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Were you recently injured in an accident in Baton Rouge, LA? You could be entitled to compensation from the party responsible for your injury. Palmintier Law Group can help you get the money you need for medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering.
Our firm includes multiple generations of Baton Rouge personal injury lawyers, each of whom has dedicated their career to getting justice for injury victims and families in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Our attorneys have over eight decades of combined legal experience. We’ve recovered billions for injured clients like you.
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They can level the playing field with the insurance company.
Insurance companies are large and well-resourced, using teams of attorneys, adjusters, and staff members to defend themselves against claims. Insurers are all too willing to use their financial might to bully claimants into a low settlement. An injury attorney can level the playing field and provide you with your own winning resources. They can ensure that the insurance company plays fair and doesn’t get away with offering less money than you deserve.
They can help you maximize the value of your claim.
An injury lawyer can help you get the most from your claim. They can investigate, gather evidence, and identify all the liable parties involved. They can also calculate the value of your damages — and bring in experts to help strengthen your case. These steps will help increase your chances of receiving fair compensation for your injuries.
You’ll be blamed for your accident.
Insurance companies frequently use Louisiana’s comparative negligence rules to blame injured people for an accident and reduce the amount of money they owe for the claim. An injury attorney can protect you from unfounded accusations that you share fault for your injuries. They can work to prove that the insurance company is liable and owes you full compensation for your losses.
You need time to rest and recover.
Your health is the most important thing after your accident. That’s why your focus should be on your rest and recovery — not a personal injury claim. An injury lawyer can handle all aspects of your case while you focus on healing from your injuries.
You may have a personal injury claim if you were injured due to another party’s negligence. Negligence cases frequently arise after motor vehicle accidents, workplace accidents, slips and falls, medical malpractice, and other incidents.
You may also have a personal injury case if another person intentionally injured you, such as by assaulting you. Other legal matters involving dog bites and product defects may result in strict liability.
The best way to determine if you have a cause of action is to reach out to a top-notch injury law firm. Palmintier Law Group offers free consultations to help you understand your rights and options.
Traffic collisions are one of the leading causes of injury and death in Baton Rouge. If you were in a crash, you could be entitled to compensation from the at-fault driver. Our Baton Rouge car accident lawyers can help you secure the money you need for your medical bills and other losses.
Baton Rouge can be a great place to ride motorcycles, given its warm weather, scenery, and notable landmarks. However, Louisiana drivers often fail to look out for bikers — the state is in the top 5 for motorcycle crashes. Our Baton Rouge motorcycle accident lawyers can help you hold the negligent party accountable for striking your bike.
Large tractor-trailers are a staple on Louisiana roads. However, these commercial rigs pose significant dangers to smaller passenger vehicles. If you were in an 18-wheeler collision, the trucker or trucking company may owe you compensation. Our Baton Rouge truck accident lawyers can help you seek a fair financial recovery.
Construction is a major industry in Baton Rouge and contributes to the city’s growth. However, it’s also a dangerous profession and causes many injuries and deaths each year. If you’ve suffered an injury on a work site, you may be able to obtain workers’ compensation and/or personal injury damages. Our Baton Rouge construction accident lawyers can help you pursue all the benefits and compensation to which you are entitled.
The maritime industry is critical to the Baton Rouge economy. But this industry is notoriously dangerous, with many federal and state laws attempting to regulate safety. Our Baton Rouge maritime accident lawyers have extensive experience with Jones Act claims and other maritime law cases.
Losing a loved one in an accident is a traumatic and devastating experience. Louisiana personal injury law allows surviving family members to pursue a claim against the party responsible for their loved one’s death. This claim can help you obtain money for the loss of support and companionship you’ve experienced. Our Baton Rouge wrongful death lawyers can help you seek justice and financial security.
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$20.5 Billion
Environmental Damage
Class action recovery as part of Plaintiff Steering Committee that was able to bring about the largest environmental damage settlement in United States history.
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Personal Injury
Recovery for a highway defect/culvert resulting in catastrophic injuries to a family of four, including a minor child brain injured.
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Truck Accident
Recovered against a company when its truck driver ran a red light and broadsided an elderly couple.
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Truck Accident
Recovered against a trucking company when a dump truck pulled out from a shoulder in front of our client traveling on Interstate 12.
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Personal Injury
Recovered for an industrial accident when the plaintiff was fatally exposed to poison gas while ordered to enter a reactor vessel to attempt to rescue another employee who was unresponsive.
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Wrongful Death
Recovery in a Wrongful Death/Survival Action involving a shooting at a hotel.
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Negligence is the legal basis of most personal injury cases. It requires proof of four elements, each of which you have to prove by a preponderance of the evidence.
