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NEW ORLEANS PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS

Injuries are hard to handle. Moving forward doesn’t have to be.
We’re Smiley Injury Lawyers, and we can help you fight your case with confidence.

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In this book you will learn more about how to handle a personal injury case. There are real life examples of how cases are handled. This is first hand information from a New Orleans personal injury attorney on the front lines who is familiar with fighting insurance companies.

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Injuries are hard to handle, moving forward doesn’t have to be.
We’re Smiley Injury Lawyers, and we can help you fight your case with confidence.

PERSONAL INJURY

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Personal injuries can include permanent disabilities, spinal injuries, brain injuries, and more. A variety of accidents can cause these injuries. A New Orleans personal injury attorney can fight for the compensation you deserve.

Motorcycle Accidents

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Motorcyclists often go unnoticed on the road and end up with severe and life-altering injuries. If someone hit you while you were riding your motorcycle, you deserve justice. A New Orleans personal injury lawyer can help.

Car Accidents

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Car accidents commonly cause injuries in New Orleans. If you know someone else is responsible for your collision, you can hold them accountable by suing them and using evidence to prove negligence.

Bicycle Accidents

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Negligent drivers can injure bicyclists in crosswalks, bike lanes, and other unregulated areas. You can file a claim against any liable party who injures you while riding your bike in New Orleans and obtain a settlement for the damages you suffer.

Construction Accidents

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Construction is one of the most dangerous career fields in the world. Construction accidents happen frequently and can leave you with life-altering injuries. Identifying who’s responsible for your construction injury is essential.

Toxic Torts

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If you were exposed to toxic chemicals and suffered injuries as a result, you can identify who’s liable for your injuries and file a claim for compensation that covers the full extent of your damages.

Slip-and-Fall Accidents

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If you slip and fall on a hard surface, you can suffer severe injuries like brain or spinal damage. When you fall on someone else’s property, it’s possible that their negligence contributed to your accident.

Wrongful Death

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Losing a loved one is never easy, especially when negligence factors into the death. If your family member died in an accident involving negligence, you can file a wrongful death claim to obtain a settlement on their behalf.

Truck Accidents

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Trucks can malfunction and cause accidents if they aren’t maintained properly. Semi-truck drivers may also cause accidents if they’re negligent while driving. When 18-wheelers wreck, the potential for injury is high. Knowing who to sue for your damages is crucial.

Product Liability

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If a product malfunctions and leaves you with injuries or other damages, you can sue the manufacturer for their negligence and receive a settlement.

Path to Personal Injury Compensation

These steps can help you win the settlement you deserve if you’ve been injured in New Orleans:
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Investigate Your Accident

Work with experienced personal injury lawyers and investigators to gather information that supports your claim.

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Identify Who’s at Fault

Use evidence and information from your accident to pinpoint all at-fault parties and sue them for any damages you’ve suffered.

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Calculate the Value of Your Claim

Determine how much your claim is worth by assessing the severity of your accident, the level of negligence contributed by all parties, and the various economic and non-economic damages you experienced because of the accident.

Prove Negligence Using Evidence

Prove Negligence Using Evidence

Use the evidence you gathered, such as witness testimony, photographs, and video footage, to prove who’s responsible for your accident and walk away with money in your pocket.

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New Orleans Personal Injury FAQ

How long do I have to file a claim in New Orleans?

The liberative prescription for personal injury claims in Louisiana is one year. You’ll have one year from when your injury or car, truck, or motorcycle accident occurred to file a claim if you want the court to hear your case. It’s essential to contact an injury lawyer as soon as possible if you want a chance at recovering compensation.

How will Louisiana’s comparative negligence law affect my case?

Louisiana’s comparative negligence law allows anyone involved in an accident to recover compensation for damages they’ve suffered regardless of whether they’ve contributed fault in the accident. The court will, however, deduct each party’s percentage of fault from their overall settlement. Your personal injury attorney in New Orleans can provide you with more information on how this law relates to your case.

Is there a maximum amount I can receive in my injury claim?

The state of Louisiana doesn’t regulate the amount you can receive in an injury claim unless the claim is for medical malpractice. It’s essential to account for all your economic and non-economic damages so you can recover the full amount you’re owed.

Do I have to go to court to settle my case?

We can’t determine whether court is necessary until your case begins. We try to settle most cases in pretrial negotiations, but if the defendant refuses to offer you the settlement you deserve, we’re ready to fight for what you’re owed in court.

What is a contingency fee?

A contingency fee is a method of payment that makes it so you don’t have to pay up front for legal services. Our attorney fees are contingent upon us winning your case. We’ll discuss the contingency fee before moving forward with your case; this fee is usually a percentage of the settlement won. Once we successfully resolve your case, you’ll pay us the agreed-upon percentage.