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Car accidents can happen in an instant. Many victims have no idea who or what is to blame, but they find themselves in the hospital in incredible pain. At Rice & Kendig, LLC, our lawyers can handle your claim and find the best evidence to prove who was at fault. We will also aggressively negotiate a favorable settlement that should cover all your losses. Please contact us today to schedule a free consultation with one of our Webster Parish auto accident lawyers.

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Let us take the stress out of your legal situation. We'll manage the details so you can focus on recovery. Contact us for a free consultation.

How to Determine Fault in a Webster Parish Car Accident

Louisiana remains a “fault” state when it comes to car accidents. To receive compensation, our clients must show that someone else’s negligence contributed to their wreck. In practice, we usually point to some traffic safety law that another driver violated or else show how their conduct was unacceptably careless.

In our experience, most accidents are caused by:

  • Speeding
  • Running a red light
  • Failure to yield
  • Tailgating
  • Driving on the sidewalk or into a crowd
  • Weaving in and out of traffic
  • Drag racing
  • Chemical impairment, such as drugs or alcohol
  • Driver fatigue
  • Distraction, such as cell phone use

Louisiana operates under a comparative negligence scheme, so the other driver’s negligence will be compared to your own. So long as the other driver is at least a little bit to blame, you can sue. However, the amount of money you receive will be reduced by your percentage of fault.

Compensation for Your Injuries

When a negligent or reckless driver hurts you, they should pay compensation in the form of money damages. Our clients can receive damages for such losses as:

  • Medical care to treat injuries, including the cost of surgery, rehab, prescription drugs, and future medical care
  • Lost income or lost wages, including lost future income for permanent disabilities
  • Property damage, such as the cost of repairing your wrecked car
  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional distress or mental anguish

In serious accidents, a victim might be so injured that the marital relationship is impaired. If so, a spouse has his or her own claim for loss of consortium.

Punitive Damages

If a drunk driver struck you, we can also seek punitive damages. They are awarded to punish the defendant and deter him from future bad conduct. Our clients have sought punitive damages in addition to their compensatory ones listed above.

Misconceptions about Webster Parish Auto Accident Cases

There is a lot of wrong information on the internet and, unfortunately, too many people labor under misconceptions about their rights following a wreck. For example:

  • Myth #1: You don’t have to call the police following a crash. Wrong! You absolutely should call and report all accidents, no matter how minor. Let the police decide whether to send an officer out to the crash.
  • Myth #2: You can handle your claim on your own. In reality, insurers would like nothing better than for victims to represent themselves. You can expect them to offer pennies for a settlement.
  • Myth #3: You have as much time as you need to file a lawsuit. Actually, Louisiana gives victims one year from the date of the crash. There might be some exceptions to this harsh rule, but don’t count on them.

Give Our Webster Parish Auto Accident Lawyers a Call Today

We can spring into action to represent you, so please schedule a free consultation by calling today. Because of the tight deadlines mentioned above, please avoid delay.

Struggling After Your Accident? We're Here to Help.

At Rice & Kendig, our Shreveport car accident lawyers have more than 40 years of experience helping clients receive the justice and compensation they deserve. Get your free case review now!

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  • I knew that they would take care of us, and I would definitely recommend them to anybody.

  • Rice & Kendig are very good at seeing what the weakness in our case is and what the strength is and developing both sides of the case.

  • They take great care of you. They care, and they make sure that you get what you need, they make sure that you're okay.

  • I suggest Rice & Kendig if you want someone who cares about you and your situation.

  • They did such a good job fighting for us and not dragging it on... Thanks to Rice & Kendig, the matter was over within a year.

  • He called me every day, made sure I was okay... he was just perfect. You couldn't ask for a better attorney.

  • They took care of us right away. They were loving.

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If you've been injured due to someone else's fault, every moment counts. Contact us for a free, no-obligation consultation, and we'll help you understand your rights and fight for the compensation you deserve.

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