A personal injury is a physical or psychological injury or illness that is caused by the careless actions of another. The legal term for that carelessness is ‘negligence.’ Accidents involving negligence that harms another person can occur almost anywhere.
According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 29 million people are injured each year and require medical treatment. Additionally, around two million of these are severe enough to require hospitalization, with a further 169,000 fatalities.
To be able to pursue compensation, you will need to prove that the other person, or at-fault party, behaved negligently and caused you harm.You must also prove that your injuries resulted from the other party breaching their duty of care for your safety. We often see the following:
- Auto accidents as a result of distracted or drunk driving by the other party
- Accidents in the workplace due to lack of health and safety precautions
- Medical negligence due to patient mistreatment or diagnosis
- Slip, trip, and fall accidents caused by slippery floors or obstacles in store aisles
- Unsafe products causing injuries or illnesses, such as malfunctioning electrical goods or dangerous medicines
After an accident, a personal injury lawyer may be able to help you pursue the compensation you are entitled to, especially if you have sustained serious injuries.You can get advice from an Erath personal injury lawyer who can help you understand your legal options.
If you have any questions or concerns about how to proceed with a claim, contact Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers for free initial advice at (337) 777-7777 today.
Personal Injuries Can Devastate Lives
Being injured in an accident can change your life in a matter of minutes, and can have a devastating impact on you and your family. Many accidents are preventable with the appropriate precautions. Oftentimes, these accidents can leave victims in severe pain, unable to work, and struggling to meet their financial obligations. Typical injuries regularly encountered in personal injury cases include:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Broken bones
- Burns and lacerations
- Neck and spinal cord injuries
- Scarring
- Long term illness or disease
- Psychological trauma
- Damaged eyesight
- Deafness
- Wrongful death
If you or a loved one has suffered injuries due to an accident caused by negligence, the team at Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers understands the challenges you face at this difficult time. We have helped many others in your situation, and we want to help you too. Talk to us today in a free case review at (337) 777-7777 to learn more about your legal options.
Laborde Earles injury was great for me they took care of me very fast and professional. If for any reason I need legal help they will be who I use.
ClientFiling a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Erath
While you can apply for compensation through insurance, the coverage may not always be enough to cover your losses in some circumstances. Even with sufficient coverage, insurance companies will attempt to settle for the lowest possible amount, which may not take into account any future medical or rehabilitation costs you might need.
Insurance companies are also reluctant to pay for damages they cannot measure, such as pain and suffering—an element of your claim which addresses the emotional distress caused by the accident.
Depending on your situation, you may choose to move forward by filing a personal injury lawsuit against the negligent party to recover a fair settlement that reflects the full impact of the accident, and how it affects your current and future needs and expenses.
Taking on a complex legal battle is probably the last thing you will want to do when recovering from a severe injury; this is where a personal injury lawyer can come to your aid. We can help you avoid leaving money on the table by accepting a low offer from an insurance company.
You do not have anything to lose by calling us to determine if you have grounds for a personal injury lawsuit (with the interest of working with a Erath personal injury lawyer). If you do have a case, your lawyer can then pursue a settlement for damages on your behalf, allowing you to focus entirely on your recovery.
I thank God for Digger & David. I don’t know what we would have done if it hadn’t have been for them.
Rick Smith | ClientHow We Will Support Your Compensation Claim
As well as helping you determine your possible courses of legal action, your lawyer will be able to build a case to support your claim by:
- Investigating the cause of your accident
- Gathering evidence
- Determining who is responsible for the negligence
- Estimating the financial impact of your accident
- Proving negligence
- Negotiating on your behalf
- Reviewing settlement offers
- Representing you in court
- Protecting your rights and representing your best interests
- Ensuring your claim is filed within the timeframe imposed by Louisiana statutes.
The statute of limitations for Louisiana is just two years from the date you were injured under CC 2315.2. For wrongful death, this statute grants two years from the date of your loved ones passing. While this may seem a long time, do not wait to take action.
Building a case involves meticulous attention to detail. You may want to seek legal representation sooner rather than later, to give your lawyer time to gather all the information necessary to support your claim.
The reassurance from Digger and his staff gave me that renewed hope that it’s going to be okay down the road.
ClientLaborde Earles Injury Lawyers is Always on Your Side
Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers knows how to negotiate with insurance companies and their lawyers and fight for the compensation you deserve. When a settlement cannot be agreed upon, we can take your case to court.
We will always protect your rights and represent your best interests in negotiations. Also in court if necessary. We want to help you secure damages to cover the costs of:
- Medical bills
- Rehabilitation costs
- Lost wages
- Reduced future earning capacity
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Emotional trauma
- Wrongful death
We offer a free initial consultation and represent our clients on a contingency-fee basis, meaning there are no upfront costs to pay. Your Erath personal injury lawyer will only collect fees once a settlement or verdict has been achieved.
Call us today at (337) 777-7777 to find out how Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can help you.
