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  1. Understanding Statistics Behind Car Accidents
  2. About Car Accident Laws in Louisiana
  3. Turn to Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers to Help Recover the Compensation You Deserve
  4. Louisiana Time Limits for Filing Car Accident Actions
  5. Car Accident Case Recoverable Damages in Lafayette, Alexandria, or Marksville
  6. Speak with a Car Accident Attorney in Lafayette, Alexandria, and Marksville
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Most motor vehicle accidents occur when there’s negligence or human error. Driving while distracted, drunk, extremely fatigued, or recklessly causes automobile injuries and deaths. More than 44,000 drivers in Louisiana were injured in car crashes in 2019 according to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. This data also reveals that, during that same year, over a thousand vehicles were involved in fatal crashes.

Those statistics are sobering and proof that, if drivers aren’t careful or responsible, car accidents can occur. Car accidents can lead to life-changing outcomes, including amputations, back injuries, broken bones, or fatalities. A Lawtell car accident lawyer at Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can help you determine if you are entitled to compensation for any losses you may have suffered as a result of an accident. Call today at (337) 777-7777 to discuss your case for free.

Understanding Statistics Behind Car Accidents

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, more than 700 drivers in Louisiana were involved in fatal crashes in 2018. As a result,, a Louisiana Highway Safety Plan is now available. The goal behind this plan is to reduce car accidents in Louisiana, as well as the resulting fatalities, injuries, and property damage they cause.

The leading causes of Louisiana car accidents include:

  • Aggressive driving or road rage
  • Distracted driving, including text messaging and other cell phone use
  • Operating under the influence, including drug and alcohol use
  • Falling asleep or experiencing extreme fatigue while driving
  • Gridlock and other traffic conditions
  • Negligence, recklessness, and speeding

Louisiana made it illegal to text while driving on any public road or highway. Drivers can be fined for violating this law.

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About Car Accident Laws in Louisiana

According to the Louisiana Civil Code 2323, Louisiana is a pure comparative fault state. That means, the amount of recoverable damages in car accident lawsuits reduces by the percentage of your level of fault in that car accident. For example, if the jury determines that your losses total $100,000 and you’re 10% responsible for the car accident, that dollar amount reduced by 10% to $90,000. These laws, as well as many others, determine how a judge and jury assess fault in a car accident case. A Lawtell car accident lawyer can help with the details of your case.

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Turn to Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers to Help Recover the Compensation You Deserve

Determining who is at fault in your car accident requires examining police reports, state laws, and witness claims. Our team at Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers understands what it takes to file a claim. However, you must act right away. Because evidence disappears quickly, we must obtain and secure it while it is still accessible. Call us today at (337) 777-7777 for a free case evaluation.

As a part of handling and building your car accident case, we conduct an investigation regarding what happened. This investigation might require us to:

  • Obtain access to accident reports
  • Identify witnesses and conduct interviews
  • Collect and analyze liability and negligence evidence
  • Determine the facts of your case, as well as the circumstances leading to your car accident
  • Collect medical records, as well as any additional evidence of your damages and injuries
  • Build a case supporting a compensation claim

Our team of Lawtell car accident lawyers can seek a settlement on your behalf and take your case to court if necessary.

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Louisiana Time Limits for Filing Car Accident Actions

The statute of limitations law affects how long individuals have to file an accident claim. While every state has a separate statute of limitations law, they all have the same goal of resolving cases promptly. Statute of limitations laws also protects individuals from the threat of legal action as evidence becomes more difficult to find.

In the state of Louisiana, the statute of limitations for personal injury lawsuits is two years. Therefore, you must take action now if you or a loved one were injured in an accident. If we cannot file suit within two years of your accident or injury, the court could prevent us from ever collecting compensation on your behalf.

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Car Accident Case Recoverable Damages in Lafayette, Alexandria, or Marksville

All drivers in the state of Louisiana must carry liability insurance to cover bodily injuries and property damage. That means you’re filing an insurance claim under the other person’s insurance to cover your expenses and damages. Your compensation is limited to the amount of coverage in the at-fault individual’s insurance policy.

If, after filing a claim for your car accident, you don’t receive enough to cover costs, you have the right to file a car accident claim to recover personal injury expenses. You may be eligible to recover damages for your expenses and losses. Some cases are challenging due to the issues regarding proof and questions about who is at fault. While this varies among cases, recoverable damages could include:

  • Bodily injury
  • Loss of earning capacity
  • Loss of enjoyment
  • Lost wages
  • Medical expenses
  • Pain, inconvenience, and suffering
  • Property damages
  • Wrongful death

Speak with a Car Accident Attorney in Lafayette, Alexandria, and Marksville

If you, a loved one, or someone else you know suffered injuries resulting from a car accident, the Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers team is here to help. Let us protect your rights by handling your case and pursuing the compensation you need and deserve. Contact our team at (337) 777-7777, so we can review your case for free today.

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