New Orleans is one of the most frequently traveled to cities in the United States. Tourists love visiting the French Quarter, the Natchez, and the National WWII Museum. However, these tourists bring lots of traffic. This can lead to an increase in car accidents that might need to be resolved with the help of a New Orleans car crash injury lawyer.
The compassionate legal team at Marcelle Robertson Mestayer LLC is dedicated to our clients and helping them receive the support they need after a car accident. We work tirelessly to pursue the damages they are entitled to. Our firm never takes on more of a caseload than it can handle, so we can focus on providing exceptional care and attention to each case.
Car accidents in New Orleans can result in various forms of damage, both to yourself and your property. Providing evidence for the losses you suffered can help you obtain different types of compensation, including that for:
There were 17,265 car accidents in Orleans Parish in 2024. Some of these might have been fender benders, but many resulted in real damage to people who truly need compensation. The average income in New Orleans is $58,821. This amount is typically not enough to cover all the expenses that can result from a car accident. To receive full compensation, a skilled attorney might be necessary to advocate for you.
Car crash injury lawyers can help you with the complicated maze of working with insurance companies after the accident. The negotiation process is much easier with an attorney working for you.
An attorney’s knowledge of Louisiana law can help them prove your case so that you receive a fair settlement offer.
Lawyers know what evidence you need for a successful claim. They can gather documentation like the police report for concrete evidence, and assess property damage to your car and other forms of property. It’s important to determine how much the accident truly cost you.
Even though most car accident cases do not end up in court, some do. This usually happens when an insurance company cannot agree on an acceptable settlement offer. If this is the case, a seasoned trial attorney can prepare for a formal court case and can also prepare you to represent yourself in a way that helps your chances.
Simple personal injury claims might only take a few months to resolve. However, more complex cases that result in higher medical bills and damage amounts can result in longer resolution times. If the case goes to court, it will likely take longer to resolve your case.
If your personal injury claim drags on, it can be difficult to figure out how to pay medical bills and living expenses while you are unable to work. An attorney can guide you with resources that can help you in the meantime while your claim is being resolved.
One of the biggest issues people struggle with after a car accident is dealing with insurance companies. Insurance companies often contact victims after the accident with many questions. It is natural to want to answer them with as much detail as possible, but this might harm your claim.
In reality, most companies ask you these questions because they are interested in reducing the amount you can receive for your claim. Speak to any insurance company with caution and hire a car crash injury lawyer first.
Any admission of fault while speaking to an insurance company gives them the room to reduce the amount of compensation they provide for you. This is because Louisiana is a comparative fault state. The more at fault you are deemed to be, the more your damages can be reduced.
Another mistake victims struggle with is accepting quick, lowball offers. You might be surprised to receive an offer due to the quick turnaround time. However, these are typically much lower settlements than you might receive with proper negotiations by a skilled attorney.
A settlement on offer might seem like a good deal, but this number likely does not take every element of the accident into account. Most likely, you will require more than what is offered to make a full recovery from the accident.
To critically examine the offer, speak with a New Orleans car crash injury attorney. They can calculate how much your settlement should be and negotiate for one that matches your overall damages.
At Marcelle Robertson Mestayer LLC, we only get paid if our clients do. You don’t owe us anything until we win your case. We will work tirelessly on your case, and we are committed to advocating for our clients, whom we genuinely care about.
Schedule a consultation with Marcelle Robertson Mestayer LLC to learn how we can help you. We can confidentially discuss the details of your accident and determine the right path forward.
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