as well as other circumstances of the collision.
Traffic or Dash Camera Recordings
Traffic camera footage, if available, can be highly beneficial, as it may show the events leading up to the collision. In some cases, footage from traffic or dash cameras can show that a driver was texting at the time of the crash.
Phone Provider Records
Records from the at-fault driver’s phone provider can be crucial evidence, as they can prove if the driver was on a call or texting when the accident happened. Your car accident attorney can request these crucial records from the cell phone company.
Without proof of negligence and the damages you suffered, you may struggle to build a case that supports your right to financial recovery from the other driver. Rather than attempting to collect this on your own while healing from your injuries, allow us to take over your case and seek evidence for you.
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ClientLaborde Earles Injury Lawyers Can Help You Recover Your Losses
Texting while driving can be a dangerous distraction and cause devastating accidents, potentially leaving those involved with serious or permanent injuries. If a distracted driver caused your collision and injuries, you should not have to suffer the financial consequences of their carelessness.
A Gretna texting while driving accident lawyer from our team is standing by, ready to help you seek compensation. We handle your case on a contingency-fee basis, which means the financial risk is on us. You pay us only if we win your case. Call us at (504) 777-7777 today for your free case review.
