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Your personal injury lawyer can help you calculate your recoverable damages, which may include:

  • Medical Bills
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A serious car accident can have far-reaching consequences. In addition to the initial pain and emotional trauma, the costs of medical bills and lost income can add up quickly. If you were injured by a negligent driver in the state of Louisiana, you may be entitled to compensation for these expenses and other damages.

Depending on the facts of your case, the at-fault driver may be liable for:

  • Damage to your property;
  • Past and future healthcare bills;
  • Lost income while you recover;
  • Loss of future earning capacity;
  • Loss of consortium;
  • Mental anguish; and
  • Pain and suffering.

If you were injured by a drunk driver, you also may be able to claim punitive damages. Unlike economic and non-economic damages, punitive damages are not intended to compensate the plaintiff; rather, their purpose is to punish the defendant for particularly egregious behavior.

If you were hurt in a car accident in Lafayette, contact Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers. A Lafayette car accident attorney will evaluate your case, interview witnesses, assess the police report and doctors’ records, and help you fight for the highest possible payout.

Statute of Limitations for in Louisiana

Pursuant to CC 3493.1, the statute of limitations for most personal injury lawsuits is two years, which means that if you were injured by a negligent driver, you must take legal action within two years from the date when the injury occurred, or from the date when the injury should have been reasonably discovered.

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Important Evidence

If the at-fault driver or insurance company disputes your claim, you or your car accident lawyer will have to present clear evidence to prove negligence, liability, and damages. Depending on the facts of your case, your lawyer may use the following evidence to support your claim:

  • Photographs of the crash scene, property damage, and injuries;
  • The police report;
  • Doctors’ records;
  • Pay stubs and other proof of lost income;
  • Eyewitness testimonies;
  • Testimonies from medical and financial experts; and
  • Testimonies from accident reconstruction experts.
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Common Mistakes in Lafayette

Your statements and actions at the scene of a car accident and during the weeks and months that follow will have a profound impact on your case. You can put yourself in a favorable position to make a claim by avoiding the following mistakes:

  • Putting off your medical evaluation;
  • Missing doctors’ appointments;
  • Not taking your recovery seriously;
  • Posting sensitive information about your case on social media;
  • Making recorded statements to insurance adjusters; or
  • Accepting a settlement before you know the full extent of your injuries.
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Contact Our Experienced Lafayette Car Accident Lawyers

A Lafayette car accident lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can help you avoid these mistakes and pursue the highest possible compensation. Our attorneys have more than 350 years of combined experience practicing personal injury law. Call the Lafayette personal injury lawyers at the Law Offices of Laborde Earles for a free consultation.

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What Is the Average Settlement for a Car Accident With a Drunk Driver? What Is the Average Settlement for a Car Accident With a Drunk Driver?

There is no standard or average settlement for a car accident with a drunk driver because each injury claim is unique. The facts of your situation will determine the amount of recovery you might get.

What To Do if My Insurance Lapsed and I Got Into an Accident What To Do if My Insurance Lapsed and I Got Into an Accident

Getting into a car accident is a stressful event under the best of circumstances. However, an accident can be especially stressful if you are not insured. Your insurance policy protects you from

What Is the Average Settlement for Chest Pain After a Car Accident? What Is the Average Settlement for Chest Pain After a Car Accident?

  There is no average settlement for chest pain or related injuries following a Louisiana car accident. This is because each crash and the resulting injuries are unique, and there is no way to

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