When Does an Injury Qualify for a Settlement in Louisiana?

In the aftermath of an accident where you were injured, you may be wondering what legal options you can take, if any, against the person or persons who caused your injuries. If you are interested in learning more about when an injury has grounds for the pursuit of a Louisiana injury settlement and losses you may be able to recover if you do seek repayment, read on.

Understanding What Warrants the Pursuit of Compensation

The key to understanding whether you have the right to pursue a civil claim is knowing whether someone else is directly or indirectly responsible for causing your accident and subsequent injuries. The individual will have had to have acted negligently in some way in order for your claim to be successful in court. 

For example, someone who had to swerve to avoid a deer crossing the highway was not negligent, but someone drunk driving was. If you are unsure who is to blame for causing your accident, or if negligence was involved, you should speak with your attorney. 

The Value of Your Claim

Once you have made the decision to file a lawsuit against whomever is responsible for causing your accident, you will work with your lawyer to determine how much your claim is worth. 

Things such as your lost income, medical bills, pain and suffering, and diminished quality of life will all be taken into consideration, as well as any other economic or non-economic damages you have endured as a result of the incident in which you were harmed. 

Speak with a Louisiana Personal Injury Lawyer

When you are ready to regain control of your life and seek full repayment of your personal, financial, and psychological damages, get help from a qualified Louisiana personal injury lawyer at the Law Office of Braud & Gallagher. You can reach us by phone at 1-800-256-5674 or complete the convenient contact form we have included at the bottom of this page to schedule your no-cost claim evaluation.