Shreveport Injury Lawyer > Monroe Personal Injury Lawyer

Monroe Personal Injury Lawyer

Everyone suffers minor injuries such as scrapes and cuts at some point in their life. These injuries are not serious and do not result in high medical bills. Unfortunately, people can also suffer injuries that are much more severe. Sometimes, these injuries are caused by the carelessness of other people and when that is the case, you can file a claim against the negligent party. As you are recovering from your injuries, though, you likely do not want to deal with insurance companies and negotiations. Our Monroe personal injury lawyer can handle these issues for you so you can focus on getting better.

Proving Fault in Personal Injury Cases

While you may know that someone else is to blame for your serious injuries, you must still prove this to the insurance company, or possibly jury. Proving fault in personal injury cases requires a full investigation to determine how the accident happened and who is to blame. During the investigation, evidence is also collected to corroborate your claims. Some of the most important evidence used in personal injury claims includes:

Incident and police reports
Eyewitness statements
Photos and video footage of the accident scene
Relevant medical records
Relevant medical records

How Can a Monroe Personal Injury Lawyer Help?

After someone else’s negligence causes an accident and you need financial compensation, you must file a claim with their insurance company. You are not legally required to work with a lawyer when filing a claim, but it is always recommended that you do.

The insurance company will not want to offer you a fair settlement that will fully cover the cost of your injuries and other losses. To obtain fair compensation, you will have to negotiate with the insurer and many people are not familiar with this process. A lawyer will accurately value your claim and negotiate a settlement that will provide the just compensation you deserve.

If the insurer or liable party refuses to pay fair compensation, a lawyer can also represent you during mediation. Mediation is a process in which you and the liable party meet with a neutral third party mediator. The mediator will try to foster communication and compromise between you and the other side so you can reach an agreement. Mediators do not make decisions or provide legal advice, so it is important to work with a lawyer during the process.

While most personal injury cases are settled outside of court, there are times when accident victims have to go to trial to obtain the fair compensation they deserve. When this is the case, it is even more important that you work with a lawyer. A lawyer can prepare you for trial and will know the procedural rules to follow.

Call Our Personal Injury Lawyer in Monroe Today

If you have been hurt as a result of someone else’s actions, you need compensation for your medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and more. At Rice & Kendig, LLC, our Monroe personal injury lawyer can help you get it so you do not suffer additional harm. Call us today or fill out our online form to schedule a free consultation.

Share This Page:

What our Clients Are Saying About Us

"I was hesitant about hiring an attorney and filing a lawsuit, however Mr. Rice made me feel comfortable about my decision from day one, assuring me that I was doing..." Read More

Christy S.

"Outstanding service and extremely good at what they do. Everyone on their staff was extremely helpful and helped with whatever I needed. Would encourage anyone in need of a personal..." Read More

Cody A.

"They are fantastic! They took great care of me and made sure that they kept me updated through the entire process. They worked extremely hard, and did everything that they..." Read More

Emily K.

"Rice & Kendig are the best! I love the professionalism and how they do all the work in a timely manner. I love the outstanding team they have and how..." Read More

Shawn S.

Recent Results

$5,100,000

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.

$1,996,460

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.

$1,855,500.80

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.

$1,800,000

Medical Malpractice

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

$1,500,000

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.

$1,400,000

Workplace Injury

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

$1,375,000

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.

$1,151,000

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.

$1,000,000

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.

$987,610.32

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.

$987,525.93

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.

$800,606.26

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.

$750,000

Wrongful Death/Medical Malpractice

Child suffered fatal injuries due to complications with anesthesia.

$685,000

Premises Liability

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

$665,000

Motor Vehicle Collision/Wrongful Death

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

$663,000

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.