Car accidents may cause a variety of injuries, such as whiplash. A whiplash injury happens when your head and neck are forcibly jerked or jolted forward, then backward. This type of injury can leave you with pain and stiffness in your neck and can even cause lower back pain, irritability, and sleeplessness.
Cedars Sinai states that whiplash often occurs after rear-end car accidents. If another person caused you to be in a car accident that led to your whiplash injury, you might be able to collect financial compensation from the at-fault driver.
A Meaux whiplash lawyer can help you build a personal injury case that proves how the accident occurred. They can fight on your behalf to hold the at-fault driver responsible for your damages. Contact the personal injury team at Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers by calling (318) 777-7777 to start preparing your compensation claim or lawsuit today.
Motor Vehicle Collisions Can Cause Whiplash and Other Soft Tissue Injuries
While whiplash is a common rear-end collision injury, you might also sustain other soft tissue injuries in a car accident. According to Merck Manual, examples of soft tissue injuries include:
- Muscles strains
- Muscle sprains
- Tears and ruptures
- Tendon damage
Whiplash and other soft tissue injuries may require short- or long-term medical treatments to heal as well as extended rest and immobilization, pain relief medications, and surgeries in severe cases. Severe cases may also lead to complications, which might include:
- Internal bleeding
- Blood vessel damage
- Nerve damage
- Joint stiffness
When calculating the total value of your compensation claim, your lawyer may factor in the cost of your medical treatments and how much time your injuries and resulting treatments might force you to miss from work.
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ClientYour Lawyer Can Help You Determine the Value of Your Personal Injury Claim
The value of your personal injury claim will depend on a number of factors, including the severity of your injuries, the amount of damage to your vehicle, and the extent of your pain and suffering. Your demand letter may request compensation for the following expenses and losses:
- Medical expenses
- Lost income
- Pain and suffering
- Mental distress
- Emotional trauma
- Property damage
A Meaux whiplash lawyer may value your claim and negotiate a settlement with the at-fault driver based on that value. Your lawyer may also suggest other damages to include in your demand letter, depending on the circumstances of your case.
Our team can help you carefully determine the cost of your injuries and losses. If you are ready to fight for compensation to recover your financial damages, contact the personal injury team at Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers by calling (318) 777-7777.
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Rick Smith | ClientWe Can Help You Collect the Evidence to Support Your Claim or Lawsuit
Rear-end collisions are one of the leading causes of whiplash injuries. According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), rear-end collisions cost the lives of nearly 2,500 people in 2017.
If you or a member of your family suffered whiplash in Meaux, your official crash report may be able to help your lawyer prove the cause of the accident. Because you were injured, you must report the crash to law enforcement officials, according to the Louisiana Revised Statutes (RS) §32:398.
The crash report might show where each vehicle involved in the accident was struck, which your lawyer may use to construct arguments for your case. Your lawyer might also ask for copies of your:
- Medical records
- Medical bills
- Injury photos
- Vehicle photos
- Repair estimates
- Car value estimates
- Witness statements
Your legal team may help you obtain certain pieces of evidence, as there is a time limit on how long claimants may file their personal injury case.
Understand the Role of Time in Your Compensation Claim
Louisiana law allows claimants to seek financial recovery from a driver who hit their car because of negligence or carelessness. It also limits the amount of time people have to file a lawsuit against the negligent driver. According to the Louisiana Civil Code (CC) §3492, claimants generally have one year to file a personal injury lawsuit.
Whiplash and other soft-tissue injuries may require a year or more of physical recovery time. One of the many benefits of trusting your potential lawsuit to our team of personal injury lawyers is the fact that we can make sure your lawsuit is filed on time to meet the statutory deadline.
A Financial Settlement May Resolve Your Whiplash Claim
You may enter settlement talks with the guidance of a personal injury lawyer to negotiate and fight for the compensation amount you are entitled to receive. Your lawyer may negotiate on your behalf, but you will always have the option to say yes or no to any monetary offers you receive.
When you do accept an offer, it is final and will permanently close your case. That means you cannot request additional funds later, even if they are for legitimate accident-related expenses. It also means your lawyer will work hard to achieve two important goals prior to negotiating for you:
- Ensuring your claim is accurately valued
- Ensuring no compensable expenses are overlooked
A financial settlement can allow both parties to conclude a car accident claim without the time and expense of a court trial.
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ClientReview Your Accident with a Personal Injury Team Member Today
Physical recovery after a whiplash can be painful and extensive. A Meaux whiplash lawyer can help you assign financial liability to the driver who caused the accident. If you would like to file a compensation claim against the at-fault driver and fight for compensatory awards, contact the personal injury team at Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers by calling (318) 777-7777 today.
