Don’t wait to reach out to a Louisiana personal injury lawyer after a car accident or serious injury. Contact the dedicated legal team at RP Legal Group for a free consultation.
Whether you’ve been hurt in a car wreck, you tripped at a restaurant, or you had another type of injury, you do have legal options to pursue compensation, especially for things like lost wages and medical bills.
When another’s actions or a failure to act accordingly caused your injury, it’s important to seek the advice of an attorney to help you understand your legal rights and explore your options. At RP Legal Group, our experienced Louisiana legal team is dedicated to helping you.
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Types of Injuries Where a Louisiana Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help
There’s a long list of situations that can lead to an injury, and RP Legal Group can help with a variety of cases, including but not limited to the following:
- Car accidents: There are approximately 160,000 car crashes in Louisiana each year, including hundreds of fatalities. Our attorneys can assist with any type of collision involving a vehicle, including trucks, Uber and Lyft accidents, boats, motorcycles, and bicycles. We also represent pedestrians injured in these incidents.
Proving who is at fault for a car accident can be challenging, and an attorney will work to uncover the evidence that is most favorable to your argument. - Animal attacks: Dog bites are surprisingly common, with about 4.5 million occurring in the U.S. each year. There are laws that dog owners must abide by, including leash laws and maintaining control of an animal. If the animal owner was not in compliance, they may be liable for your damages.
- Workplace accidents: Construction accidents, manufacturing incidents, and even getting injured in an office job are all relatively common. Figuring out the right avenue to pursue for compensation can get tricky, and RP Legal Group can help.
- Premises liability: Property owners have a duty to ensure that their premises are reasonably safe. This includes homes, stores, restaurants, and other businesses. If you slip or fall and are injured as a result, you can seek financial compensation.
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5 Benefits of Hiring a Personal Injury Accident Lawyer
Hiring a personal injury attorney makes sense because you’ll have a powerful advocate on your side who can navigate the extremely complex legal process and seek financial compensation for you while you recover from an injury.
There are several benefits to hiring a personal injury lawyer, including the following:
- Legal knowledge: A personal injury attorney understands the law and can advise you on the strength of your case as you explore various options.
- Strategy development: Depending on the circumstances of your claim, an attorney can identify and execute a legal strategy that is most likely to be successful.
- Evidence gathering: The success of your case depends on the quality and quantity of evidence that supports your version of events. Attorneys can gather relevant evidence and also ensure that evidence is preserved (not destroyed).
- Negotiations: It can be tough to go head-to-head against an insurance company. An attorney will fight for fair compensation, including lost wages, medical bills, and other damages.
- Trial experience: If settlement talks are not successful, you’ll already have a head start by having an attorney who can take your case to trial.
Many potential clients are concerned about the cost of hiring an attorney. You can rest assured that at RP Legal Group, our consultations are free, and you don’t pay anything until we recover compensation for you.
The cost of filing depends on the specific city in Louisiana, with Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Metairie, and Shreveport all having different cost structures. We can inform you of different fees when applicable.
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Time Limits To File a Personal Injury Lawsuit
It’s important to realize that you don’t have an unlimited amount of time to file a lawsuit after an injury or after you discover that you’ve been injured. For most personal injury cases, the time limit, referred to as the statute of limitations (or prescriptive periods), equals one year.
This means that if you are injured, it’s important to act right away. While there are exceptions to this one-year rule, it’s recommended that you at least contact an attorney as soon as possible to explore your options. If you wait too long to file a lawsuit, your case can be dismissed, and you will have no legal or financial recourse.
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FAQs
Should I settle my personal injury claim or file a personal injury lawsuit?
Whether you settle your personal injury claim or file the lawsuit depends on several factors, including the strength of your case, the value of the settlement offer, and the difference in the time/cost involved in settling versus going to trial.
While the vast majority of personal injury claims are settled out of court, there are often compelling reasons to file a lawsuit. RP Legal Group will review your options and recommend a strategy.
How much time do I have to file an accident lawsuit in Louisiana?
Generally speaking, you have 1 year from the exact date of an injury to file personal injury lawsuits in Louisiana. This is referred to as the prescriptive period, and it is strictly enforced. Some personal injury claims, like medical practice, have limited exceptions that extend this period, but it’s better to act early than delay and lose your legal right to sue.
How long does a personal injury lawsuit take in Louisiana?
Personal injury lawsuit timeframes will inevitably vary. While the trial itself may take only a few days or weeks, the timeframe leading up to the trial can take months or years. This is because it takes time to complete settlement talks, file the lawsuit, undergo discovery, and prepare for trial.
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Contact an Experienced Louisiana Personal Injury Lawyer
RP Legal Group is readily available 24/7 to serve your legal needs and connect you with a local Louisiana personal injury lawyer to provide help and representation. Call 888-340-7454, or contact us online for a free consultation.
For a free legal consultation with a Personal Injury lawyer serving your area, call 888-340-7454