What Are the Steps to Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Louisiana?
When you are seriously injured in an accident caused by the reckless or negligent actions of another, you may be wondering how to go about filing a Louisiana personal injury lawsuit against them so you can recover an injury settlement that covers the full impact of your losses.
Below, we go into greater detail about the steps you’ll take before officially filing your personal injury claim within the Louisiana court system.
Retaining an Attorney
Although it isn’t a legal requirement that you be represented by an attorney if you choose to file a lawsuit, doing so can make the entire process a little bit easier on you and your family, particularly if you have suffered catastrophic injuries, such as a motor vehicle collision, and are still recuperating. With this in mind, it may be in your best interests to consult an experienced injury lawyer prior to filing your claim.
The Investigation
In order to pursue civil litigation, we need to know who is at fault for causing the accident you were involved in and your resulting injuries. Your attorney will need to carefully examine the circumstances of your case and investigate so the appropriate evidence can be gathered to support your case. After liability has been established, we’ll be one step closer to filing your claim in civil court.
Determination of the Value of Your Claim
Before we officially file your claim, we need to know how much your losses are worth monetarily so we can indicate how much we are seeking from the liable party. This is calculated by quantifying your personal, financial, and psychological losses accordingly. These might include your lost wages, pain and suffering, healthcare costs, lost quality of life and property damages, to name a few.
Speak with a Louisiana Personal Injury Lawyer
If you’ve been injured in an accident of any kind and are interested in learning more about how a Louisiana personal injury lawyer at the Law Office of Braud & Gallagher could help you secure compensation for your suffering, schedule a free consultation at our firm. You can do so by submitting the brief contact form we’ve included below or by giving our office a call at 1-800-256-5674.