If you or someone you care about was injured because of another person’s or institution’s negligence, you might be able to take legal measures against them and have them compensate you for the damages you experienced. Still, if you are living with severe injuries, taking on a legal pursuit might seem intimidating. That is why Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers wants to extend a helping hand.
Our Legal Team Can Help You Calculate How Much Compensation You Need
Every personal injury case is different in how much they are worth due to the fact that every individual has a unique set of lifestyle factors that could be evaluated differently. For example, a leg injury might affect someone who works at a construction site more heavily than a person who works at an office. Someone who works paycheck to paycheck might face serious financial consequences if they cannot afford to pay their medical bills, whereas another person’s injury might prevent them from working altogether.
Calculating how much compensation you need will be based on your damages, which might include:
- Medical debts
- Property damage
- Loss of wages, both current losses and wages you expect to lose until you heal (if at all)
- Reduced quality of life, which factors how a permanent disability changed your ability to do independent tasks and enjoy hobbies and activities
- Pain and suffering
- Diminished earning potential if your injuries prevent you from advancing in your career or forced you to take a lower-paying job
Your lawyer may suggest other damages based on the needs of your case. Once you have assessed and evaluated your losses, make sure you comply with Louisiana’s deadline to file your lawsuit. CC Art. 3492 allows two years.
