Typical Injuries That You Need To Hire An Attorney

When someone’s negligence causes injury to you, you need to decide whether you need to retain an attorney to get the compensation you need. Most people automatically know that minor cuts and bruises sustained from slipping on a neighbor’s property do not justify filing a personal injury claim, but not cases are clear-cut.

Determining the chances of winning a lawsuit depends on the degree of injury combined with how the accident occurred and who was responsible. During your initial consultation, a personal injury lawyer in Baton Rouge will discuss the details of your case with you to help decide whether your case should move forward.

Car accidents

Car accidents are one of the most common causes of injury litigation in Louisiana, and when the injuries are serious, litigation may be only way to obtain full compensation for medical treatment, psychological trauma, and other expenses, such as lost time from work, home care, and more.

In situations where injuries were relatively minor, requiring just a few medical office visits, with few other related expenses, a personal injury lawyer may recommend assisting you with an insurance claim filing or negotiating an out-of-court settlement.

Maritime accidents

A pleasant family boating event can quickly become a nightmare when someone’s negligence causes an accident. The cause can be anything from a reckless driver of another boat to malfunctioning safety equipment. And, when water is involved, even if only minor physical injuries occurred, the psychological trauma can be devastating, particularly when small children develop a severe fear of water as a result of the accident. An experienced personal injury lawyer can help determine the true significance of your losses and recommend the proper course of legal action.

Slip and fall accidents

These accidents most typically occur when a public facility is not properly maintained. Carpeting may be loose, a floor may be wet, or the sidewalk or parking lot surface may be damaged in a way that causes someone to sustain an injury due to a fall. These falls may cause significant injury, justifying a personal injury lawsuit. Again, your attorney can help you decide the best approach to take to obtain the compensation you need to cover all related expenses.

Getting the legal help you need

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 lawyers at Marks & 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.