Car accidents can result in severe trauma, both physically and psychologically. Victims may also face the financial burden of medical bills, lost wages, and property damage.
When you are in a car accident caused by someone else, you may not have to pay out-of-pocket for your damages. The responsible party may owe you compensation in a personal injury insurance claim or lawsuit.
You do not need to face this process alone. A Jefferson Parish car accident lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers may be able to help you fight for compensation while you focus on recovering from your injuries.
Call Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers today at (504) 777-7777 for a free consultation on your case with a member of the car accident team.
Common Causes of Car Accidents
Many different factors can cause a car accident. Car accidents can even be caused by a unique combination of different variables.
Common causes of car accidents include:
Driver Fatigue
Drowsiness can take a driver by surprise. If a driver nods off or falls asleep behind the wheel, they may drift into another lane, run a stop sign, or rear-end the vehicle in front of them.
Distracted Driving
Distractions take a driver’s focus from the road and can increase their risk of causing an accident. Drivers can be distracted by cell phones, the radio, another accident nearby, or passengers in the vehicle. Drivers can even be affected emotionally, as well. When drivers are distracted by their thoughts, they might not realize what they are doing on the road.
Reckless Driving
Some drivers have a habit of driving aggressively and recklessly. This could include speeding, running red lights, making sudden lane changes, cutting people off, or braking too quickly. Reckless driving could easily cause an accident, no matter how confident the driver is in their actions.
Vehicle Failure
Vehicles require regular maintenance to run safely. If a driver fails to maintain their vehicle properly, they could risk causing an accident. For example, the brakes could go out when coming up on a stop sign, or the transmission could fail on a busy interstate.
Dangerous Weather
Drivers are responsible for adjusting their driving in dangerous weather conditions. For example, rain and ice may cause the road to become slick and dangerous. Snow and bright sunshine may decrease visibility on the road. By not using caution during conditions like these, a driver may cause an accident.
Driving Under the Influence
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a severe crime. If a driver is physically or mentally impaired due to drugs or alcohol, they could cause an accident resulting in property damage, bodily injury, or even death.
Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers may be able to help you identify the responsible party in your accident and collect evidence of their liability. If you believe that someone else’s negligence caused your accident, call us today at (504) 777-7777 for a free case review from a member of our team.
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Compensation You May Be Entitled To
A Jefferson Parish car accident lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can help you identify your damages and estimate their value.
In general, the potentially recoverable damages in a car accident case may include:
Medical Expenses
Medical expenses from a car accident can add up very quickly. Emergency room visits alone can create charges for the doctor’s treatment, MRI’s, CAT scans, and any other tests or treatments. You may also require surgeries, hospital stays, and follow-up appointments that could cost a small fortune.
Future Medical Expenses
If your injuries require future medical attention, you may be compensated in advance for these expenses. This may include treatments, medications, physical therapy, or rehab.
Property Damage
You may be compensated for any damage done to your property due to the accident. For example, if your vehicle was damaged in the accident, you may be able to recover compensation for the cost of repairing or replacing it.
Loss of Income
If you had to miss work due to your car accident, you might be compensated for the wages or income you were unable to earn due to your recovery.
Decrease in Income
Some injuries could be severe enough to impact you throughout the next few years or even the rest of your life. If you had to switch careers due to your injuries, you might be compensated for the decrease in the income you may have had.
Pain and Suffering
A car accident can be a stressful and traumatic event. You may be compensated for any pain and suffering you had to endure due to the accident.
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The Deadline to Sue in Louisiana
According to the Louisiana Civil Code (CC) §3492, you generally have one year after your car accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. If you wait longer than this to take legal action, your lawsuit may be dismissed.
Time can go by faster than you think after a car accident. Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers encourages you to call our firm as soon as possible after your accident.
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How Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers Can Help
If you were involved in a car accident, a Jefferson Parish car accident lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers might be able to stand by your side to help you fight for compensation.
Our team can walk you through the process and help you determine what options you may have available to you. Call us today at (504) 777-7777 for a free case review. The sooner you call, the sooner we can get started reviewing your claim.
Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers may be able to provide you with representation on a contingency-fee-basis with no up-front payments required.
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