Lafayette Personal Injury Attorneys

Filing a Personal Injury Claim in Louisiana

Any personal injury claim or lawsuit begins with visit to your doctor and a frank discussion with your attorney. It is important to contact our firm as soon as possible after you have sought medical help because Louisiana Civil Code section 3492 sets the prescription period for filing a claim at one year from the date of your injury. If this time limit runs out, you may be barred from seeking compensation in the future.

It is also vital that you seek medical attention and follow your doctor’s advice for treating your injuries. Not only can this help ensure that you do not suffer further physical damage, but your ongoing medical record can be used to build a stronger case for compensation. Once your attorney files a petition to start your lawsuit, we will investigate the evidence in your matter and handle the discovery process to gather all information needed to protect your rights to compensation.

Should the negligent party and their insurance party offer you a lowball settlement offer that will not cover your needs, or if they refuse the settle altogether, we will take your lawsuit to trial to fight for the full and fair compensation you need in front of a judge and jury.

Depending on the circumstances of your case, you may be entitled to the following damages:

• The cost of medical and rehabilitative care, including assistive devices, prescriptions, and therapy
• Lost wages or a loss of future earning capacity
• The cost of repairing damage to your personal property
• Loss of enjoyment and emotional distress
• Pain and suffering

Louisiana Personal Injury Cases We Handle

Precht Law Firm handles a wide range of personal injury matters, including, but not limited to:

• Slip and fall cases
• Premise liability
• Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents
• Medical malpractice
• Dog bites
• Nursing home neglect
• Product liability

The Process of Making a Personal Injury Claim

These cases are reviewed by personal injury lawyers who compare the conduct of these people with that of an ordinary person under similar circumstances. The person responsible for your injury can be made to pay your damages if they failed to uphold their duty of care.

A personal injury can be compensated in two ways:

1. The responsible party's insurance company handles your claim
2. The defendant is sued in court by you

To obtain the financial compensation you legally deserve in either of these scenarios, you must put in considerable effort. As described above, you must first prove that someone else was negligent in causing your injuries. After that, you must negotiate the settlement, securing compensation that does not fall short of fully compensating you for your injuries.

For client-focused representation, call (337) 201-9119. At Precht Law Firm, we are dedicated to seeing you succeed.