If you have been injured in a car accident caused by another party, you deserve to be compensated for your damages. However, the process can be complicated.
Insurance companies and defense attorneys fight hard to avoid liability and pay you as little as possible for your damages. You need an experienced car accident injury attorney with a proven track record of recovering maximum compensation to help you get the compensation you are entitled to.
At Chris Corzo Injury Attorneys, our personal injury attorneys in Baton Rouge have decades of experience protecting the rights of car accident injury victims and we have recovered over $10 billion for our clients. We want to help you recover maximum compensation for your damages.
Call (225) 999-1111 or visit our contact page to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case. We will listen to you, answer your questions, and explain your rights. If we represent you, we will fight tirelessly to recover every dollar you deserve.
The Chris Corzo Injury Attorneys Difference
- We have decades of experience recovering maximum compensation in car accident cases.
- We carefully investigate all accidents to determine causes and liable parties to help maximize your compensation.
- We have won numerous multi-million dollar awards and settlements for car accident victims.
- We have recovered over $10 billion for our clients.
- There’s no fee until we win for you.
Our dedicated attorneys are committed to protecting the rights of car accident injury victims and getting them the justice and financial compensation they need to move forward with their lives.
Common Injuries in Car Accidents
Car accidents can cause a wide range of injuries. Some injuries may be minor, while others could be fatal or life-altering. Some of the most common types of injuries in car accident cases include:
- Whiplash
- Back injuries
- Head injuries
- Cuts, bruises, strains, and sprains
- Internal bleeding
Even if you believe your injuries are minor, you should be evaluated by a medical professional. Some serious injuries are not immediately apparent but can lead to life-long disabilities and chronic pain.
Damages Recoverable in Car Accident Injury Cases
You can recover economic and non-economic damages in a successful Louisiana car accident injury claim. In rare circumstances, you may be able to recover punitive damages as well.
Economic damages, also known as “special damages,” include current and future medical expenses, current and future lost wages, property damages, and other expenses incurred due to your injuries.
Non-economic damages, also known as “general damages,” include your pain and suffering, mental and emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, scarring and disfigurement, and other intangible losses.
Economic and non-economic damages are designed to compensate the injury victim. Punitive damages, also called exemplary damages, are not intended to compensate the victim but to punish the wrongdoer and deter similar future behavior.
In Louisiana, punitive damages may only be awarded when expressly provided by law. One example of when punitive damages are permitted is found in Louisiana Civil Code Article 2315.4, which states:
“In addition to general and special damages, exemplary damages may be awarded upon proof that the injuries on which the action is based were caused by a wanton or reckless disregard for the rights and safety of others by a defendant whose intoxication while operating a motor vehicle was a cause in fact of the resulting injuries.”
So, if another driver’s intoxication caused your car accident injuries, your compensation may include punitive damages in addition to economic and non-economic damages.
Why You Need a Car Accident Injury Attorney
- Car insurance companies often use unfair tactics to take advantage of accident victims, denying or devaluing their claims to avoid or minimize paying them.
- Experienced car accident injury attorneys know how to investigate your accident to determine all possible causes and liable parties to help maximize compensation.
- Dealing with insurance companies and pursuing damages claims can be stressful and overwhelming for most people.
- Pursuing the actual value of your claim can be expensive, but most car accident injury attorneys handle cases on a contingency fee basis, so you pay nothing until compensation is recovered.
- You will almost always have a significantly better outcome when represented by an experienced car accident attorney.
You don’t need to face this challenge alone. Let an experienced Baton Rouge car accident attorney help you recover the full compensation you are entitled to.
Contact a Car Accident Attorney Today
If you have been injured in a car accident caused by someone else’s fault, you deserve to be compensated for your damages. However, you must prove liability and the value of your damages.
Insurance companies and defense attorneys work hard to deny your claim and to pay you as little as possible. You need an experienced, aggressive car accident attorney to protect your rights and hold the at-fault parties responsible.
The car accident lawyers at Chris Corzo Injury Attorneys have decades of experience handling complex car accident cases and have recovered over $10 billion for our clients. We want to help you get the compensation you deserve.
Call (225) 999-1111 or complete the short form on our contact page to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.