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Are you injured in an accident? Seek medical attention and contact an attorney immediately. An attorney will open a case with the insurance company for you. Then, your injuries will be treated by a healthcare professional. Once the injuries are treated, then the attorney will negotiate on your behalf to get the best possible settlement for your case. If the claim is not settled, the attorney will file a lawsuit within the time provided by the law. Usually, the time to file a lawsuit for an accident is one year from the date of the accident.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
Louisiana Civil Code Art. 3492<\/span>. <\/span><\/strong>“Delictual actions are subject to a liberative prescription of one year. This prescription commences to run from the day injury or damage is sustained. It does not run against minors or interdicts in actions involving permanent disability and is brought pursuant to the Louisiana Products Liability Act or state law governing product liability actions in effect at the time of the injury or damage”<\/span><\/em><\/strong>. [Acts 1992, No. 621, \u00a71]<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nWhy Should I Hire A Personal Injury Lawyer?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n
Hiring a personal injury lawyer is an ideal way to handle your case. That’s because an attorney’s practical knowledge and first-hand experience in handling cases can help you achieve success. Now let’s look at the answer in further detail.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nA Lawyer Can Help You Settle Your Claims<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n\n
It is not unusual for insurance companies to deny many accident claims. In a car accident, for example, people can sustain legitimate damages. But claim adjusters at the insurance company can turn down legitimate claims. This is where a personal injury lawyer helps you file your claim and assists with getting proper compensation for your damages.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nEffective Negotiation<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n\n
Lawyers are known for their proficiency in communication and negotiation. A good lawyer can help a client enjoy better compensation for their damage by employing various negotiation techniques.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nExtensive Experience<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n\n
Extensive experience adds to the expertise of a lawyer and is one of the successful indicators of a lawyer’s performance and practical knowledge. Hence, a lawyer can use his\/her extensive experience to professionally deal with your case and fight effectively on your behalf.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nMediation Process<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n\n
Mediation is known as an informal process. It requires the injured client and their personal injury lawyer along with the insurance adjuster and their lawyer to participate in the mediation process. The eventual conclusion of mediation is a settlement and typically, the plaintiff ends up receiving a check within thirty days of mediation.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFight Till The End<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n\n
It is not unusual for lawsuits to drag on for months or even years. And since your schedule may be very busy, you can easily give up thinking that it’s not worth your time. However, a personal injury lawyer does not let that happen for major reasons. First of all, fighting your case is a vital part of their ongoing experience. Plus, every case that a lawyer fights basically has the potential to become their testimonial. In addition to that, a personal injury lawyer will also obtain a share from your settlement as their fee. Hence, every lawyer is ultimately motivated to pursue your case and fight until you get compensated.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nConclusion<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/p>\n\n
Hiring a personal injury lawyer is a logical and appropriate way to handle your case. Even though you can handle minor cases by yourself, it is not recommended that you do so. A lawyer has his\/her command in communication, negotiation, mediation, and the art of persuasion. All of these skills are necessary when it comes to handling a personal injury case.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nOur Firm<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/p>\n\n
At the Law Office of Gaynell Williams, L.L.C., we have the experience you need to fight for the compensation you deserve for not only the costs you\u2019ve incurred, but for the pain and suffering you and your family may have suffered as a result of the negligence of someone else such as a property owner who caused a slip and fall accident. We will search for every possible source of financial restitution, be it through insurance settlements, personal injury claims, arbitration, mediation, or litigation. Our goal is to work with you so that you receive compensation for the pain and suffering and financial costs you have been burdened with after a serious accident so that you can focus on what is most important \u2013 healing and getting on with the rest of your life.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nCONTACT US TODAY<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/p>\n\n
Gaynell Williams LLC Attorney at Law offers a free initial consultation to discuss your case. The first consultation can be in person or it can be virtual, on the Internet. Call Gaynell Williams today at (504) 302-2462 for a free consultation as soon as possible. We will work around your schedule. New Orleans lawyers Gaynell Williams LLC Attorney at Law have offices in Gretna and Downtown New Orleans by appointment only.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
This information has been provided for informational purposes only and is not intended and should not be construed to constitute legal advice. Please consult your attorney in connection with any specific situation under Louisiana law and the applicable state or local laws that may impose additional obligations on you.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"You can handle your own personal injury case. However, it might not be an ideal solution to do so if you are not fully aware of how personal injury cases are resolved. Therefore, hiring a personal injury lawyer can help you handle your case effectively. Should I Hire A Lawyer After A Minor Car Accident? […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":162485,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[97],"tags":[16487,1075,10901,13466,23463],"dealstore":[],"offerexpiration":[],"class_list":["post-162484","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-legal","tag-accident","tag-car","tag-hire","tag-lawyer","tag-minor"],"yoast_head":"\n
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