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Posted on: February 25, 2016

During this difficult time of pursuing legal action in a personal injury or wrongful death case, you will need to gather as much information as reasonably possible. At The Laborde Earles Law Firm, LLC, we have taken the initiative to provide quality legal information on a variety of topics pertaining to personal injury and wrongful death laws and cases. Take the time to read through the blog postings here to gain a better understanding of your situation. Our personal injury attorneys in Lafayette can potentially help you pursue compensation in your case. After reading through the blog postings that relate to your case below, contact our firm!

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