How Legal Representation Can Help You
Monetary compensation can never fully make up for what your family has gone through. However, it can ensure that you do not need to worry about how you will cover any necessary expenses related to the loss of your loved one.
After submitting your insurance claim, you may have to negotiate with the liable party’s insurance company to try to receive a fair settlement offer. Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can handle these negotiations for you. Here is how we may be able to help you before, during, and after the negotiation process.
Before
Once we have accepted your case, we can investigate all aspects of the alleged abuse and injury. This may involve seeking out evidence from as many sources as possible, such as:
- Medical records
- Surveillance footage
- Witness statements, photos, or video
- Police records
Armed with this evidence, we may be able to prove your loved one was abused, show how the abuse affected their life, and identify everyone who was involved in the abuse. We may also use this evidence to confirm or even expand on the list of damages you are suing for. Finally, we can contact the liable party about your insurance claim and/or lawsuit and file your case with the courts.
During
Many lawsuits never go to court. If yours does, do not worry: your lawyer can take care of everything, from scheduling court dates to delivering opening and closing arguments in front of a judge and jury.
Often, nursing home abuse cases are settled at the negotiating table. Your lawyer can use the evidence gathered earlier in the case to support your claims and argue vigorously on your behalf during settlement negotiations.
After
If you receive a fair settlement offer and decide to accept it, your lawyer can review and help you sign the settlement agreement. Only after you have received a settlement offer or court award will we bill you for our services.