Do I Have a Personal Injury Case?

Accidental injuries can happen for many different reasons, including our own inattention or clumsiness. However, if another party’s negligence or willful act is responsible for your accident and injuries, you could have legal recourse and may be able to recover compensation.

The losses and damages from a serious and unexpected injury can be astronomical. However, if you can hold the at-fault party to account for your injuries, you could be entitled to compensation for your past, present, and future losses and expenses. Your best course of action after an accident could be to reach out to a Hammond personal injury lawyer who can determine whether you have a case and help you file a lawsuit.

Examples of Personal Injury Cases We Handle

Accidents can happen anywhere and at any time. Personal injury lawsuits can arise due to nursing home abuse, boat accidents, dog and animal attacks, work accidents, bad drugs, and many other types of accidents and incidents. Most accidents involving another party’s negligence could result in a case. However, personal injury cases more commonly occur with the following types of accidents and incidents:

Motor Vehicle Accidents

All types of motor vehicle accidents can potentially lead to a personal injury lawsuit, including:

  • Car accidents
  • Truck accidents
  • Pedestrian accidents
  • Bicycle accidents
  • Motorcycle accidents

However, individuals hoping to recover compensation must prove the other party’s negligence or fault. If you suffered serious injuries in a car accident and are struggling to recover your due from the insurance company, you should get in touch with one of our lawyers as soon as possible and get clear on your legal options.

Slip and Fall Cases

A property owner generally is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of their property. Letting dangerous conditions such as wet floors, broken floorboards, or bulging carpets go unaddressed could result in owner liability when someone comes to harm.

Falls can cause devastating and life-changing injuries, particularly for elders. If you suffered a fall due to a dangerous or hazardous condition, a personal injury attorney could help you get the compensation you deserve.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice is a wide field and can cover various breaches of the standard of care, including:

  • Medication errors
  • Misdiagnosis
  • Late diagnosis
  • Surgical errors
  • Anesthesia errors

Medical malpractice can also include many other incidents in which a medical professional acted carelessly or negligently. However, medical malpractice cases can be tough to litigate and may require several expert witnesses. Claimants may be up against powerful lawyers, medical providers, and healthcare companies.

Dangerous Products

Dangerous and defective products can cause injuries and fatalities. If you suffered injuries and expenses due to a design defect, false marketing, or a manufacturing error, you could have a personal injury case.

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You Could Recover Damages

One of our lawyers can potentially help you hold a responsible party to account and recover compensation for your damages. While every case is unique, and it can be challenging to generalize about compensation, examples of what you could receive can include:

Economic Damages

  • Healthcare costs
  • Costs of medications
  • Lost income
  • Property damage
  • Incidental expenses

Non-economic Damages

  • Emotional trauma
  • Physical suffering
  • Loss of a limb
  • Loss of a sense
  • Disability

You could also recover other damages. A Hammond personal injury lawyer can advise you on what you could recover with a personal injury lawsuit.

A Personal Injury Lawyer Can Gather the Evidence You May Not Have Access to

Having a personal injury lawyer by your side can be important, especially if you suffered serious injuries that have had a major impact on your home and work life. Your attorney can:

  • Analyze the cause of your accident
  • Offer legal advice and guidance
  • Collect evidence for your claim
  • Assess your economic and non-economic damages
  • Communicate with the applicable insurance companies and defendants in your claim or lawsuit
  • Take your case to court if necessary and fight for your rights

Most of all, you are free to heal and get on with your life while your lawyer will work on your case.

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I had the pleasure of working with Erica Ducote, and I cannot say enough about the excellent job she did on my case. From the very beginning, Erica was professional, knowledgeable, and attentive to every detail. She took the time to explain each step of the process, answered all of my questions thoroughly, and made sure I always felt supported and informed.
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New Orleans

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Working with Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers was an incredible experience from beginning to end. Jeanne and Kaitlyn were absolutely amazing - professional and always on top of everything. They kept me informed throughout the entire process and made sure I understood every step along the way. My case was resolved better than expected. I can’t thank them enough.

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Statute of Limitations

Do not wait to contact us as timely action will be important for your personal injury case. CC §3492 generally gives victims only two years for filing a personal injury case, and the time starts ticking down on the day of our injury.

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Call Our Attorneys Now for Help With Your Personal Injury Case

We can handle all personal injury claims or lawsuits, whether you suffered injuries in a motorcycle accident or a fall. Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can work tirelessly to recover the compensation that you need. We can offer you a free consultation over the phone or in person, addressing your concerns and questions and evaluating whether you have a case.

Moreover, there is no financial risk when we take your case as we work on a contingency basis. You do not pay any attorney’s fees unless you receive a financial settlement or win your court case. Call Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers now for your free, no-obligation consultation.

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