Louisiana Lawsuits

Getting the help you need

Accidents happen every day. When an accident that was not your fault results in injuries, property damage, or even permanent life changes, a lawsuit may be the only way to recover your losses and get back to your life.

Baton Rouge attorneys

Your first order of business is to retain a lawyer with local experience. When you are injured, laws governing your suit are generally at the state level. But, our attorneys in Baton Rouge have experience in local courts. We know the opposing attorneys, law enforcement, court personnel, and how the court system operates.

Your attorney will begin by assessing your case to make sure it is valid. In your initial interview, you can expect to be asked many questions about what happened, who was involved, and the details of your injury. Once it is determined that your case is valid, you will work with the Baton Rouge legal office to gather evidence to support your case.

Keep in mind that Louisiana follows pure comparative negligence law. This means that you can collect damages even if you were partially at fault for the accident. A law firm must establish the degree of responsibility for each party involved. If another person is found to be 75 percent responsible, that person will be expected to pay 75 percent of the damages.

How you can help

Without a doubt, a qualified Baton Rouge personal injury lawyer provides the legal expertise you need to get the compensation you need for your losses. But, you also play a big role in proving your case by supplying a large portion of the evidence, including the following:

Detailed notes on what happened before and during the accident
Complete medical records documenting all medical treatment, prognoses, and expense receipts until all medical treatment is complete
Receipts for any related medical devices and medication
Records for lost wages
Receipts for home care for you or family members if you were unable to care for them

Selecting the right law firm

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 wrongful death attorneys at the law offices of Marks and Lear 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.