Were you or a loved one hurt in a car accident in Metairie, Louisiana, that involved a driver who made an improper lane change? If so, Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers is interested in learning about your case.
If a car accident personally affected you, a Metairie improper lane changes accident lawyer from our firm may be able to help you pursue compensation through a personal injury claim or lawsuit.
For a free case evaluation with a member of our car accident team, call Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers at (504) 777-7777. We can let you know how you might be able to pursue financial recovery for your damages during this call.
Identifying the Cause of Your Accident
People might make an improper lane because they were:
- Not paying attention to nearby vehicles on the road before entering a new lane
- Speeding or trying to get away from congested traffic
- Driving while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or both
- Experiencing road rage
- Distracted while driving, such as from their cell phone or another passenger in the car
- Unfamiliar with the area they were driving in
- About to miss their exit or turn
None of these reasons is excusable. Making an improper lane change is a form of negligent driving because it can cause a preventable accident. In some cases, improper lane changes may also be considered reckless driving.
If you were injured in an accident caused by a driver who made an improper lane change and you would like to pursue compensation from them, one of the first things you may have to do is demonstrate how your accident occurred.
Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers may be able to help you with this task by investigating your accident for evidence of how the other driver behaved negligently and how this behavior led to your damages.
The Other Party Might Blame You for the Accident
When it comes to improper lane change accidents, it is not uncommon for the opposing party to try to blame the plaintiff for the accident, especially if the plaintiff hit them from behind. Like with rear-end accidents, many people assume that the rear vehicle driver who hits the front vehicle driver will be deemed at fault in an accident.
However, there are situations where the front vehicle driver may still be at fault. In lane change accidents, the front vehicle driver might be considered at fault if they:
- Did not turn on their turn signal before making a lane change
- Did not check their blind spot before making a lane change
- Purposefully cut you off
- Were speeding and weaving through lanes
- Were intoxicated at the time of the accident
When investigating the cause of your improper lane change accident, you will want to be as thorough as possible in collecting evidence because any proof that you were partially at fault for an accident may be used against you. According to the Louisiana Civil Code (CC) §2323, your compensation may be reduced by your percentage of fault, if applicable. For example, if you are deemed 30% at fault for an accident, you may only be able to receive 70% of the compensation you demand.
A Metairie improper lane changes accident lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers may be able to find evidence that substantiates your claims and confirm that you had little to no fault in the accident. Our team works hard to prepare our clients for their case, and this includes factoring in potential arguments from the opposing party.
Call Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers at (504) 777-7777 for a free consultation with a member of our team. We can start building your case as soon as you call.
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.
ClientKeep the Statutory Deadline in Mind During Negotiations
During the claims process, you and the opposing party might disagree on who is at fault for the accident, which can stall the legal process. Alternatively, the settlement negotiation stage can also take some time as compensation terms get negotiated and settlement offers get reviewed. The legal process is often not as straightforward as many people would like.
In some cases, plaintiffs decide to file a personal injury lawsuit when they realize the other party is not going to reach a settlement agreement with them. However, in Louisiana, there is not much time for you to think about making this decision. According to CC §3492, you generally have one year from the date of your accident to file a personal injury lawsuit.
Your lawyer can keep track of this deadline to file your case on time.
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 | ClientOur Team Can Help You Fight for Compensation
When pursuing compensation for an improper lane change accident, you might be able to recover the following damages:
- Your medical bills
- Any pain and suffering you experienced, whether physical or emotional
- Any income you lost because of your injuries or accident damages
- Property damage
Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers may suggest other potentially recoverable damages in your case depending on the details of your accident and your injuries.
The reassurance from Digger and his staff gave me that renewed hope that it’s going to be okay down the road.
ClientLaborde Earles Injury Lawyers Wants to Lead Your Case
At Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, we take our clients under our wing and guide them through the legal process so that they are never left unsure about what is going on in their case. The litigation process can be complex, so it can be comforting to have someone familiar with personal injury law stand by you to give you advice when you need it.
A Metairie improper lane changes accident lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers may be able to offer you this type of support when we work together on your case.
If you would like some assistance with your car accident case, call Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers today at (504) 777-7777. A member of our team can discuss your accident and your legal options during your free case review. We look forward to working with you.
