PERSONAL INJURY

I was hurt and cannot afford an attorney. What can I do?

First, seek immediate medical attention. Next, call our office for a free consultation.

You do not have to pay anything up front! Our firm handles personal injury cases on a “contingency fee basis.” That means that we do not charge anything unless we recover an award for you. You can contact our office for a free consultation.

Do I have a deadline to bring a claim?

Yes. In Louisiana, you typically must file a lawsuit within one year of the date of the accident in order to preserve your right to recover damages. In Louisiana, this is known as the prescriptive period (what most states call a “Statute of Limitations”).

What is my injury claim worth?

There is no exact formula, and every case is different. Attorneys, juries, judges, and insurance companies will consider several factors to determine the answer to that question.  Some of these factors include the type of injury, the degree of injury (how severe, how painful, etc.), how the injury has impacted your life, the amount of past medical bills, whether the injury healed or has resulted in a permanent injury, whether future medical treatment will be required, the amount of lost wages, the amount of future lost wages, and the effect the injury has had on your relationships, work, and life activities.

How long will it take to be compensated?

The timeline of every case is different. If there are no liability disputes and the injuries are minor, your case may be settled within a matter of months. If it is necessary to file a lawsuit, the process will take longer, as formal litigation has built-in time delays. In the most complicated cases, it can take a couple of years to complete all of the necessary depositions, written discovery, and court hearings needed to reach a resolution.