Personal Injury Attorneys

Our experienced personal injury attorneys know that valuing a claim from car accident injuries is a complicated procedure that involves both insurance companies’ data calculations, along with a detailed case of adequate evidence to convince the judge or jury, depending on the situation. Sometimes a similar case ruling from the past can indicate a fair assessment of the value to disburse to the plaintiff if their evidence proves the negligence of the other party in causing the personal injury in a car accident. Other times will call for an elaborate fact presentation to clearly understand the situation and compel the jury to develop a consensus when special damages are awarded for gross negligence.

How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit?

Each state in the U.S. has implemented a statute of limitations in regard to filing a personal injury lawsuit. This means that an injured victim only has a certain amount of time to gather all of their evidence and pursue legal action in the hopes of recovering compensation. In the state of Louisiana, the statute of limitations only allows an individual one year from the date that they were injured to initiate the legal process. In the event that an injury was not discovered immediately, one is allowed no more than three years to file a claim within the statute of limitations.

Who is eligible for a personal injury claim?

Claims are applicable for all personal injury damages, including any instance of:

• Medical malpractice
• Product liability
• Wrongful death

What if I’m partially responsible for my injuries?

In Louisiana, the legal system follows the rule of “pure comparative negligence.” This differs from modified comparative negligence because an injured victim may be able to recover a certain percentage of damages regardless of whether or they they contributed any fault in the accident itself. This means that a jury would be able to place a percentage of fault on both the plaintiff and the defendant, and the amount of compensation will be decided according to the sum of those damages to each party. If a person was illegally crossing the street at the time they were struck by a drunk driver, even if a jury finds the victim 90% responsible for causing their own injuries, they will still be able to recover 10% of the original amount of compensation.

Personal injury can occur through many types of accidents:

• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Abrasions, Lacerations and/or Burns
• Broken Bones
• Wrongful Death

There are many tough decisions to make after being the victim of personal injury, including immediate medical attention, automobile repairs, rental transportation, and lost wages. Fortunately, our injury attorneys are experienced in developing these complex valuations and arguing civil cases effectively to award the maximum compensation.