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Your personal injury lawyer can help you calculate your recoverable damages, which may include:

  • Medical Bills
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Metairie Car Accident Lawyer

Car accident injuries can range from minor to fatal, from temporary to chronic. No matter what injuries you or your loved one sustained, a Metairie car accident lawyer may be able to help you recover much-needed financial compensation.

If you’re in need of legal representation from a Metairie personal injury lawyer, don’t hesitate to contact Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers now to file an accident claim.

Each Car Accident Is Different

Every motor vehicle accident is different. Some are “fender benders” that, while scary and inconvenient, do not cause any lasting injuries. Others may cost accident victims their health, career, or even the life of a loved one. No matter where you fall on this scale, you may be able to receive fair compensation from the liable party’s insurance company.

Some of the most common car accidents to plague Metairie drivers can include the following:

  • Drunk driving accidents
  • Distracted driving accidents
  • Fatigue accidents
  • Head-on collisions
  • Rear-end collisions
  • Sideswipes or T-bone accidents
  • Teen driver accidents
  • Elderly driver accidents
  • Motorcycle accidents
  • Truck accidents
  • Multi-vehicle accidents

You can discuss how the type of accident you find yourself in may change how you hold a negligent party accountable for your emotional pain and other losses.

How can you tell for sure if your injuries qualify you for compensation for damages? One quick call to our personal injury attorneys can help you figure it out. Contact our law firm to let an experienced car accident lawyer evaluate your case at no cost or obligation to you.

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Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Lawsuits

There are two types of lawsuits you may file after an accident. Which one you file will depend on your circumstances and the severity of the losses you and your loved ones sustain.

Personal Injury Claim

As the name suggests, personal injury lawsuits are those filed by people who were injured in an accident. You can seek compensation for your visible injuries, property damage, and the cost of your recovery.

Note that you must uphold the state’s burden of proof if you want to request support for specific losses from a specific party. Our experienced car accident attorneys in Metairie can help you determine what evidence can help you meet this burden.

Wrongful Death

Things work slightly differently with wrongful death cases. Per Louisiana Civil Code (CC) §2315.2, if someone passes away from their car accident injuries, their surviving spouse and children could file a lawsuit on their behalf. If the deceased left behind neither spouse nor children, then other relatives may file the lawsuit instead.

We understand that the untimely death of a loved one is a profoundly painful experience. Our compassionate Metairie wrongful death lawyers will handle all legal aspects of your case so that you can focus on healing.

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Economic and Non-Economic Damages

Regardless of the type of lawsuit you file, you may be eligible to collect non-economic damages, economic damages, or a combination of the two.

The term “non-economic damages” refers to any physical, mental, and emotional suffering you endured because of your accident. Here is a partial list of what that may include in your case:

  • Disability: Your (or your loved one’s) injuries resulted in the loss of use of a body part or a traumatic brain injury (TBI), causing impaired intellectual capabilities.
  • Diminished quality of life: You or your loved one had to give up or get help with certain activities (e.g., running for exercise or putting on shoes).
  • Pain and suffering: This can refer to both the physical pain and emotional anguish that you or your loved one went through.
  • Loss of companionship: After your loved one’s passing, you had to learn to live without their presence, support, and affection.

Economic damages are designed to cover any financial harm you and your family sustained because of your auto accident. Examples frequently include:

  • Medical expenses: You or your loved one needed medical care from a medical professional, either immediate or long-term, after the accident. Retain any medical records for your auto accident attorney.
  • Funeral expenses: You were financially responsible for your loved one’s burial, estate settlement, and so on.
  • Loss of wages: You could not work for a period of time after the accident, depriving you and your family of necessary income.
  • Loss of financial support: Your loved one was a primary breadwinner in your household, so their passing has caused you serious financial hardship.
  • Property damage: If your car has been damaged and needs repairs, you will need compensation to repair your property. Vehicle repair costs can be high, so contact our law offices now.

Our accident attorneys make every effort to keep the process of calculating your case’s value as transparent as possible. During an initial consultation, you can ask any questions you have about your right to compensation for losses from an at-fault driver.

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What a Metairie Car Accident Lawyer Can Do for You

If you decide that you want to file a lawsuit, call our auto accident lawyers first. We would be happy to provide you with a free, no-obligation case assessment. This service can save you a lot of time by letting you know whether you have a viable case in just one quick phone call.

The next step is up to you: you can either file and fight your lawsuit alone or let us shoulder your legal burden. Among other things, we can:

  • Explore your options: Personal injury cases are not a “one size fits all” situation. An experienced lawyer will go over all your options and advise you as to which one may be best for you.
  • Investigate your case: This often involves looking for documentary evidence (e.g., police reports) and eyewitnesses to corroborate your version of events.
  • Submit paperwork: This may include notifying the liable party about your suit, filing your case with the court, and much more.
  • Manage communications: Do not speak with the liable party or their representatives; they may find a way to use your words to withhold compensation. Let your Metairie personal injury lawyer talk to them instead.
  • Work out a settlement agreement: If the liable party’s insurance company is willing to negotiate (and they often are), your law firm will fight hard to get them to agree to a settlement that includes everything you need.
  • Represent you in court: In the event that the insurance company will not negotiate, your law firm will schedule a trial date and advocate for you in the courtroom.
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Contact a Metairie Car Accident Lawyer Now

You do not have to let financial worries stop you from hiring the legal representation you want. Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers charges no upfront fees. Instead, our team works for a percentage of any awarded compensation, and we only collect once you receive your fair settlement.

If you or a loved one was the victim of a car accident, let a Metairie car accident lawyer from our law firm fight for you. Contact Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers for a free case assessment.

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