If you suffered injuries or lost a loved one because of an aggressive driver in LaPlace, LA, you have the right to hold them responsible for their behavior. The LaPlace aggressive driving accident attorneys with the Morris Bart law firm are here to help.
We offer free, no-risk consultations for car accident victims. We also work on a contingency fee basis, which means we take no payments upfront or out of pocket for our services. We make our money if we are successful in your case. Let us fight to recover your medical expenses and other losses.
Recoverable Damages After a LaPlace Aggressive Driving Accident
The Morris Bart law firm has more than 40 years of legal experience helping personal injury victims recover the financial rewards they deserve. If an aggressive driver caused your car accident, our attorneys will work tirelessly to ensure that they are held responsible for the damages they caused.
While our LaPlace aggressive driving accident lawyers cannot know the exact damages you may qualify for without first gathering more information about you and your collision, some possible types of damages recovered in car accident cases include:
- Current medical costs
- Future necessary medical expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Lost income
- Future income if you cannot return to work
- Out-of-pocket expenses
- Property damage
- Dismemberment, scarring, or disfigurement
If your loved one did not survive the accident, your family may be able to recover wrongful death damages for:
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Income and benefits previously provided by the deceased
- Medical expenses left to the family
- Loss of consortium
- Loss of support and protection
For a free legal consultation with a Aggressive Driving Accident lawyer serving LaPlace, call 800-537-8185
Behaviors that Can Lead to an Aggressive Driving Accident
According to the LSU Center for Analytics & Research in Transportation Safety (CARTS), there were more than 550 suspected injuries and eight fatalities due to crashes in St. John the Baptist Parish in 2022. Unfortunately, some of these accidents occurred because of various behaviors that fall into the category of aggressive driving.
Following the definition provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), aggressive driving is any behavior by a driver that places himself, other drivers, or property in danger.
Common types of aggressive driving include:
- Weaving in and out of traffic
- Failing to yield the right-of-way
- Failing to stop at traffic lights or stop signs
- Failing to signal
- Speeding or driving too fast for weather conditions
- Illegally driving on the shoulder or through a ditch
- Tailgating
Injuries that Occur in LaPlace Aggressive Driving Accidents
Several injuries can occur as a result of an aggressive driving accident. They include:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs): According to the Mayo Clinic, TBIs occur because of a blow or jolt to the head and are a common result of a car accident. Mild-to-moderate TBIs are often referred to as concussions and produce only mild symptoms. In severe cases the victim may experience memory loss, demonstrate changes in behavior, and suffer from severe and permanent physical complications.
- Broken bones: Broken bones can occur because of the force involved in a collision. In most cases, these injuries can fully heal with medical treatment. In some cases, however, complications can occur, such as nerve damage, arthritis, infection if the bone breaks through the skin, or uneven growth if the victim is a child.
- Spinal cord injuries: A spinal cord injury (SCI) can leave a victim with tingling in the extremities or the inability to move their limbs. Because the spinal cord is responsible for delivering messages from the brain to other parts of the body, an SCI can impact the body’s ability to function properly. While some people can live full and productive lives after a spinal cord injury, many require wheelchairs and other assistive devices.
- Knee injuries: A knee injury or ligament injury can lead to sudden and severe pain, cause the victim to suddenly fall or feel unstable while walking, or create a popping noise when they walk. Johns Hopkins Medicine reports that knee injuries may require surgery.
In the event that you suffer any of the injuries listed above or any other physical harm during an aggressive driving accident, you may be able to hold the other driver responsible for your losses.
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Laws that May Impact Your Aggressive Driving Accident Claim
You should be aware of a couple of laws that could affect your claim, specifically the statute of limitations and the legal doctrine of comparative fault.
La. Civ. Code Art. 3492 places a one-year limit on the amount of time someone has to file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit after a car accident. However, some exceptions may shorten this deadline. In general, if you do not file your case or pursue your insurance claim within one year of the accident date, you are typically barred from pursuing any kind of compensation.
The other law you should be aware of is comparative fault under La. Civ. Code Art. 2323., Aafter an accident, the court allocates compensation based on the liability of all parties involved. Essentially, if you are partially responsible for the accident, your damages will be reduced by your degree of liability.
For example, if you are 10 percent responsible for the collision with the aggressive driver, you may only be able to recover 90 percent of the total compensation awarded in the case. Asserting that the plaintiff has a greater degree of fault is a common tactic that defense teams use. Our LaPlace aggressive driving accident attorneys can help defend you against strategies like these.
How Our LaPlace Aggressive Driving Accident Attorney Can Help
We understand how overwhelming it can be to think about taking legal action while recovering from your injuries. That is why we are here to help.
The team at the Morris Bart law firm can investigate your accident, gather evidence to build a strong case, calculate the total value of your claim, and negotiate with the insurance company or defendant’s lawyer. If we cannot reach a fair settlement in your case, we will not hesitate to take your claim to trial.
Contact Morris Bart, LLC, Today After a LaPlace Aggressive Driving Accident
The Morris Bart law firm has helped thousands of personal injury clients recover more than $1 billion in settlements and verdicts. Learn more about how our LaPlace aggressive driving accident attorneys can fight for the compensation you deserve. Call us today so an attorney can get you started with a free case review and tell you more about how we can represent you at no upfront cost.
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