Neck injuries are a common result of car accidents. If you’re suffering from such an injury, you have our sympathies, as we know that neck injuries often affect every other aspect of your life. Not only are you dealing with the physical pain of the injury, but you may be suffering mentally and emotionally as a result of chronic spinal problems.
TestimonialsIf you’re seeking medical care, those expenses can add up quickly. However, you shouldn’t have to bear these consequences alone if someone else caused your accident.
Our car accident lawyers in Lake Charles, LA are here to guide you as you seek a fair settlement or judgment for the harm you suffered. We will handle your case from beginning to end, including filing your paperwork, communicating with the at-fault party, and negotiating for your financial award.
How Compensation May Be Determined
The compensation you receive is dependent on the circumstances surrounding your neck injury. The ultimate goal of asking for damages is to restore your finances and mitigate your suffering. Our neck injury lawyers in Lake Charles, LA help you identify all of the affected areas of your life so that you may ask for appropriate compensation.
Compensable damages you may qualify to claim include:
- Medical care. Your neck injury will require medical attention that may include hospital visits, emergency room care, treatment, medication, specialists, surgeries, and any future costs of medical care related to your injury.
- Disability or disfigurement. The temporary or permanent changes to your life brought on by a disability or disfigurement may include some economic damages. For instance, if you require structural changes to your home to accommodate a disability, the at-fault party’s insurance should pay for these costs, and a Lake Charles personal injury lawyer will fight for maximum compensation.
- Loss of income. If you lose income even temporarily due to your neck injury, or if you’re unable to go back to work for an extended amount of time, you may be compensated for that income loss. You may also receive compensation if your injury requires you to change to a lower-paying job, or if you’re unable to ever work again.
- Property damage. In addition to causing your neck injury, the accident may have damaged your vehicle and personal belongings. Your claim can demand compensation for repairs to or replacement of your vehicle.
- Pain and suffering. For the short- and long-term, you may experience pain and suffering in the form of physical discomfort, depression, lack of enjoyment in your life, and other negative personal experiences.
- Punitive damages. These kinds of damages are extremely rare. If your attorney believes that you may be eligible for these kinds of damages, they will speak with you about this opportunity.
While you are preparing your claim, we will help you to account for all of the ways your life has been affected by your neck injury so that you may pursue appropriate compensation.
We understand the kinds of accidents that result in neck injuries, including side-impact, head-on, and rear-end wrecks. Discuss the specifics of your case with a Lake Charles rear-end accident lawyer.
Laborde Earles injury was great for me they took care of me very fast and professional. If for any reason I need legal help they will be who I use.
ClientHow Our Attorneys Help You Build Your Case
Our neck injury attorneys advocate for you in your pursuit of a settlement or judgment. Our assistance in your case may look like this:
Investigation
Our experts pick apart the accident, looking at things like road conditions, weather, driver records, vehicle maintenance, eyewitness statements, police and medical reports, and visual data. All of this information is gathered in support of your claim.
Communication
Our attorneys communicate on your behalf with insurance companies, defense attorneys, and all other parties involved in the accident. We will shield you from low, unfair offers and manipulative tactics by the at-fault party and their insurer.
Negotiation
We engage in negotiations on your behalf. In our demands, we will account for your past expenses and future financial needs. Without legal support, you may be faced with an unfair offer that won’t accommodate your long-term medical and financial needs.
Trial Preparation and Representation
If the involved parties are unable to reach an appropriate settlement, our attorneys prepare for trial and represent you in court, fighting for a fair compensation judgment before a judge or jury.
I thank God for Digger & David. I don’t know what we would have done if it hadn’t have been for them.
Rick Smith | ClientLaborde Earles Injury Lawyers Is the Right Choice for Your Accident Case
Our law firm specializes in personal injury cases, and we’re happy to say that we’ve recovered more than $1 billion in settlements and verdicts for our clients.
We’re proud of the recognition we’ve received for our work, including:
- The National Trial Lawyers Top 100
- Trucking Trial Lawyers Top 10
- Super Lawyers
- AV Preeminent Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence
- The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40
Testimonials
While our success speaks to our dedication to injured people in Louisiana, a better testament to our services comes from our testimonials. What our clients say about our work is important to us. A few shared thoughts:
“I was feeling more and more pain and went to the doctor. I had two surgeries in my neck and my back. I made an appointment with David and it was a real good experience. He worked with me all the way and was like a good friend in a time of need. I don’t think anybody could have done a better job than he did.” — Keith
“I look up and the minute I look up I see this truck just coming dead smack into us. Upon impact, I just felt these really sharp pains and I couldn’t move at all. My experience with the insurance company was like a disaster. Phone calls, no returns. Without Laborde Earles, I don’t know what I would have done. I would have been totally lost.” — Michelle
Truck accidents can lead to especially severe neck injuries. Our experienced truck accident lawyers in Lake Charles know how to show the full impact of your injury and recover your losses.
The reassurance from Digger and his staff gave me that renewed hope that it’s going to be okay down the road.
ClientCan I Afford a Car Accident Attorney for My Neck Injury?
Our attorneys offer a free initial consultation where we listen as you share your experience. During this consultation, we decide if we are right for your case and assess your legal options.
Once we take you on, you pay no attorneys’ fees until we successfully recover a settlement or judgment for you. In other words, you will never pay out of pocket for our services.
They treated us like no other people would. Whenever we needed something they were there for us. I put my trust in them and I don’t regret it.
ClientStatute of Limitations for Personal Injury Cases in Louisiana
In Louisiana, you must file a claim within a set amount of time. Typically, that is two years from the date of the injury per CC 3493.1. Our attorneys will discuss this with you during your consultation. No matter how long you think you have, it’s important to file as soon as possible because eyewitnesses may move, evidence may get mislaid, and memories can fade.
Contact Our Attorneys Today
We are prepared to help you pursue a full and fair compensation settlement or judgment. Call our office today and set a time to come in. We’re here for you.
