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

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Rear-end collisions can be dangerous, leading to serious injuries or even fatalities. In fact, rear-end accidents made up 7.2% of all fatal accidents in the United States in 2017, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Even when they occur at a lower speed, rear-end collisions can cause injuries such as whiplash or broken bones. These injuries may lead to lengthy recovery times, mounting medical bills, time off work, and other impacts on your life.

If you have experienced damages after another vehicle rear-ended your car, you may have the option of seeking compensation from the at-fault party. A Metairie car accident lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can help you in your fight for financial recovery.

Call Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers at (337) 777-7777 now to learn more about your options in a free case review with our staff.

Pursuing Compensation After a Rear-End Collision

When you are ready to seek compensation, you will likely need to file what is known as a personal injury claim. This will allow you to pursue the liable party, such as the at-fault driver and/or their insurance company.

Personal injury claims require you to list the damages you incurred from the accident. You may also have to gather details and documentation to support your claim, as well as meet the statute of limitations. While these tasks may seem tedious, they can be crucial to your claim. A lawyer can assist you with each of these tasks, handling the legal aspects of your claim to relieve you of this burden.

Types of Damages in a Personal Injury Case

“Damages” is a legal term that refers to the way that the accident has impacted your life. The damages you incur may depend on the severity of your injuries, recovery time, how much time you have to miss from work, and other factors.

If the rear-end collision will affect your life in the long run due to severe injuries, you may be able to claim damages that account for these changes.

Some damages you may be able to list on your claim include:

  • Medical bills
  • Lost wages
  • Pain and suffering estimates
  • Emotional anguish
  • Future lost wages
  • Projected medical expenses
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Common Injuries Cited on Claims

If you are wondering which injuries may justify a personal injury claim, it is important to understand that you should not necessarily rule out minor injuries. Even minor injuries could qualify you for compensation.

Some types of injuries that may result from rear-end collisions include:

  • Bumps and bruising
  • Scarring or disfigurement
  • Broken bones
  • Head injuries
  • Chest or neck injuries
  • Whiplash
  • Permanent disability
  • Wrongful death

Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can review your injuries and the details surrounding the collision to help you decide if it makes sense for you to file a claim. If so, a Metairie rear-end collisions lawyer from our firm may be able to represent you.

For more information on your case, reach out to the client intake team at Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers by calling (337) 777-7777 today.

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Factors that May Impact Your Claim

There are a few factors that may affect the outcome of your claim and whether you can file, including showing the defendant’s liability and the statute of limitations that applies.

Liability

Gaining compensation from a personal injury claim may hinge on proving the at-fault driver’s liability. That is, you must be able to show that the driver’s actions led to the rear-end collision and your injuries.

Proving liability can be complex. However, a lawyer will know how to demonstrate that the at-fault driver was negligent or failed to exercise due care while on the road.

The Statute of Limitations

Any lawsuit has a deadline for when it must be filed, also known as a statute of limitations. For personal injury lawsuits in the state of Louisiana, the general statute of limitations is two years, according to Louisiana Civil Code (CC) §3492.

Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers understands the laws and rules regarding car accident claims in Louisiana and can explain them to you during our work together.

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How a Metairie Rear-End Collisions Lawyer Can Help

When you choose to work with Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers on your case, you will receive legal support throughout the process of filing your claim. Our services include:

Doing the Legal Work

Your lawyer can help you collect all the documentation needed to build a foundation for your claim, such as medical records, the police statement, and more.

Communicating for You

It may be tempting to speak to an insurance company right away after the collision in an attempt to get a quick settlement for your injuries, but insurance adjusters can use your statements to affect the outcome of your claim.

Instead, a lawyer can handle these interactions for you to help ensure you say nothing that could negatively impact your claim or the compensation you may receive.

Representing You in Court

If your claim does not reach a settlement, a lawyer will be there to represent you in court and fight for compensation on your behalf before a jury.

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Call Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers Today

If you have injuries from a rear-end collision, you may need compensation to help pay for medical care, missed time from work, or other accident-related expenses. Filing a personal injury claim may help you get compensation to cover these expenses.

You may be overwhelmed after the collision or still be dealing with the recovery process. Fortunately, a Metairie rear-end collisions lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can help with your claim while you concentrate on getting better.

Call Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers today at (337) 777-7777 for a free consultation on your case with our car accident team.

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