Filing a Lafayette Personal Injury Claim
Due to the nature of catastrophic injuries, the damages awarded to a successful plaintiff in a case like this are often substantial. Damages can include compensation for medical expenses, lost income, loss of enjoyment of life, and loss of consortium. Losses that do not have a clear monetary value, such as loss of lifestyle or pain and suffering, can be hard to quantify. Nevertheless, our firm will calculate your non-economic damages. In catastrophic injury cases, those non-economic damages can be significant.
Shared Fault in an Accident
Under CC Art. 2323, if the defendant claims that the injuries were partially the plaintiff’s fault, the damages awarded to the plaintiff may be reduced by the percentage of fault they bore for their injuries.
For example, if a plaintiff was found to be 15% responsible for the accident, they could recover a maximum of 85% of their final damage award. A capable lawyer will contest any claim that you’re at fault.
Proving Negligence
For a plaintiff’s personal injury claim to be successful, they must generally establish the following three points:
- The defendant was responsible for keeping the plaintiff safe and failed to do so.
- The neglect of the defendant’s responsibility to the plaintiff, whether intentional or unintentional, directly caused the catastrophic injury.
- The injury has resulted in significant compensable damages.
We understand that no amount of money can erase a catastrophic injury. However, a financial recovery can help you and your loved ones move forward.
