A side impact collision—also known as a T-bone accident—can occur without warning. If you or your family sustained a side impact collision and experienced injuries or loss of life, you may be able to pursue compensation if another party acted negligently and caused an accident.
Depending upon the facts of your claim, you could recover money for your medical expenses, missed work wages, and mental anguish. However, there is a short period to file a claim in Louisiana compared to other states, so you should speak with a New Orleans side impact collisions lawyer or a team member to evaluate your case as soon as possible.
To get started on your claim, request your no-obligation, free case evaluation with the Morris Bart legal team by calling our New Orleans office at (504) 613-4771 now.
Morris Bart Injury and Accident Lawyers Represent Side Impact Collision Injury Victims
A sudden and forceful side impact collision can result in catastrophic injuries or death for those affected by it. When another person causes you to suffer an injury due to their reckless, careless, or negligent behavior, you have the right to file a compensation claim with his insurance provider.
Our New Orleans car accident lawyers have worked with injured victims and families of those who passed away in the New Orleans area for more than four decades. We work with clients on a contingency fee basis and do not charge you anything upfront for our services.
Our team may be able to help you if someone negligently caused your accident injuries via:
- Distracted driving
- Speeding
- Road rage
- Drunk & drugged driving
- Ignoring traffic signals
- Defective equipment
- Roadway hazards
Side impact collision cases are further complicated because they come in many forms. For example, a claim against a government driver versus a rideshare driver is handled differently. There are also different insurance policies and statutory timelines that govern these claims.
Even if you were injured by another private motorist, he may deny responsibility for the accident. Since Louisiana is an at-fault insurance state, you can be sure that the insurer will be on the side of the person paying the policy premium because it benefits the company’s bottom line.
Contact a New Orleans Side Impact Collisions Lawyer for Justice
Morris Bart is ready to help you get the compensation you deserve, regardless of your situation or how complicated it may appear. We will help you understand your case and your options clearly.
Contact our legal team for your free, no-obligation case evaluation by calling (504) 613-4771 now.
For a free legal consultation with a Side Impact Collisions lawyer serving New Orleans, call 800-537-8185
Our New Orleans Side Impact Collisions Lawyers Focus on Care and Compensation
The damage caused by a side impact collision can linger long after the accident is over.
At Morris Bart, we will document your physical and emotional losses to pursue compensation for:
- Current and future medical costs
- Missed work wages and benefits
- Property damage
- Mental anguish
- Physical pain and suffering
- Wrongful death benefits
- Punitive damages
It is a challenge to estimate how much your side impact collision claim should be worth in Louisiana without speaking to a New Orleans side impact collision lawyer first. At Morris Bart, we will review the evidence and help you assert your rights to the insurance money and benefits you need.
The Elements of a Side Impact Collision Case
Bodily harm and property damage claims are governed by personal injury laws in Louisiana. Your claim is subject to a subsection of law known as wrongful death if your family member passed from his or her injuries.
Morris Bart will examine the evidence available to prove the following elements of your personal injury claim:
- The negligent driver was required to exercise a duty of care
- He or she recklessly or carelessly breached this duty
- The breach caused an accident and injuries to you
- Your experienced financial losses
Meeting these elements is just the first step in proving your claim. Expect that the insurance company and the other driver will fight back or even deny liability altogether. You do not have to put up with people evading responsibility for the harm they caused.
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Contact a New Orleans Side Impact Collisions Lawyer as Soon as Possible
There is a legal statutory deadline under Article 3492 that governs personal injury and wrongful death claims. The general period in Louisiana is up to one year from the date of your injuries or loved one’s death.
Not filing a claim before this deadline will result in a claim denial or civil court case dismissal, with very few exceptions to this rule. Do not leave things to chance; there is too much at risk to let the at-fault driver get away with their negligence based on a technicality.
Morris Bart Injury and Accident Lawyers Will Initiate a Claim, Negotiations, or a Civil Lawsuit
The New Orleans side-impact collision lawyers at Morris Bart are prepared to hit the ground running and devise a case strategy that works toward meeting your legal goals. From interviewing witnesses to calling upon medical or law enforcement experts, we will do what it takes to secure the fair and reasonable settlement or civil court award you deserve.
Call Our Office for a Free Case Evaluation
Morris Bart is here to help you and your loved ones through the claims process. Call us for your free case evaluation today at (504) 613-4771.
Our New Orleans side-impact collision lawyers have served the entire metro area and the rest of Louisiana for over forty years. We operate on contingency fees, meaning we take your case without an initial retainer and are only paid if your case is successful. Call today for your free, no-obligation consultation.
Questions?Call 800-537-8185
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