Compensation a Metairie Personal Injury Attorney Can Pursue

Put simply, compensation is money granted to anyone injured because of someone else’s negligent action or inaction. Many times, the liable party’s insurance company pays it, either through a pretrial settlement or a jury decision. You may also see it referred to as damages.

Economic Damages

Compensation is generally divided into two main categories. Economic damages will cover your financial losses, such as:

  • Medical treatment costs, e.g., emergency room bills, surgery, medication, and physical therapy
  • Future medical expenses
  • Miscellaneous costs, e.g., lawn care, house cleaning, childcare, or any other service you only needed after you were injured
  • Property damage expenses
  • Loss of wages, e.g., the salary, pensions, or benefits you could not earn while you recuperated
  • Loss of employment, e.g., the job that you can never return to because your injuries prevent you from fulfilling your duties or the jobs that you will not qualify for in the future due to injury-related limitations

Non-economic Damages

Non-economic damages are a bit more complex but no less important. They will provide compensation for your physical and psychological injuries. Our personal injury attorneys in Metairie may pursue the following non-economic damages for you:

  • Pain and suffering, e.g., physical or emotional trauma resulting from your injuries or even the accident itself
  • Disability, e.g., the loss of function of a limb, digit, organ, or other parts of your body
  • Scarring or disfigurement, e.g., the permanent marks your injuries left on your body and their effects on your physical and mental wellbeing
  • Reduced quality of life, e.g., you need assistance with bathing, dressing, cleaning the house, cooking, or any other basic life tasks

Do not worry if you do not see all of your losses listed above. This is only a partial list meant to give you a general understanding of what types of damages are compensable. You may still qualify for damages, even if you do not think you meet the criteria mentioned above.

Further Notes on Compensation

In addition to listing all of the ways the accident affected you, you will have to calculate appropriate dollar amounts to go with each injury. As you may imagine, this is not always easy. You will need to take the following into account:

  • The nature of your injuries
  • The severity of your injuries
  • Any relevant state laws that affect your ability to collect compensation, including CC Art. 2323, which deals with fault

If you want help with this task or if you prefer to let someone else handle it for you, our personal injury lawyers in Metairie would be happy to assist. We aim to provide the legal representation and advice you need to obtain fair compensation.

Let Our Laborde Earles Do the Hard Work

The last thing anyone wants to be doing after an accident is reading up on legal statutes and trying to negotiate with insurance companies. Our law firm can manage your lawsuit from the first step to the last. Depending on your case, this may include:

  • Collecting documentary evidence like police reports and medical records
  • Calculating damages so your lawsuit is as complete and as accurate as possible
  • Filing paperwork so you can be sure all forms are filled out properly and submitted on time
  • Contacting the liable party so that you can avoid having direct contact with the individual or organization that caused the accident
  • File an insurance claim on your behalf
  • Negotiating a fair settlement so you do not have to meet or argue with the liable party’s insurance company by yourself
  • Going to court if negotiations stall, so you will have an advocate in the courtroom to fight for your rights
  • Making ourselves available so you always have someone to turn to if legal issues arise or if you have a concern that needs addressing

Our team can take the above-listed action in exchange for a contingency fee. This means:

  • We only get paid when you do.
  • We never charge attorney’s fees upfront.
  • We never send you a bill if you do not recover compensation.
  • You do not have to worry about paying attorney’s fees on top of the other expenses generated by your accident.

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Personal Injury Accidents Our Metairie Attorneys Can File a Claim For

Most personal injury cases are based on negligence. In other words, to receive financial compensation, you must prove that someone else had a duty to protect you from harm and subsequently failed in that duty. The above is a broad definition that can encompass many types of accidents, including those listed below. If you believe that you qualify to file a personal injury lawsuit or if you would like to speak to a professional before making a decision, our team is here to help. Depending on the type of incident you’ve been injured in, we’ll direct you to one of our following attorneys:

Whether you were hurt in a motor vehicle accident, premises liability incident, or another personal injury accident, you can count on us to do what’s right for your case. Our accident attorneys have taken on many cases similar to yours and can draw on their experience to get the results you need to move past your injuries.

Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Suits in Metairie

In most cases, you have two years from the accident date to begin your lawsuit, according to CC Art. 3492. Failure to take legal action within this timeframe could stop you from getting the compensation you deserve. To make sure you do not miss your chance to collect compensation, allow a personal injury attorney from our office to get started on your case as soon as possible.

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What If Someone Died in an Accident?

Those who survived their injuries, assuming they are of age and mentally capable, can file a personal injury claim on their own behalf. However, if someone passes away from their injuries and their survivors decide to seek compensation, this is called a wrongful death lawsuit.

Our Metairie wrongful death attorneys handle these types of cases with compassion and attention to detail. Anyone considering filing such a case is welcome to get in touch with us at any time, day or night, for a free consultation. If you choose to work with us on a wrongful death case, we’ll pursue the following damages on your behalf:

  • Medical expenses
  • Funeral and burial costs
  • Mental anguish
  • Loss of financial support
  • Loss of consortium
  • Diminished quality of life

Our Metairie Personal Injury Lawyers Are on Your Side

At Laborde Earles, we know how difficult it is to get back on your feet after an accident. We want to help by assigning a Metairie personal injury attorney to fight for compensation on your behalf. This way, you can take all the time you need to recuperate without worrying about handling everything yourself.

Contact our law firm today to schedule a free consultation with a trusted attorney. They’ll meet with you to discuss your case and legal options. If you choose to hire us, we’ll work tirelessly to get the results you need to move forward with your life.

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