Determining the worth of your personal injury claim will depend on a number of issues including the severity of your injuries, the details of the accident, insurance limits, employment history and ability to work, and more. Some factors that receive major consideration are past and future medical bills, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, and pain and suffering.

There is no charge for your initial consultation. We will meet with you to help you determine if you need legal representation, and if so the type of representation your case may require.

If we take your case, we will take it on contingency fee, meaning we will collect only if the case is successful and you are awarded money either through settlement or through a judgment. We will pay all associated expenses of litigation.

Our firm will pay all cost associated with the claim. These might include retaining experts necessary to prove your case. They might include charges for retaining doctors on your behalf, investigation expenses, charges for reports from medical experts, and various other costs.

Like most personal injury firms, our firm requires that these costs be paid back out of your settlement. If you do not receive any recovery, you will not have to pay the costs we paid on your behalf.

You should speak with a personal injury attorney as soon as possible following your accident. Injury victims only have a limited period of time to file a claim. Failure to file within this time period, known as the statute of limitations, can bar the victim from ever recovering compensation for their injuries. Often times critical evidence can be lost with the passage of time.

It depends. In Louisiana we have what is known as “comparative fault.” This means comparing my fault against another what percentage has each person’s actions contributed to the resulting injury.

In most cases, victims can still receive compensation if they were partially at fault for their injuries. In these cases, the amount of compensation awarded to the victim may be decreased in accordance with the victim’s degree of negligence.

You should hire an attorney with experience in handling similar types of cases. When selecting an attorney, ask about the attorney’s case history in handling cases such as yours. In addition, ask about how many cases were settled and how many went to trial, as some attorneys are quick to settle cases and not consider all of the ramifications facing the client and their long term needs.

Finally, expertise in certain types of injury suits is very valuable. For example, Robert Marionneaux of The Marionneaux Law Firm is highly regarded for his knowledge of trucking regulations and expertise in handling 18-wheeler accident cases. He has handled dozens of 18-wheeler incidents some of which have settled before trial, but a majority of which have resulted in million and multi-million dollar jury verdicts.

To determine liability, it’s important to contact an experienced personal injury lawyer to discuss your case. More than one person may be responsible for your injuries. Depending on your type of personal injury, the liability may rest on a hospital, doctor, motor vehicle driver, truck driver, employer or drug manufacturer.

Before signing anything, be sure to contact an experienced personal injury lawyer to ensure your rights are protected. If you sign a release, you may be unable to recover future damages. In some instances, the insurer may offer an early settlement, which may not fully compensate the victim, as he or she may still be unaware of the extent and future costs of their injuries.

The act of filing legal papers at the courthouse is called “filing suit.” The client gives the authorization to file suit after all other options have been exhausted during pre-suit. Many suits are able to be resolved before trials begin, but some still reach the courtroom for a trial, either by judge or jury.