The difficulty of recovering from a personal injury can’t be overestimated. You should not have to live with the consequences of someone else’s reckless behavior. When someone behaves negligently and it causes an injury or death, they should be held accountable.
If you or your loved one were injured in an accident as a result of another party’s negligence, one of our personal injury lawyers in Alexandria at Morris Bart, LLC can help you hold them responsible and collect financial compensation for what you’ve experienced.
What Is Personal Injury Law?
Not every injury we receive in life is something deliberate. Accidents happen. However, sometimes an accident wouldn’t have happened if someone was paying attention or acting in a dangerous way. This is the heart of personal injury law.
When you are injured by someone because of their negligence, the law gives you the right to sue them for compensation. Personal injury attorneys represent the injured when they are hurt by someone else.
One common reason is car accidents. These are so common that most states require all drivers to carry insurance to cover injuries and property damage. Your lawyer negotiates with the insurer to get you the money you need after your accident.
For a free legal consultation with a Personal Injury lawyer serving Alexandria, call (318) 416-0089
Our Alexandria Personal Injury Lawyers Provide Legal Counsel Across a Broad Range of Cases
Whether you are at work, driving your car, or shopping at a grocery store, responsible parties owe you a duty of care regarding your safety. A breach in that duty can cause a severe accident and injury. Our team in Alexandria, LA, offers legal counsel in the following areas of personal injury law:
If you’ve been injured in any type of accident and you weren’t at fault, reach out to us to see if we can help. While vehicle accidents are our most common personal injury client, we do handle other types of personal injury cases.
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You Have a Right to Pursue the Compensation You Deserve
Your attorney should be dedicated to recuperating as much of your financial and emotional losses as allowable by civil laws and guidelines. Quite often, this is through a settlement negotiation, but we are also skilled at trial cases.
An Alexandria personal injury attorney can review the details of your case and establish a baseline number for negotiation purposes. You can get compensation for:
- Past, current, and future medical bills
- Lost work wages and benefits from missed work
- Physical pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Wrongful death
- Property damage
Time missed at work and a shortage of insurance coverage adds to the stress and worry of an accident you did not cause. While it is true that money does not correct the past mistakes of another person, it may help you take care of yourself and the family that depends on you.
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Understanding Your Rights After a Personal Injury Accident
Our personal injury attorneys in Alexandria can explain to you relevant laws that you might be unaware of. We want to protect you and fight for your right to compensation. We can do this by first determining negligence in your case and then proving fault.
Determining Negligence
In order for injured victims in Louisiana to seek compensation for their damages from the at-fault party, they must determine negligence. A jury cannot render a verdict in favor of the plaintiff unless a personal injury attorney can prove this. With the evidence we collect from your case, we can identify a duty of care, a breach of that duty, causation and your damages.
Proving Fault
If you were partially responsible for your accident, you can still recover compensation from the at-fault party according to the comparative fault law, found in Louisiana Civil Code (CC) §2323.
The compensation you receive for your damages, however, will get reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, individuals who are 30% at fault for the accident would only recover 70% of their damages.
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Legal Costs of Personal Injury Claims in Alexandria, LA
Our legal team in Alexandria will offer you a free case review at no-obligation. If you decide that hiring our firm is the right decision for you, we will work on a contingency-fee basis. This means you will not be charged legal fees unless and until we win your case.
Typically, your personal injury lawyer covers any required costs while they fight to protect your rights. If you win your case and receive an award or settlement, about a third of it will be your attorney’s fees.
How Are Your Personal Injury Lawyers Paid?
Personal injury attorneys, including us, use a contingency agreement for pay. This means that we do not get paid unless you win your case. If you do get a successful settlement or lawsuit, we take an agreed percentage of your total compensation.
Discuss Your Case With Our Firm Before You Miss the Deadline
There is a deadline on your ability to file a personal injury lawsuit in Louisiana, referred to as the statute of limitations. The deadline for personal injury claims starts running from the date of your injuries and extends to one year after that, under Louisiana Civil Code §3492.
If you miss this deadline, your lawsuit may be dismissed by the judge. Your Alexandria personal injury lawyer at Morris Bart, LLC can help you file your claim on this tight timeline and offer advice on what your next steps should be.
The Advantages of Hiring Morris Bart, LLC to Represent You
No two law firms are alike. From experience to service, it is challenging to determine which team is right for you. We think you should evaluate our services for yourself before making a commitment. We offer a free case review that allows you to find out if we are the best fit for your case.
Our clients appreciate our approach in the following areas of service:
- Experience: We have over 30 years of experience specifically representing personal injuries. Therefore, we have the resources and network necessary to provide our clients with comprehensive legal services.
- Commitment: We treat each client as an individual. From our professional receptionists to our most senior attorneys, you will be treated with the respect and dignity that you and your family members deserve.
- Results: Your success is our success. We are on your side and will face negligent parties, insurance companies, and opposing counsel together.
Morris Bart, LLC welcomes you to contact us to request your free case evaluation today with an Alexandria personal injury attorney. You can learn more about your case and legal options for receiving compensation for your injuries or your loved one’s loss of life by calling our Alexandria Law office.
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