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Claiborne Parish Personal Injury Lawyer

Most “accidents” aren’t accidents at all as they are one or more parties’ fault. For example, nearly every car accident could’ve been avoided if someone had obeyed traffic laws, paid more attention to the road, didn’t get behind the wheel after drinking, or got regular maintenance done on their vehicle. Personal injury law encompasses much more than just auto accidents, though. Defective products, medical malpractice, slip and falls, and workers’ compensation are just a few of the types of cases that can fall under personal injury law.

To understand how liability works in personal injury cases, you need to show the other party owed you some type of duty. With an auto accident, it’s relatively simple as all drivers owe other drivers a duty. Nursing homes owe their residents a duty of care, and property owners have a duty to keep their premises relatively safe for customers and guests, etc. When someone owes you a duty, and they breach that duty, you could have the legal right to file a personal injury claim against them. To learn more about your legal options and whether you have a case, contact a Claiborne Parish personal injury lawyer at Rice & Kendig as soon as possible.

Understanding Liability in a Personal Injury Case

As the plaintiff, you have the burden of proof in personal injury cases. You need to show the defendant owed you some type of duty and that they breached that duty. You also need to show that the breach of duty was the direct cause of your injuries. And finally, you have to show some damages: financial losses like medical expenses or lost wages.

The entire time you’re working to show the defendant is responsible for your injuries, the defendant’s insurance company is building a case against you. They will look for any evidence possible that can put any percentage of liability back on you. Their goal is to save the company money and minimize any payout. They may say your own negligence contributed to the accident or that your injuries are not as severe as you allege.

Another possible tactic is to get you to settle in the early days of the claim so they can cap their exposure. If you have serious injuries that could require future treatment, they want to get you to settle before a doctor’s report says you need future treatment, surgery, etc. Once you agree to settle and sign a release of all claims, they are not obligated to offer you any additional money.

Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle

Some of the most common types of personal injury matters we handle include:

Auto Accidents
Aviation Accidents
Bicycle Accidents
Boat Accidents
Brain Injuries
Distracted Driving Auto Accidents
Dog Bites
DUI Accidents
Mass Torts
Motorcycle Accidents
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Oilfield Workplace Injuries
Pedestrian Accidents
Rear-End Collisions
Rollover Accidents
Spine Injuries
Truck Accidents
T-Bone Accidents
Uninsured Motorist Accidents
Wrongful Death Claims

Contact a Claiborne Parish Personal Injury Lawyer

If you sustained injuries due to someone else’s negligence, it’s essential to contact a Claiborne Parish personal injury lawyer. Louisiana has a $50,000 threshold that you must meet before you can ask for a jury trial. You need a legal advocate on your side who can ensure your rights are protected. Contact Rice & Kendig today to schedule an initial consultation to learn more about how we can help.

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Recent Results

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Motor Vehicle Collision

Client’s motorcycle was hit by a car leaving him in the ICU with facial injuries, arm injuries, and amputation of one leg.

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Motor Vehicle Collision

Client was rear-ended while sitting at a stop sign. Neck and back injuries resulting in headaches and disability. Neck injury required surgery.

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Motor Vehicle Collision

Defendant driver’s failure to stop at a stop sign caused a collision injuring the client’s leg and ankle (required surgery), knee, hip, back, and chest. The airbags deployed, causing airbag injuries.

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Medical Malpractice

Inadequate life-saving staffing at emergency C-section resulted in child with cerebral palsy, spastic quadriplegia, and developmental delays.

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Motor Vehicle Collision

Client was hit head-on by a delivery truck sustaining injuries to the knee, hand, neck, and back. Neck injury required surgery.

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Workplace Injury

A piece of loading equipment fell on client causing spinal injuries resulting in partial disability.

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Pedestrian/Motor Vehicle Collision

Client sustained injuries to head, leg and wrist. Client’s broken leg required surgery. In addition, client sought treatment with a neurologist for his head injury and cognitive issues.

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Pedestrian/Motor Vehicle Collision

Client was struck by a vehicle in a gas station parking lot. Client suffered head and brain damage resulting in memory loss.

$1,000,000

18-Wheeler Collision

Client was rear-ended by a drunk driver of an 18-wheeler causing client to suffer short-term memory loss and injuries to the head, neck, shoulders, and back.

$1,000,000

Insurance Bad Faith

Insurance company refused to pay for hail damage to a commercial property.

$1,000,000

Premises Liability

Fall at a hotel convention center caused hand, neck, and low back injuries resulting in a 7-year recovery period.

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Motor Vehicle Collision

Client was hit by a commercial vehicle that ran a stop sign. Injuries to the knee, neck, and back requiring interventional pain management.

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18-Wheeler Collision

Client was rear-ended multiple times by a big rig causing PTSD, spinal injuries requiring spinal fusion surgery, physical therapy, and counseling.

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18-Wheeler Collision

Logging truck’s failure to yield caused client to suffer fractures in the arm and leg, amputation of 3 toes, and shoulder injuries.

$950,000

18-Wheeler Collision

Client was hit by a delivery truck and the vehicle rolled over. Client’s injuries included six broken ribs and a neck injury requiring extensive medical treatment.

$950,000

18-Wheeler Collision

18-wheeler driver turned left, without the protection of a green arrow, in front of client. The collision caused injuries to the hand, neck, shoulder, low back, hip, foot, ankle, and eye.

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Motor Vehicle Collision

A defendant driver turned left, without the protection of a green arrow, into client’s vehicle causing a collision that resulted in a severely broken leg that required immediate surgery, post-traumatic stress disorder, loss of independence, and loss of job.

$800,000

Motor Vehicle Collision

Head-on collision that left client with back and neck injuries as well as seat belt injuries. Client’s recovery was lengthy and included physical therapy and injections.

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Wrongful Death/Medical Malpractice

Child suffered fatal injuries due to complications with anesthesia.

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Premises Liability

Client sustained two broken legs from a fall over an unreasonably dangerous tripping hazard.

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Motor Vehicle Collision/Wrongful Death

Client went to the aid of a vehicle accident victim and was struck and killed by a passing vehicle.

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Motor Vehicle Collision

Client was backed into while on the job at an oil field site. Collision resulted in numerous back and neck injuries requiring surgeries.

$650,000

18-Wheeler Collision

18-wheeler driver was rear-ended by another 18-wheeler causing headaches and neck injury.

$625,000

Motor Vehicle Collision

Head-on collision led to wrist and hand injuries that required surgery, seat belt injuries, pain in the neck, sternum, pelvis, abdomen, shoulder, and back, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

$550,000

18-Wheeler Collision

Client was rear-ended by a big rig causing low back and neck pain; physical recovery and treatment included injections, physical therapy, and counseling.