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Understanding Personal Injury Law
Personal injury law allows individuals who have been harmed because of another person's negligence to seek financial compensation. These cases arise when a person or business fails to act with reasonable care and another person suffers injury as a result. Personal injury attorneys represent accident victims and help them recover damages for medical bills lost wages and pain and suffering.
In the United States personal injury claims are governed by state tort law. Victims may pursue compensation through insurance claims or civil lawsuits. Lawyers investigate accidents gather medical records interview witnesses and negotiate with insurance companies. Because insurers often attempt to minimize payouts, legal representation can significantly improve the chances of obtaining fair compensation.
Serious injuries may lead to long term medical treatment disability or permanent changes in lifestyle. Lawyers help ensure compensation accounts for current and future medical costs rehabilitation and lost earning capacity.
Common Personal Injury Cases
- Car and truck accidents
- Slip and fall incidents
- Workplace injuries
- Defective products
- Dog bites
- Medical malpractice
Each type of case requires evidence such as accident reports photographs medical records and expert testimony.
When You Should Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer
Victims should consider contacting a lawyer when injuries require medical treatment or when insurance companies dispute liability. Legal advice is especially important when injuries cause long term disability or significant financial loss.
How the Legal Process Works
- Initial consultation and case evaluation
- Investigation and evidence gathering
- Insurance negotiations
- Filing a lawsuit if necessary
- Settlement or trial
Cost of Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer
Most personal injury attorneys work on contingency fees meaning clients pay no upfront legal fees. Lawyers typically receive between twenty five and forty percent of the recovered settlement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a personal injury lawyer do?
Personal injury lawyers investigate accidents gather evidence negotiate settlements and represent clients in court.
How long do personal injury cases take?
Some cases settle within months while complex cases involving serious injuries may take years.
What compensation can victims recover?
Victims may recover damages for medical expenses lost wages rehabilitation costs and pain and suffering.
Do most cases go to trial?
Most personal injury claims settle before trial through negotiation.
When should I hire a lawyer?
It is best to contact a lawyer soon after an accident so evidence can be preserved and legal deadlines are not missed.
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A native of New Orleans, Louisiana and first born son of Darryl Breaux & Associates’ founder, Darryl Breaux, Evan Breaux has been around the field of personal injury law since he was young. Evan knew he wanted to be an attorney at a young age. Towards that end, he earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Management from the University of New Orleans in 2011. While a student at the University of New Orleans, Mr. Breaux worked for Darryl Breaux, thus beginning his experience in the field of personal injury law. Upon graduating from UNO’s business program, Evan Breaux began his tenure at Louisiana State University’s Paul M. Hebert Law Center. While in law school, Mr. Breaux worked as a law clerk for a Baton Rouge mixed litigation firm with a concentration in personal injury. In May of 2014, Evan earned his Juris Doctorate and a graduate diploma in comparative law from LSU. Soon after obtaining his Louisiana Bar license in January of 2015, Evan began working as an Associate Attorney at a well-known, large, personal injury firm in New Orleans. Evan gained valuable experience at that law firm and, in January of 2017, he joined the law office of Darryl Breaux & Associates. Mr. Breaux’s lifelong vocation is the study and the practice of personal injury law and he strives to get the very best results for his clients. Like his father, Darryl, Evan is accessible; he believes the idea of personal injury personal attention is what sets DB&A apart from the others. Mr. Breaux is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association and is licensed to practice law in the state of Louisiana.
Brett Greiner grew up very close to the Edison office of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Miami, and then attended the Dickinson School of Law at Penn State where he was honored as a member of The Order of the Barristers.. More recently, Brett was selected as a member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers in 2011. He is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney and is also a member of the American Association for Justice and the Middlesex County Trial Lawyers Association.. Being a motorcycle enthusiast as well as a lawyer helps Brett understand the realities on the road that confront riders, as well as the complex legal issues that can arise after an accident. Brett is one of the law firm's Partners and handles a variety of case types including auto accidents, construction accidents, slip and fall injuries, motorcycle accidents, nursing home abuse and negligence, and medical malpractice.
Erin Rigsby Hawkins is a civil litigation attorney with Chehardy Sherman Williams specializing in Complex litigation, including personal injury, mass tort defense, multi-district class ation, and commercial Litigation.
The Fisher Law Firm is a full service law firm dedicated to providing the best legal services to Louisiana residents. Erin Fisher is a local attorney licensed to practice in all State and Federal courts throughout Louisiana.. Attorney Erin Fisher. Attorney Erin A. Fisher is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana. After graduating from high school Ms. Fisher joined the United States Air National Guard and where she served six years in the Security Forces Squadron. While serving in the U.S. military, Ms. Fisher attended the University of New Orleans where she obtained a Bachelors degree in Business Administration, and minoring in Finance and Management. After her six year enlistment, Ms. Fisher attended Loyola University School of Law and obtained her Juris Doctorate in 2010.. Ms. Fisher is admitted to practice in Federal Court the Eastern, Western, and Middle Federal Districts, all State and District Courts, and serves as a member of the Louisiana Bar Association and the American Bar Association. After several years of working for large firms, Ms. Fisher decided opened a general practice firm where she could assist her clients with all of their legal needs. Whether her client was in a car accident, needed of a divorce, had a custody matter, needed to draft a will, or needed a notary, Ms. Fisher wanted to be able to assist them. This is why Ms. Fisher decided to open a full service general practice law firm in 2013. Ms. Fisher is now capable of not only building a great relationship with her clients, but it allows her to assist them with all of their legal matters.
Hi,. I am an attorney at Fayard and Honeycutt Law firm. The office I practice out of is located in the Denham Springs, Louisiana. I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. D. Blayne Honeycutt on daily matters across many legal fields such as governmental entity litigation, personal injury cases and class action law suits. Currently I am the President of the 21st Judicial District Bar Association. I am also in the Louisiana State Bar Associations House of Delegates.. Please Contact us at our firm for a consultation to assit you in your legal matters.