If you or a loved one broke a bone while in a car accident in New Orleans, you may be able to sue the other driver if their negligence caused the accident.
You can reach out to Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers to discuss how a lawyer can help you pursue compensation for your broken bones injury with a claim or lawsuit. We encourage you to get medical care and then connect with us when you’re feeling better. A team member can review your case, and one of our broken bones lawyers in New Orleans, LA, can handle your whole case while you recover or attend to an injured loved one.
Victims May Be Able to Get Compensation for Their Bone Injuries
Broken bones can lead to several forms of damages, which your broken bone attorney can list and define when demanding compensation on your behalf. Whether you are filing a claim or lawsuit in our New Orleans office, you may be able to be compensated for different categories of damages, provided you present evidence that shows the extent of loss you suffered.
You can receive a free case review and sign up with our law firm to commence the legal process. A team member may ask a series of questions to gauge how much loss you endured and whether you might expect to experience further loss as we start litigation procedures.
The following are examples of the types of damages car accident victims may receive after suffering a fractured bone injury.
Medical Costs
The most apparent damage to claim after fracturing a bone is medical expenses. Your broken bone injury lawyer may request access to your medical records and receive copies of your medical bills to calculate the total costs for the treatments your fractures require. Note that not every medical expense will come from a hospital or clinic but may also include costs from pharmacies and medical equipment stores.
Medical-related damages may include costs for:
- An ambulance ride
- Emergency treatment care
- Hospital stays and inpatient services
- Imaging exams, such as X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans
- Casting and follow-up appointments
- Prescription medicines, such as painkillers
- Support devices, such as wheelchairs, slings, crutches, and walking boots
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation
Property Damage
If your bone fracture occurred during a car accident, another damage you might claim is property damage to your vehicle. Property damage can also extend to other forms of property, such as bicycles, trailers, and valuable possessions inside the vehicle. With these types of losses, you may be able to receive compensation for the costs to repair your property or the cash value of your property if it was destroyed beyond repair in the collision.
Income Loss
Depending on where your bone fracture is in your body, it might prevent you from fulfilling certain work duties. In many cases, your doctor may instruct you to stay home and rest, which might prevent you from collecting income if you work part-time, hourly, or do not have enough paid time off (PTO) to cover your sick leave. If you were forced to lose wages because of your bone fracture, you may be able to receive compensation for this loss.
If you cannot return to the same job following your accident and are forced to take a lower-paying job, you may be compensated for your diminished earning capacity.
If you fractured a bone at work, you may be eligible to receive workers’ compensation. Our workers’ compensation lawyers in New Orleans can review your claim and, if necessary, help you appeal a denial.
Pain and Suffering
Losses that do not have a monetary value are generally referred to as non-economic damages. These damages may cover losses ranging from physical pain, such as chronic arthritis you developed from the fracture, to emotional pain, such as losing the ability to engage in a favorite activity because of your fracture (e.g., sports or dancing).
Our fractured bones lawyer can help you collect all this information. Our goal is your healthy recovery and getting you the compensation you and your family need. You deserve the time to heal in peace and shouldn’t have to do this on your own. Help is available.
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ClientLouisiana Gives Plaintiffs a Short Time to File Their Lawsuits
CC Art. 3492 gives people who have suffered a bone fracture in a car accident about two years to file a lawsuit against the at-fault driver or another liable party. When you are dealing with a fracture, which can take anywhere from a couple of weeks to months to heal (not including physical rehabilitation), you might not view the legal process as an immediate priority. However, you risk losing your opportunity to file for compensation by not acting now.
People who fail to meet the personal injury statutory deadline may have their case dismissed. This means any financial damage you incurred may have to be paid out of your own pocket. It is best to seek legal help immediately after an accident. Important evidence can quickly vanish, and memories of what bystanders witnessed can fade. Our broken bones attorney in New Orleans, LA, can begin this process for you. You can focus on your recovery while we manage your case.
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“My husband used this firm years ago and they were the only ones who would take the case after he waited 8 months to get a lawyer due to it being a friend he had his accident with.” – Sandra L.
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ClientConnect with an Attorney Today About Your Broken Bones Injury Case
If you fractured a bone in a car accident caused by a negligent party, a bone fracture lawyer in our New Orleans office can head your case regarding your injury. When you call us, you get an opportunity to speak with one of our team members who can listen to the facts of your car accident and learn about the damages your bone fracture caused.
Our consultations are free, and there are no risks or obligations. We want to help you recover your damages, so call as soon as possible.
