New Orleans Bicycle Accident Lawyer

Gather Evidence

When we represent you, our personal injury attorneys can collect all accident and injury-related evidence in your case, such as:

• Medical records and bills that substantiate the physical and financial extent of your injuries
• Pictures of your injuries, your damaged or destroyed bicycle, and the at-fault driver’s vehicle, if possible
• Direct deposit receipts, paycheck stubs, and other documents that prove your income loss due to your injuries
• Traffic camera, residential, and other video footage of the accident or its aftermath
• Testimony from eyewitnesses and accident reconstruction experts

The more evidence we can gather, the higher our chances of bringing you fair compensation for all of your losses.

Request and Review the Accident Report for You

We can examine your crash report. If your injuries caused you to lose consciousness or impair your memory, the details captured in the official crash report may tell the story of the accident. The crash report in your case could contain the following:

• The contact information of the at-fault driver
• The contact information of their insurer
• The contact information of any witnesses
• The accident’s date, time, and location
• Road and weather conditions at the time of the accident
• Primary and secondary crash factors

Your crash report may also contain the investigating officer’s accident narrative and any citations issued at the scene. Our team can use this information to build your compensation claim.

File Your Insurance Claim

After reviewing all the evidence about your accident, we can file your claim with the liable insurance company. In Louisiana, this would likely be the at-fault driver’s insurance carrier. When filing your claim, we will:

• Fill out all necessary paperwork.
• Read the liability policy.
• Present the cost of your damages in a demand letter.
• Handle all communications.
• Keep you updated on your case’s progression.

We take care of this process so you can focus on recovering from your injuries.

Negotiate a Settlement on Your Behalf

After we’ve filed your insurance claim, we’ll negotiate its resolution. We’ll represent your interests to the insurer and ensure they don’t devalue your claim. We know what questions to ask before accepting a settlement to ensure you get fair compensation.

Also, if necessary, we can consider threatening a lawsuit, which may help convince the insurer to settle your case in good faith and fairly.

Represent Your Case in Civil Court

According to the American Bar Association (ABA), most personal injury cases are settled out of court. Instead, they usually involve insurance settlements or mediation. We will usually only file a lawsuit if the insurance company refuses to pay. Therefore, we’ll take every opportunity to build your case in anticipation of trial, but it’s likely that it won’t get to that point. If we do decide to go to trial, we can:

• File your case before the statute of limitations expires (if time permits)
• Present an argument in court
• Communicate with the other side’s legal team
• Establish what laws apply to your case
• Work to prove negligence and liability

We’ll discuss all of your legal options when you contact us to handle your personal injury claim. We’re ready to explain how personal injury lawsuits work if you have more questions.