Personal Injury

A: Call the Hightower Law Firm and schedule a free initial consultation! This isn’t a decision that you need to make by yourself, so trust the legal professionals at the Hightower Law Firm to thoroughly evaluate your claim. We will comb over every piece of evidence to determine if your claim is valid, and then work with you to get the compensation you deserve.

A: In Louisiana, the statute of limitations expires on personal injury claims after one year from the date of the accident. There are other factors that can adjust the statute of limitations, but for most cases it is only one year. Your attorney can help you to determine if your claim is within the limit and if there are circumstances that may extend this timeframe.

A: Like most civil court claims, there are economic and non-economic damages that you can pursue in a personal injury claim. Economic damages include tangible losses like medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, etc. Noneconomic damages are much more subjective. These types of damages are considered compensation for the impact of the injury on the victim’s life, which can include pain and suffering, emotional distress, inconvenience, and loss of enjoyment of life, among others.

A: Every personal injury claim is different, and the timeframe in which your case can be resolved depends on the circumstances behind your injuries. Some claims never make it to court and are settled before any legal proceedings can begin while other cases go all the way to the final judgement. The length of time between when you file your claim and when it is closed varies significantly and can range from a few months to years. Regardless of the circumstances, your chances of a favorable outcome are significantly higher when you’re represented by a legal professional.  

A: Louisiana Civil Code 2323, known as the pure comparative fault rule, allows those that are partially at fault to recover damages in a personal injury claim. If the court finds you partially at fault for an accident, any damages you can recover are reduced by that percentage. Evidence, testimony, and other factors can influence the percentage of fault that the court deems you liable for. For example, if the court finds you to be 10% liable for damages as a result of an accident you can still recover up to 90% of the damages.