A rear-end collision can leave you or someone you love with injuries like whiplash or can result in other head and back injuries that impair your mobility. Accidents like these can create ongoing medical bills, damage or destroy your vehicle, and negatively impact your income-earning ability.
Fortunately, if another party’s negligence caused your accident, they may be liable for your damages. If you qualify, a Meaux rear-end collisions lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers may be able to help you pursue compensation in a personal injury insurance claim. If your claim cannot be resolved with an insurance settlement, we can file a personal injury lawsuit and take your case to trial.
For a free consultation on your case with a member of our team, call Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers today at (318) 777-7777. We may be able to take your case on a contingency-fee-basis with no up-front payments required.
The High Cost of Car Accidents in Louisiana
The Center for Analytics & Research in Transportation (CARTS) at Louisiana State University reported 15,304 rear-end collisions that resulted in injuries in 2019. There were an additional 80 rear-end accidents that resulted in fatalities.
A rear-end collision can be costly for accident victims and their families. They can lead to loss of earnings, costly medical care, and extensive vehicle damage. These are all damages that the at-fault driver may be responsible for paying in a personal injury lawsuit.
Potential Damages in a Rear-End Accident Case
If you can prove that another driver’s negligence caused the rear-end collision, you may be able to recover damages such as:
- All accident-related medical bills
- All accident-related lost wages
- Physical pain and suffering
- Mental and emotional agony
- Property repair or replacement
- And more
Understanding the value of your damages is an important part of a car accident case. If your claim is miscalculated or undervalued, it could mean you inadvertently agree to accept a settlement offer that is too small to cover your accident-related expenses.
A Meaux rear-end collisions lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers may be able to produce evidence of your accident-related damages when we represent you. If your loved one lost their life in a rear-end accident, Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers may be able to help you pursue an alternate set of damages in a wrongful death lawsuit.
To learn more about your legal options, call Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers today at (318) 777-7777 A member of our team is standing by to provide you with a free, no-obligation consultation on your case.
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.
ClientEvidence of Liability in a Rear-End Collision Case
When we work together on your case, Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can also gather evidence that demonstrates the responsible party’s liability. This evidence may include:
- Official crash report
- Medical documents
- Payroll records
- Witness statements
- Pictures and videos
- Car repair bills
- Testimony from accident reconstruction experts
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 | ClientWorking with Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers on Your Case
Obtaining and completing insurance forms, negotiating a financial settlement with the at-fault driver’s insurance provider, and preparing a comprehensive lawsuit if you cannot reach a settlement agreement may all be time-consuming events.
It can be even more difficult if you are faced with long-term physical recovery. When you work with a Meaux rear-end collisions lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, our firm can handle all of the legal work in your case, including the communications, deadlines, and paperwork. We can also answer your questions, provide legal advice, and keep you updated on the progress of your case so you can focus on your recovery.
The reassurance from Digger and his staff gave me that renewed hope that it’s going to be okay down the road.
ClientInjuries in a Rear-End Accident
As soon as possible after a car accident, seek medical evaluation and care. Even if you do not feel injured immediately after the accident, you could have soft tissue, internal, or other hidden injuries that require prompt medical care. Some injuries you endure in a car accident that might be more readily apparent include:
- Broken nose and other facial injuries
- Head injuries like whiplash or concussion
- Broken limbs and extremities
- Back pain and spinal cord injuries
These injuries may require expensive treatment. Receiving a medical evaluation soon after your accident can also create a link in your medical record between your accident and your injuries that may be used as evidence in your case.
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.
ClientThe Deadline for Filing a Lawsuit in Louisiana
Per the Louisiana Civil Code (CC) §3492, there is a general one-year statute of limitations, or legal time limit, on filing a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit in Louisiana. Failure to take legal action within the statute of limitations on your case means that your lawsuit may be dismissed.
To discuss what specific deadlines pertain to your case, call Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers. The sooner you call us, the sooner we can get started working for you.
Call Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers Today
You do not need to face the aftermath of a rear-end collision on your own. If you qualify, a Meaux rear-end collisions lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers may be able to handle all of the legal work in your case while you focus on your treatment and your wellbeing.
To discuss your accident, your injuries, and your legal options in a free consultation with a member of our team, Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers today (318) 777-7777.
We may be able to represent you on a contingency-fee-basis, where our firm does not collect attorney fees unless and until you recover compensation via a settlement offer or court award.
