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Louisiana personal injury law requires that certain conditions be met in order to establish grounds for a claim. You and your attorney work together to prove your case, but you are the only one who can provide much of the essential evidence.

Grounds for a personal injury lawsuit

In Louisiana, proving fault involves demonstrating that someone was negligent. That person must have owed a duty to the injured person and failed to carry out that duty. Once negligence has been established, it is necessary to prove that injuries resulted from the negligence, and that the injuries resulted in financial loss.

What you need to bring to the first attorney visit

The more information you bring to your initial consultation with an lawyer, the better the attorney will be able to assess the validity of your case and advise you on the best course of action for your specific case.

Each accident is different, and it is not always possible to immediately obtain some evidence for lawsuits. For example, if injury sends anyone to the hospital, picture-taking at the accident site will not be possible. But, try to bring as much evidence showing the cause of the accident and injuries sustained. The following are some suggestions:

Detailed notes on what happened before, during, and after the accident, including your best recollection of anything that was said, and contact information for everyone involved, including witnesses
Photos of anything pertaining to the accident, including damage to vehicles and the accident site in a car accident, and injuries sustained
Physical evidence, such as items damaged, clothing worn and damaged from the accident, and, when a product caused injury, the instructions, packaging, and the product and parts
Copies of police reports
Complete medical records documenting all medical or psychological treatment, prognoses, and expense receipts until all treatment is complete
Receipts for any related medical devices and medication, including over-the-counter medications for pain and bandages
Records for lost wages
Receipts for home care for you or family members if you were unable to care for them

How your attorney will help

Experienced lawyers provide valuable services to help obtain evidence for your case:

They assess the existing evidence, and then instruct you on any other evidence you will need to build a strong case.
They provide expert witnesses to testify on your behalf in court.
They provide forensic experts when needed to examine the accident scene and other evidence when a complex case requires additional detailed proof of liability.

Contact us for skilled legal guidance

Whether injury or wrongful death was caused by an accident on a roadway, on a waterway, or off the coast of Louisiana; whether caused by unsafe equipment or workplace, the Baton Rouge attorneys at Marks and Lear, PLC have the experience and skills needed to obtain just compensation for your loss. We have earned the highest rating (AV) by Martindale-Hubbell, the only nationally recognized peer review rating service.

Contact us online now to arrange for a free consultation, or call us at 225-383-5678 to speak with a Baton Rouge injury attorney.