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  1. The Problem of Wrong Way Driving in Lafayette, LA
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  3. Recoverable Damages in Louisiana Wrong Way Accidents
  4. Our Contingency Fee Allows Us to Start on Your Case Right Away
  5. Pitfalls to Avoid After a Wrong Way Accident in Lafayette, LA
  6. Call Us Today About Your Lafayette Wrong Way Accident Case – We Can Help
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Lafayette Wrong Way Accident Lawyer

Wrong way crashes have a high rate of severe injuries and fatalities. If you got hurt or your close relative died in a collision with a wrong way driver, a Lafayette wrong way accident lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers could navigate the insurance claim process or file a lawsuit for you. The careless driver who caused the crash should bear the financial burden of your losses, not you.

When you work with a wrong way accident lawyer in Lafayette, LA, you get more time to focus on recuperating from your wounds and rebuilding your life as we take care of your legal matters. Our car accident lawyer can take much of the stress off your plate. You can call us today for a free consultation with our personal injury legal team.

The Problem of Wrong Way Driving in Lafayette, LA

Many wrong way accidents involve head-on collisions, so they have a high fatality rate. Severe injuries and fatalities equate with high dollar-value injury claims and wrongful death lawsuits. You can work with a wrong way accident attorney in Lafayette, LA, on your case who can protect your rights while seeking compensation that helps you pay your accident-related expenses, including your medical bills and lost income.

According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, in one analysis, more than half of the people killed in wrong way crashes were driving in the wrong direction.

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The Statute of Limitations in Louisiana for Wrong Way Accident Cases

No matter how reckless the wrong way driver’s conduct was, under Louisiana law, you generally have two years to file a lawsuit against the at-fault driver for the harm they caused, per CC 3493.1 for personal injury cases. Parties filing a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of a loved one who suffered fatal injuries also generally have two years from the decedent’s death date to pursue damages, per CC Art. 2315.2.

A statute of limitations removes your right to seek compensation from the negligent party who hurt you. Once the deadline passes, Louisiana law will forever bar you from holding that person accountable for your losses. We urge you to reach out to our Lafayette wrong way accident lawyer now. They can start on your compensation case promptly and file it on time.

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Recoverable Damages in Louisiana Wrong Way Accidents

The unique facts of your situation will dictate the compensation you could pursue for your injuries from a wrong way collision that occurred in Lafayette. Every injury case is different.

Typically, people go after the at-fault party to recover their economic losses like medical bills, lost income, future lost income, rehabilitation services, medical equipment like wheelchairs and adaptive vehicles, and other direct financial losses from the crash. The economic losses are often substantial since wrong way accidents are usually head-on collisions.

These injury claims also include intangible losses, which do not usually come with as much paper documentation as receipts, but are significant losses, nonetheless. For example, pain and suffering damages encompass physical discomfort, inconvenience, and emotional stress of the accident and injuries. Disfigurement damages compensate for extensive scars from wounds and surgical incisions. Our attorney will review the accident and advise you of the losses and compensation you could recover from the party that caused the accident.

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Our Contingency Fee Allows Us to Start on Your Case Right Away

You do not have to worry about coming up with a fee deposit to hire a Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers attorney to start working on your wrong way accident injury case. We handle these cases on contingency, which allows us to take care of your case without charging you upfront legal fees. We work throughout the case and wait until the end to receive payment for our work.

Our legal fees are a percentage of the settlement proceeds or court award. Our no-fee guarantee means that you do not pay us any legal fees if you do not win. We can explain this payment arrangement more during your free consultation.

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Pitfalls to Avoid After a Wrong Way Accident in Lafayette, LA

Here are some of the common pitfalls we advise our clients to avoid after a wrong way accident:

  • Do not give insurers a recorded statement. We advise our clients not to give a recorded statement to the claims adjuster at the insurance company. We can provide all the information the insurer needs to evaluate your claim. A recorded statement gives them the opportunity to take your words out of context and try to pay you less money than you deserve.
  • Do not accept a lowball settlement offer or sign settlement papers without an attorney review them first. When people try to settle a wrong way accident injury claim on their own instead of working with a lawyer, the claims adjuster will likely offer them an amount far below the amount appropriate for their injury case.
  • Stay off social media. You can also ask friends and family not to post anything about the accident or your injuries on their accounts. The insurance company could access your social media accounts. Insurers and attorneys can use social media postings as evidence against a person’s accident claim. The best thing to do is to take a complete break.
  • Complete your prescribed medical treatment. Usually, doing so gives you the best chance of recuperating from your wounds. Also, if you skip some of your treatment plan, like physical therapy, the defendant might argue they do not have to pay you as much because you might have healed better with all the medical treatments.

When you come on board as a client, and we talk to you and investigate your wrong way accident, we will likely have additional guidance to protect your right to fair compensation for your injuries. 

Call Us Today About Your Lafayette Wrong Way Accident Case – We Can Help

Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers’ attorneys collectively have over 350 years of personal injury law experience. We have likely handled every type of personal injury case there is. We are family-oriented and believe in giving back to the community. If you want attentive, responsive legal services on your Lafayette wrong way accident injury case, you have found the right place. 

Please feel free to reach out to us today for your free initial consultation. We can review the legal options you have, answer your questions, and explain how our Lafayette wrong way accident lawyer can help you.

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