Personal Injury
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Accidents happen everyday. Sometimes, there is nobody at-fault for what happened. But when an accident is the result of negligence or other wrongful conduct, the victim has the right under state law to seek compensation. A Metairie personal injury attorney can help you sue the responsible parties for monetary damages.
Why Do You Need to Contact a Lawyer Following an Accident?
Obviously, the first thing you should always do following an accident is to seek medical attention. This applies even if you “feel fine” or are able to walk away from the accident scene. In many cases, accident injuries are not always immediately apparent or visible. This is especially true when it comes to something like a traumatic brain injury, which often cannot be properly diagnosed without medical testing.
Once you have received medical attention, however, it is best to contact a Metairie personal injury attorney as quickly as possible. There are a few reasons for this. First, it is important to gather and organize any evidence regarding the accident as soon as possible after it has happened. An experienced lawyer knows what to look for in these situations.
Second, a lawyer can clearly explain your legal rights and responsibilities following an accident. For example, many accident victims fail to promptly notify their own insurance company of what happened. This can significantly affect the victim’s ability to seek compensation through their own insurer later.
Third, the state imposes strict deadlines to file any type of personal injury claim. In most cases, the statute of limitations is just a few years from the date of the accident. But there are exceptions that may apply to your particular case. Once again, seeking timely advice from an experienced personal injury lawyer can prove invaluable.
Will I Have to Go to Court?
Many accident victims are reluctant to engage a personal injury attorney because they fear it will lead to lengthy–and potentially costly–litigation. In reality, most personal injury cases are settled without anyone ever stepping foot inside of a courtroom. Indeed, many personal injury claims arising from auto accidents are resolved through insurance, and it is unnecessary to directly sue the negligent driver.
At the same time, there is a small percentage of claims that cannot be settled. Often, these are cases where the victims have suffered extreme injuries and the negligent parties are simply unwilling to concede liability or the proper amount of compensation. If you find yourself in this situation, a qualified Metairie personal injury lawyer can bring your case to trial.
If successful, a jury can award you not only compensation for your measurable damages, such as your medical bills and lost wages, but also your intangible pain and suffering. And in cases where the defendant’s conduct was not simply negligent but the result of malice or especially egregious, a court may even award punitive damages.
So if you have been injured in an accident and need legal advice on how to proceed, contact the Law Firm today to schedule a consultation.
Bicycle Accident
Bicyclists have the same right to be on the road as motorists and pedestrians. Unfortunately, when an accident takes place, it is the bicyclist who often suffers the worst injuries. And when a collision is the result of motorist or pedestrian negligence, the injured bicyclist has a legal right to seek compensation.
Brain Injury
When negligence causes a brain injury, the victim has the right to seek compensation for their past, present, and expected future medical bills, as well as their loss of income.
Car Accidents
A qualified car accident lawyer can review your case and provide you with skilled legal advice on the best way to seek compensation.
Catastrophic Injury
If you, or someone that you love, has suffered a catastrophic injury, time is of the essence when seeking compensation.
Medical Malpractice
When a professional negligence claim involves a healthcare provider, we commonly refer to it as ?medical malpractice.? Malpractice does not just apply to doctors; it can also include hospitals, nurses, clinics, and even laboratories.
Motorcycle Accident
As with any personal injury claim, a successful plaintiff in a motorcycle accident lawsuit can ask for economic and non-economic damages.
Pedestrian Accident
A qualified pedestrian accident lawyer can provide you with more precise guidance of how the law works in this area. Contact the Law Firm today to schedule an initial consultation.
Premises Liability
An experienced premises liability lawyer can review your case and advise you on the total amount of damages you may be in a position to recover.
Slip and Fall Accident
As with any personal injury case, when a defendant is found responsible for a slip-and-fall accident, it may be ordered to pay a variety of damages to the victim.
Truck Accidents
A qualified truck accident lawyer can help you sort through the physical and legal wreckage of these collisions.
Wrongful Death
Wrongful death cases are often complex and emotional affairs. Family members are already struggling with their grief. A lawsuit is often seen as a necessary but unwelcome distraction
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