Insurance companies, the typical defendants in injury claims, are large, well-resourced corporations with teams of attorneys, adjusters, and investigators. They’ll use every resource and tactic at their disposal to minimize their liability for your accident. You don’t want to go up against such an opponent alone. Studies show that accident victims can recover up to 3x more compensation when they hire a personal injury lawyer to handle their negligence case.
A personal injury lawyer will handle all aspects of your case, from filings and investigations to negotiation and litigation. They will help you track and calculate the value of your damages (so you know how much to demand from the insurance company. And they will prevent you from making mistakes that could hurt your claim’s value (such as giving a recorded statement to the insurance company or signing a medical records release).
An injury attorney will give you the best odds of recovering full compensation for your claim. Contact Palmintier Law Group to schedule a free case review to learn more about what an experienced injury lawyer can do for you.
You should call an experienced injury lawyer as soon as possible after your accident, especially if you have serious injuries. A lawyer will help you determine your rights and legal options and identify whether you have a personal injury case. The longer you wait to call a lawyer, the more time there is for evidence to be lost and witness memories to fade.
Additionally, having a lawyer handle your claim from the beginning puts you on equal footing with the insurance company. Your lawyer will help you navigate all phases of your personal injury case, protecting your rights throughout the process and helping you avoid costly mistakes that hurt your chances at compensation.
Most injury attorneys offer free consultations. Therefore, you have nothing to lose by calling an experienced law firm.
Most personal injury lawyers in Baton Rouge work on contingency. That means attorney fees are contingent upon the result of your case. If your attorney is successful, they will take a percentage of your settlement or verdict (usually 33% – 40%) as payment for the representation.
If your lawyer fails to recover compensation for you, you will typically not owe any attorney fees. However, you may be responsible for certain costs, such as filing fees, depending upon the terms of your fee agreement.
Most injury attorneys also offer free consultations. Therefore, the upfront costs of hiring a personal injury lawyer are minimal.
What Damages Are Available to Baton Rouge Accident Victims?
Injury victims are typically able to seek two forms of damages: economic and non-economic. Economic damages cover the financial losses related to an accident or injury. Non-economic damages compensate for the personal, non-monetary consequences.
Examples include:
Rare cases may qualify for punitive damages, which are designed to punish the defendant for extreme negligence or egregious misconduct. Drunk driving accidents are one example.
How Much Is My Personal Injury Case Worth?
No two personal injury claims are alike. The value of yours will depend on many different factors unique to you and your injuries.
Some factors that will influence your claim’s value include:
The best way to determine your claim’s worth is to consult a personal injury attorney in Baton Rouge. Your lawyer can help you identify and calculate the value of your losses. They can even work with experts in finance and medicine to help you strengthen your claim.
What If I’m Partially At Fault For the Accident?
You can still recover compensation if you are partially at fault for an accident. Louisiana has pure comparative negligence rules. If you share blame, a court or jury will reduce your award to account for your percentage of responsibility.
For example, suppose you suffered a $100,000 loss after a car crash but are determined to be 30% at fault. You would only be able to take home $70,000 (70%).
Insurance adjusters frequently use the state’s pure comparative fault rules to try and reduce the compensation they owe to injury victims — even when the victims bear none of the blame. If an insurer claims that you share blame for your injuries, you should speak to an attorney. An attorney can protect you from unfounded allegations of comparative negligence.
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How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit After an Accident in Louisiana?
Louisiana has a short statute of limitations — only one year. Typically, you will have 365 days from the date of your accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. If you miss the deadline, you will be barred from pursuing your lawsuit in court.
The statute of limitations may be longer or shorter depending on the facts of your claim. However, you shouldn’t wait too long — and risk missing out on compensation due to a technicality.
A Baton Rouge personal injury attorney can help you understand and comply with the relevant deadlines in your case.
Free ConsultationPalminter Law Group has been serving the community of Baton Rouge for decades. We’ve secured billions to help clients and their families move forward. We’re ready to put our 80 years of combined experience to work for you.
Our Baton Rouge personal injury lawyers will handle all aspects of your claim, taking the burden off your shoulders and putting it onto ours. Call us today to schedule a free consultation with one of our skilled attorneys. We’re standing by to help you.
We have learned the significance of cultivating solid client connections through our years of practice. Choosing to collaborate with Palmintier Personal Injury Lawyer ensures that you have the support of a seasoned and committed local injury attorney. For over 80 years, Baton Rouge residents have trusted us to safeguard their rights and interests in personal injury matters. Rest assured that a tenacious and assertive legal team in Baton Rouge backs you.
