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Bossier Parish Personal Injury Lawyer

Accidents happen and sometimes, they are very minor and do not involve serious injuries or property damage. Other times though, accidents result in severe injuries that forever change your life. When this is the case and another person was at fault for your accident, you can file a claim for compensation that can help cover the cost of your injuries. This is known as personal injury law, but filing a claim is not always easy. A Bossier Parish personal injury lawyer can help you recover the fair settlement you deserve.

Personal Injury Practice Areas

Personal injury falls under the area of tort law. Torts involve one person’s misconduct towards another. Personal injury law provides a way for injured individuals to claim compensation from the person that harmed them. Some of the main types of personal injury cases include:

Auto accidents
Aviation accidents
Bicycle accidents
Boat accidents
Dog bites
Motorcycle accidents
Nursing home abuse and neglect
Pedestrian accidents
Wrongful death

Regardless of the type of accident you are involved in, a Bossier Parish personal injury lawyer can help with your case.

The Statute of Limitations on Personal Injury Cases

Like all states, Louisiana places a statute of limitations on personal injury cases. However, this time limit is much stricter than it is in other states. In Louisiana, you have only one year to file your claim. This is not a long period of time. Before filing your claim, a lawyer will conduct a full investigation to determine liability and they will also collect evidence to prove your claim. All of these tasks take time and so, it is important to speak to a lawyer as soon as possible. If you do not file your claim within one year, you will forfeit your legal right to claim any damages.

Damages Available After an Accident

After an accident, you will likely be suffering from serious injuries. You may also not be able to go back to work to pay for your medical bills, or even your basic daily needs. It is for this reason that you should file a claim that can help you recover damages, or compensation, that can offset the financial burden of the accident.

Both economic and non-economic damages are available in personal injury claims. Economic damages are those that have a concrete dollar value, such as your medical bills or the income you have lost because you cannot work. Non-economic damages are those that do not have an actual dollar value, such as pain and suffering. Unlike many other states, Louisiana does not place a cap on damages so you can recover the full damages you deserve.

Our Louisiana Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help After an Accident

If you or someone you love has been hurt in an accident, our Bossier Parish personal injury lawyers at Rice & Kendig can help you through the claims process. We know how to determine liability and we will prove your case and file your claim properly and on time so you obtain the compensation you need at this difficult time. Call us today at 318-222-2772 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation.

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