How we help after a car accident
After a serious wreck, you are dealing with pain, medical appointments, time off work and calls from insurance adjusters, all at once. From the day you hire us, we take the claim off your plate so you can focus on recovering:
- Investigate the crash and prove the other driver’s negligence
- Preserve evidence, including crash reports, witness statements, video footage and photographs
- Help you get the medical care your injuries need
- Handle your property damage claim with the insurance companies
- Gather the medical records and bills that document your injuries
- Negotiate with insurance adjusters on your behalf
- File suit on time to protect your rights
- Take depositions and handle discovery
- Retain expert witnesses when your case needs them
- Prepare for trial, and go to court when the insurance company will not make a fair offer
What to do after a wreck in Baton Rouge
- Call 911 and get medical attention, even if your injuries seem minor.
- Get names and contact information from the other drivers and any witnesses.
- Photograph the vehicles, the scene and your injuries.
- Report the crash to your own insurance company, but do not give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurer before you get advice.
- Call us before you sign anything or accept a settlement.
Not sure you need a lawyer? Read Should I call a lawyer after a car accident?
Common causes of car accidents we handle
- Speeding and reckless driving
- Failure to yield the right of way
- Distracted driving, including texting and phone use
- Improper turns and lane changes
- Careless driving and poor judgment
- Drunk or impaired driving
Injuries from car accidents
Car accident injuries range from painful to life-changing. We handle cases involving:
- Spinal injuries, including herniated and bulging discs, facet injuries, fractures and radiculopathy
- Traumatic brain injuries, including concussions and post-concussion syndrome
- Broken bones and fractures
- Shoulder, hip and knee injuries
- Crush injuries
- Abrasions, lacerations and burns
- Internal organ damage
- Nerve injuries and permanent disabilities
- Disfiguring injuries
- Wrongful death
What compensation may cover
Economic damages. Injured people may be able to recover past, current and future medical expenses, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, lost employment benefits, property damage and other accident-related expenses.
Non-economic damages. These “general damages” account for what was taken from you, such as pain and suffering, mental anguish and emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and loss of consortium or companionship.
Every case is different. We will talk with you about what your claim may involve once we understand what happened.
Every case prepared for trial
Most car accident cases settle, but we prepare every case from day one as if it will go to trial. That preparation is what puts your case in the strongest position, whether it resolves at the negotiating table or in front of a jury. And from your first call, you will be working with David or Michael, not passed along to someone you have never met.