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A catastrophic accident is a life-changing event. Victims are often left dealing with long-term injuries or loved ones are left grieving a loss of a loved one.
For 30 years, the Lafayette law firm of Craig A. Davis, APLC has dedicated our practice to producing real results for real people whose lives have been impacted by negligence.
If you sustained a devastating injury or you have lost someone you love in an accident because of someone else’s negligence or malicious intent. Our Lafayette catastrophic injury lawyer can help you recover compensation for your losses and begin restoring your life.
A catastrophic injury lawyer builds your case and presents evidence to the insurance company and court to prove your right to compensation for your claim.
Unfortunately, after a catastrophic injury, the medical expenses can add up quickly during the time you are unable to work. Some ways an attorney can help you get the compensation you need as soon as possible include:
Most importantly, your catastrophic injury lawyer protects you from violations of your rights and offers a safe space to turn to for answers during the legal process.
What qualifies as a catastrophic injury? Severity is the indicator. Injuries resulting in paralysis, permanent disability, organ trauma, loss of limbs or sensory impairment are considered catastrophic.
If you have suffered a catastrophic injury or are caring for a loved one who has, contact our catastrophic injury lawyers today to learn more about your legal rights and options to pursue the financial compensation you will need now, and going forward.
For over 30 years, Craig and his team has helped thousands of personal injury victims pursue compensation for damages owed to them. We are dedicated to providing competent, compassionate legal support, and giving you and your family the personalized attention you deserve. Our lawyers are committed to fighting for your rights and helping you recover maximum compensation for your injuries and losses. Give us a call today. Our conversations are always free and you don’t pay anything unless we win your case!
The value of a catastrophic injury case differs from person to person and claim to claim. Catastrophic injuries typically take longer to heal when the patient can fully recover from the physical damages so they are different than most personal injury cases.
What’s clear is that catastrophic injuries are expensive, and the costs will vary from one person to another. As a result, there’s no standard settlement or average cost for catastrophic injury claims.
Is your catastrophic injury permanent? What type of medical treatment will you require, and for how long? How has your earning capacity changed since you were catastrophically injured? Are you getting blamed for your catastrophic injury? What insurance benefits are available, and what are the policy limits? How old are you? How has the injury affected your psychological and emotional well-being?
Catastrophic injuries are life changing, and leave our clients physically, emotionally, and financially strained going forward. Here are some common causes that we have seen over our 30 years of practicing law in Louisiana.
Did the person who caused your accident have a responsibility to ensure you were reasonably safe when the accident occurred?
Did the person do something that would violate that duty? For example, speeding, driving under the influence or ignoring traffic signals would constitute a breach of duty.
Did their actions directly result in the accident that caused your injury? For example, if a truck driver ran a red light, hitting a vehicle with the right of way, the truck driver’s traffic violation caused the accident.
Did you suffer injuries and resulting damages due to the accident?
How long do I have to file a catastrophic injuries claim?
Under Louisiana state law, you will have just one year to pursue compensation after you’ve sustained catastrophic injuries in a Lafayette accident. The statute of limitations begins to run on the date you were injured or the date your injury is discovered, whichever is later.
What if I was injured at work with a catastrophic injury?
If you were injured at work, you would qualify for a workers compensation claim.
What if my loved one does not survive their injuries?
When an accident victim suffers catastrophic injuries, the recovery process is often long and arduous. Depending on the type of injury, the process may not be successful, resulting in the death of the person who was hurt. If this is true for your family member, you may be eligible to file a wrongful death claim against the negligent party who caused the accident and the resulting injuries.
Will my case go to court?
While an estimated 96% of all personal injury cases end in a settlement outside of the courtroom, we are not afraid to bring any case to the courtroom. Facts are that insurance companies value cases more if they know the case is going to trial. This is why our firm stays ready to bring any of our cases to court.
At Craig A. Davis, APLC, we serve the following areas. Lafayette, Youngsville, Broussard, Scott, New Iberia, Abbeville, Breaux Bridge, Carencro, Duson, Crowley, Rayne, Maurice, Erath, Jennings, Lake Charles, Grand Coteau, Houma, Delcambre, Iota, Jeanerette, Meaux, Sulphur, Opelousas.
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