Home » Louisiana Personal Injury Attorneys

Louisiana Personal Injury Attorneys

Accidents happen and can have significant impacts on your daily life. Fortunately, you may be able to recover compensation to help you deal with some of these impacts.

If you were harmed in an accident in Baton Rouge, LA that someone else caused, the at-fault party may be liable for your injuries. An experienced Baton Rouge personal injury lawyer can help you hold the responsible party accountable and pursue compensation for your injuries.

The dedicated attorneys at Palmintier Law Group are committed to helping accident victims. Our experienced lawyers will handle your case and help you navigate the legal process.

Table of Contents

How Palmintier Law Group Can Help You With Your Louisiana Personal Injury Case

If you are unsure about who you want to choose to help you pursue a claim for your injuries in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, we have over 80 years of combined experience helping personal injury victims and have recovered over $1 billion for our clients. We’ll use our expertise to help you get results in your case too.

When you hire our legal team, you can be sure that we will fight for your legal rights and the compensation you deserve. We give every client the personalized attention they need to set their claim up for success. Our Louisiana personal injury attorneys will help you in many ways, including:

Gathering evidence to build your case
Negotiating with the insurance company
Filing the necessary pleadings to move your case forward
Come with a reasonable valuation for your case
Hiring expert witnesses to testify on your behalf
Taking your case to trial, if necessary

Contact Palminitier Law Group to schedule a free consultation today.

What Kinds of Personal Injury Cases Do We Handle?

We handle many types of personal injury cases in Louisiana, including:

Car Accidents

Millions of car accidents occur every year in this country. If you were hurt in a car crash due to another driver’s negligent behavior, consult an experienced personal injury lawyer to discuss your situation.

Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcyclists are more exposed than passengers in other vehicles and, thus, are at risk of more significant injuries. If you or a loved one were harmed in a motorcycle accident, an experienced lawyer can help you seek the compensation you need.

Truck Accidents

Truck accident cases can be daunting because commercial trucking companies have seasoned legal teams at their disposal. Our truck accident attorneys know these companies’ tactics and fight for a fair settlement on your behalf.

Construction Accidents

Whether you were a worker or a bystander, you may be entitled to compensation if you were injured on a construction site. Contact our experienced Baton Rouge construction accident attorneys to discuss your potential compensation.

Wrongful Death

Suppose you lost a loved one due to someone else’s careless or otherwise tortious actions. In that case, you may be able to recover compensation for medical bills, funeral costs, lost wages, loss of companionship, and more. Our understanding wrongful death lawyers are here to help during this difficult time.

How Much Is My Personal Injury Case Worth?

No one can tell you the value of your personal injury case without a detailed review of your case and medical records. Your attorney will consider many factors when calculating the value of your case, such as:

Your injuries and medical bills
The extent of any property damage
Whether you suffered emotional harm
The long-term impacts of your injuries
The insurance policy limits
Whether you were partially to blame for the accident
The strength of the evidence supporting your claims
Any other extenuating circumstances

Our Baton Rouge personal injury attorneys will consider all of these factors and assess the potential value of your case.

What Kind of Damages Are Available to Personal Injury Victims?

In Louisiana, personal injury victims can recover compensation for their economic and non-economic damages.

Economic Damages

Economic damages are the monetary costs of the accident or injury. They are sometimes called special damages. They include:

Past and future medical expenses
Damage to property
Lost wages or income
Transportation expenses
Out-of-pocket expenses

We’ll gather the proper documentation to support your claims. We will hire medical professionals to further support your claims if you require future medical care or ongoing therapy.

Non-Economic Damages

Non-economic damages are the intangible impacts of the accident. They are sometimes called general damages. Common non-economic damages are:

Emotional distress
Pain and suffering
Disability, scarring, or disfigurement
Loss of companionship from a loved one
Reduced quality of life

Your personal injury attorney will help you evaluate the potential worth of all your damages.

How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer in Louisiana?

Personal injury lawyers in Louisiana work for a contingency fee. This is a fee that is dependent on the outcome of the case. Usually, the attorney agrees to be paid a percentage of the client’s settlement or jury verdict award. Also, the attorney does not get paid until the end of the case.

A standard fee is between 33% and 40%, but the exact rate depends on the case and the lawyer’s experience.

Contingency fees have clear benefits. Personal injury victims can hire legal representation without paying upfront fees, regardless of their financial resources. And, because the fee is a set percentage of your compensation, the fee won’t exceed your ability to pay.

What Are Some Common Injuries in Personal Injury Cases?

We’ve recovered over $1 billion in compensation for our clients who were dealing with a variety of injuries, including:

Spinal cord injuries
Broken bones
Lacerations
Head, neck, and back injuries
Amputations
Eye and ear injuries
Nerve damage
Soft-tissue damage
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Emotional distress
Death

No matter what injuries you or a loved one suffered, Palminitier Law Group is prepared to help you seek compensation.

Can I Recover Compensation if I’m Being Blamed for an Accident in Louisiana?

If you’re blamed for an accident in Louisiana, it can impact the compensation you recover but, in most cases, you can still recover at least some compensation. Louisiana has a pure comparative negligence law that allows injured parties to recover compensation from an at-fault party, even if they were partly to blame.

Under this pure comparative negligence approach, each party will be assigned a portion of blame. Your compensation will be reduced in proportion to your degree of fault.

If you are 25% at fault, for example, you can recover up to 75% of your damages.

How Do I Prove Negligence After an Accident in Louisiana?

To recover compensation in a personal injury case, you must prove that the at-fault party was negligent. That means you must prove the four elements of a negligence claim: duty of care, breach, causation, and damages.

Duty of Care: Every person has a legal obligation to act with a certain degree of care and caution for the safety of others.
Breach: The offender failed to act reasonably under the circumstances.
Causation: The defendant’s actions caused your injuries.
Damages: You suffered physical or other harm for which you can be compensated.

You must prove each of these elements by a “preponderance of the evidence” (more likely than not).

How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit After an Accident in Louisiana?

Louisiana requires personal injury lawsuits to be filed within two years of an accident. Thus, reaching out to an attorney as soon as possible after your injury is essential.

Your case may be settled before a lawsuit is filed. Nonetheless, you must pursue your claim before the two-year deadline. If the insurance company knows that the deadline has passed, they won’t be motivated to reach a settlement, as you won’t be able to fight them in court.

Contact Our Experienced Louisiana Personal Injury Lawyers for Legal Help

Accidents can happen when you aren’t expecting them, but you can still be prepared. Have a plan to hire an experienced Louisiana personal injury lawyer if you’re ever involved in an accident. They can guide you through the process, pursue compensation on your behalf, and likely help you recover greater compensation than if you represent yourself.

The Palmintier Law Group’s dedicated attorneys are here to help. Contact our office today to schedule a free consultation.