If you suffered serious injuries or lost a loved one due to a distracted driver, you may be entitled to compensation. While each personal injury case is different, the types of compensation possible generally include medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
The changes such an accident brings to your life are not fair and you do not have to bear this burden alone. A Lafayette distracted driving accident lawyer can help you by representing your best interests with insurance companies and, if necessary, at trial.
According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), distracted driving is a real danger to all drivers. If another driver caused your injuries or the loss of a loved one, contact Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers today for a free case evaluation at (337) 777-7777.
Distracted Driving Is Dangerous and Deadly
Driver distraction is most commonly related to the use of cellphones—specifically sending and receiving texts. While clearly a danger, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lists three main types of driver distraction:
- Visual: takes your eyes off the road
- Manual: takes your hands off the wheel
- Cognitive: takes your mind off driving
These types of distractions can occur outside or inside the vehicle. Among the more dangerous types of distracted driving are eating, drinking, reaching for dropped items, and programming music or GPS devices.
In the few seconds one’s eyes, hands, or mind, divert from the task at-hand, they place those around them at risk for serious injury. The injuries you experienced due to a distracted driver may require a long recovery or result in a permanent disability.
The failure of another driver to remain focused should not result in extensive medical bills for you. Your injuries can prevent you from returning to work and unable to pay any bills, all due to no fault of your own.
A Lafayette distracted driving accident lawyer can help you file a personal injury claim and hold the at-fault driver accountable for their actions. If you experienced serious injuries due to a distracted driver, call Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers as soon as you are able for a free case evaluation at (337) 777-7777.
Rideshare drivers often experience a high level of distraction. These drivers have to navigate unfamiliar areas while dealing with passengers. Their distraction can sometimes lead to accidents. In this situation, you can work with a Lyft accident lawyer in Lafayette.
When a Distracted Driver Kills Your Loved One
If your loved one left home, never to return due to a distracted driver, we can help you. You may be entitled to file a wrongful death lawsuit.
Your relationship to the decedent is an important factor in whether you qualify for pursuing a wrongful death lawsuit. The sudden expense of a funeral and the stress regarding a loss of income are serious concerns.
Let a member of our team review your case for free. If your relationship to the decedent —and the circumstances of their death—qualify you for civil action, we waste no time getting to work for you.
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Liability and the Statute of Limitations
The Louisiana Statute of limitations- CC3492 is something our team knows and understands. We can file your case on time, ensuring that you do not miss the deadline for pursuing compensation.
Louisiana law only allows one year for personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits. While we often reach a settlement out of court, some cases require going to trial. Whether we are in the negotiation process or at trial, we keep you informed about the progress of your case.
The legal details and deadlines of your distracted driving accident can be left in our hands while you focus on healing. Insurance companies are quite challenging in their efforts to underpay, delay, or to deny your claim.
When you suffer serious injuries due to a distracted driver, you need rest. Aggressive insurance companies may want you to accept and sign a settlement offer. Secure legal representation instead and refer them to us. This takes the responsibility off you and leaves you more time for your recovery and your family.
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Let Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers Help You After an Accident
The responsibility of driving a motor vehicle requires a full focus of hands on the wheel, eyes on the road, and mind on driving. The moment a Lafayette distracted driver caused an accident your life changed forever.
You are not responsible for the behavior of other drivers; however, they may face liability for your financial stress that results from their behavior. When another driver fails to maintain control of their vehicle, seeking justice for their negligence can perhaps prevent future negligent behavior.
No amount of compensation can return your life to the way it was before the accident and it can never replace a loved one. Possible compensation can, however, help to ease the financial burden that you experience during this most challenging time.
If you suffered serious injuries or lost a loved one due to a distracted driver, a Lafayette distracted driving accident lawyer knows how to prepare and present your case. At Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, we are ready to take on insurance companies and opposing lawyers. We will not stop until we secure the compensation you may deserve.
Distracted driving is about more than just texting and cellphone use. It can involve unwrapping a sandwich from a drive-thru or reaching for your credit card that dropped between the seats.
No one should pay for expenses that result due to a driver who allowed passengers, music, navigational devices, or a spilled drink to distract them from driving. If this happened to you, our team is here to help you by providing legal representation.
Twelve months is not much time for pursuing a civil lawsuit. Get started on your journey toward possible justice and compensation by calling Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers today for a free case evaluation at (337) 777-7777.
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