The difficulty of recovering from a personal injury can’t be overestimated. You should not have to live with the consequences of someone else’s reckless behavior. When someone behaves negligently and causes an injury or death, they should be held accountable.
If you or your loved one was injured in an accident due to another party’s negligence, one of our Alexandria personal injury attorneys at Morris Bart can help you hold them responsible and collect financial compensation for what you’ve experienced.
What does Our Alexandria Personal Injury Lawyer Do?
Our personal injury lawyers can help you pursue fair compensation by handling several tasks on your behalf. We can make the legal process less stressful for you by:
- Speaking to the insurance company for you: Insurers sometimes use tricky tactics to get you to settle for less money than you deserve. We can protect your right to a fair settlement by talking to the insurance company for you.
- Taking note of all your damages: We can create a demand for compensation that considers all your damages. We will include your medical care, quality of life, and severe injuries.
- Investigating your case: You do not have to collect evidence by yourself. Our team knows how to gather evidence, such as photos, videos, and the police report. We can also speak to witnesses and work with expert witnesses for more insight into your accident.
For a free legal consultation with a Personal Injury lawyer serving Alexandria, call (318) 416-0089
What Is Personal Injury Law?
Not every injury we receive in life is deliberate. Accidents happen. However, sometimes an accident wouldn’t have happened if someone was paying attention or acting in a safe way. This is the heart of personal injury law.
When you are injured by someone because of their negligence, the law gives you the right to sue them for compensation. Personal injury attorneys represent the injured when they are hurt by someone else.
One common reason is car accidents. These are so common that most states require all drivers to carry insurance to cover injuries and property damage. Your lawyer negotiates with the insurer to get you the money you need after your accident.
Our Alexandria Personal Injury Lawyers Provide Legal Counsel Across a Broad Range of Cases
Whether you are at work, driving your car, or shopping at a grocery store, responsible parties owe you a duty of care regarding your safety. A breach of duty can cause a severe accident and injury. Our team in Alexandria, LA, offers legal counsel in the following areas of personal injury law:
- Car accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Truck accidents
- DUI accidents
- Dog bites
- Wrongful death
- Slip-and-fall accidents
- Workers’ compensation
If you’ve been injured in any type of accident and you weren’t at fault, reach out to us to see if we can help. While vehicle accidents are our most common personal injury client, we do handle other types of personal injury cases.
Click to contact our Personal Injury Lawyers today
You Have a Right to Pursue the Compensation You Deserve
Your attorney should be dedicated to recuperating as much of your financial and emotional losses as allowable by civil laws and guidelines. Quite often, this is through settlement negotiation, but we are also skilled at trial cases.
An Alexandria personal injury attorney can review the details of your case and establish a baseline number for negotiation purposes. You can get compensation for:
- Past, current, and future medical bills
- Lost income
- Physical pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Wrongful death
- Property damage
Time missed at work, and a shortage of insurance coverage adds to the stress and worry of an accident you did not cause. While it is true that money does not correct the past mistakes of another person, it may help you take care of yourself and the family that depends on you.
Understanding Your Rights After a Personal Injury Accident
Our personal injury attorneys in Alexandria can explain relevant laws you might not know. We want to protect you and fight for your right to compensation. We can do this by first determining negligence in your case and then proving fault.
Determining Negligence
Louisiana injured victims must determine negligence to seek compensation for their damages from the at-fault party. A jury cannot render a verdict in favor of the plaintiff unless a personal injury attorney can prove this. With the evidence we collect from your case, we can identify a duty of care, a breach of that duty, causation, and your damages.
Proving Fault
If you were partially responsible for your accident, you can still recover compensation from the at-fault party according to the comparative fault law found in La. Civ. Code Art. 2323.
The compensation you receive for your damages, however, will be reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, individuals who are 30% at fault for the accident would only recover 70% of their damages.
Legal Costs of Personal Injury Claims in Alexandria, LA
Our legal team in Alexandria will offer you a free case review at no obligation. If you decide that hiring our firm is the right decision for you, we will work on a contingency fee basis. This means you will not be charged legal fees unless and until we win your case.
Typically, your personal injury lawyer covers any required costs while they fight to protect your rights. If you win your case and receive an award or settlement, about a third of it will be your attorney’s fees.
How Are Your Personal Injury Lawyers Paid?
Personal injury attorneys, including us, use a contingency agreement for pay. This means that we do not get paid unless you win your case. We take an agreed percentage of your total compensation if you get a successful settlement or lawsuit.
Discuss Your Case With Our Firm Before You Miss the Deadline
There is a deadline to file a personal injury lawsuit in Louisiana, referred to as the statute of limitations. The deadline for personal injury claims starts from the date of your injuries and extends to one year under La. Civ. Code Art. 3492.
If you miss this deadline, the judge may dismiss your lawsuit. Your Alexandria personal injury lawyer at Morris Bart can help you file your claim within this tight timeline and offer advice on your next steps.
The Advantages of Hiring Morris Bart Injury and Accident Lawyers To Represent You
No two law firms are alike. From service experience, it is challenging to determine which team is right for you. We think you should evaluate our services for yourself before committing. We offer a free case review that allows you to find out if we are the right fit for your case.
Our clients appreciate our approach in the following areas of service:
- Experience: We have over 40 years of experience representing personal injury clients. Therefore, we have the resources and network necessary to provide comprehensive legal services.
- Commitment: We treat each client as an individual. From our professional receptionists to our most senior attorneys, you will be treated with the respect and dignity that you and your family members deserve.
- Results: Your success is our success. We are on your side and will face negligent parties, insurance companies, and opposing counsel together.
Proven Success in Alexandria
Our track record speaks volumes. Below are some of the significant personal injury settlements we’ve secured for our clients in Alexandria:
- $225,500 for a client who sustained a back and neck injury after an auto accident in Alexandria.
- $150,000 for an Alexandria auto accident client who suffered a fractured foot and heel.
- $101,000 for a client who sustained a head injury in an Alexandria premises liability case.
Each case is unique, and our experienced personal injury attorneys are here to help you determine the compensation you deserve. Don’t settle for less—let us fight for the full settlement you’re entitled to.
Reach Out to the Morris Bart Injury and Accident Lawyers for Help With Your Case Today
Morris Bart welcomes you to contact us to request your free case evaluation today with an Alexandria personal injury attorney. You do not need to fight for compensation alone.
You can learn more about your case and your legal options for receiving compensation for your injuries or your loved one’s loss of life by calling our Alexandria law office. Don’t wait to get started. Call us today.
Serving Alexandria and the Surrounding Areas
Including but not limited to:
Alexandria | Pineville | Bunkie | Cheneyville | Lecompte | Deville | Forest Hill | Woodworth | Tioga | Ball | Boyce | Weil
Questions?Call us, Louisiana.
(318) 416-0089
