Why Should I Hire a Car Accident Attorney Following my Car Wreck?

In almost every case, you should hire a car accident attorney after being in a car wreck. The reasons are myriad, but there are seven main reasons hiring a car accident lawyer after a car accident is a good idea:

1. Car Accident Lawyers Know The Law
2. Your Lawyer Can Talk To Insurance For You
3. We Can Help You Determine The Amount Of Compensation You’re Owed
4. A Car Accident Lawyer Will Help You Prove Liability
5. We’ll Support Your Claim With Evidence
6. Your Lawyer Will Explain Your Options For A Settlement
7. A Car Accident Attorney Can Represent You In Court

Car Accident Lawyers Know The Law

Unless you have specialized legal training, you likely don’t know all the ins and outs of the law, especially those pertaining to your specific situation after a car accident. However, it’s what the lawyers at Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys are paid to do every day, so you can trust we know personal injury law inside and out.

We can help you make sense of Louisiana’s comparative negligence doctrine, its statute of limitations, and more, and we can help you avoid costly mistakes.

• In 2024, Louisiana law extended the statute of limitations for personal injury claims occurring on or after July 1, 2024, from one year to two years. Any injuries that occurred before July 1, 2024, will still have a 1-year statute of limitation. Learn more about Louisiana’s New Statute of Limitations here.

Your Lawyer Can Talk To Insurance For You

While you should always file a claim with your insurance as soon as possible after your accident, insurance companies are also known for trying to pay the least possible amount in compensation. Remember, insurance adjusters are more concerned about their own profits than about your health and well-being, so don’t rely on them to make a fair settlement offer.

Luckily, an experienced car accident attorney can handle negotiations with insurance companies to help you maximize your compensation. We know the laws and we’ve seen all their tricks before, so you can trust that we’ll help you get the compensation you need.

We Can Help You Determine The Amount Of Compensation You’re Owed

Even before crafting your demand letter, we can help you figure out just how much compensation you need to cover all the expenses you’re facing, now and in the future. We’ll talk to your doctor, the responding officer to the crash, and other experts to discover what your injuries will cost you in terms of medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and other issues.

A Car Accident Lawyer Will Help You Prove Liability

Success in your automotive accident lawsuit will hinge on whether you can prove the other party’s liability in court. Proving liability can be trickier than it may seem at first, and even if the police and witness reports agree that the other driver was at fault, proving they were negligent is another matter. We’ll work to prove the following four points and establish liability:

1. The at-fault party owed you a duty of care.
2. They breached that duty.
3. That breach caused you to suffer injuries.
4. You suffered losses due to your injuries.

We’ll Support Your Claim With Evidence

Your claim is only as strong as the evidence you provide. The team at Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys will conduct a thorough investigation of your crash to prove your claim to insurers and in court. Evidence can include accident reports, cell phone photos, medical records, witness statements, and more.

Your Lawyer Will Explain Your Options For A Settlement

Apart from handling the legal details of your case for you, your lawyer can explain your insurance company’s settlement offers and advise you on whether to take them or not. Your attorney will help you understand what accepting an offer means, whether we think we can negotiate for a better deal, and other details.

Why Hire An Attorney For A Car Accident

Gordon Mckernan Injury Attorneys Can Represent You In Court

Finally, if out-of-court negotiations break down, we can file a court case to win your compensation. We have decades of experience arguing our clients’ cases in and out of court, so you can trust that we’ll do our best to get you the full compensation you deserve for your injuries.

If you’ve been hurt in a Louisiana car accident, call the car accident lawyers with Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys today. We’ll provide you with a free consultation so you can talk with a lawyer and decide whether you want to pursue an injury claim, and we offer the G Guarantee: if we don’t win your case, you won’t owe us a dime.