Injured in a car accident?
Here's how to bring an injury claim.
Take pictures of the car accident!
Even though the police will document the accident as well, always be sure to take your own pictures and gather evidence.
Don't apologize for causing the collision!
It's only human to want to apologize, but this may be used by the insurance company against you later on.
You may not feel your injuries!
Once the adrenaline wears off, you might feel injuries that initially didn't cause any pain. Get checked out by a doctor immediately if you feel any pain or soreness after the car accident.
Car wrecks are often caused by negligence.
Yet car accidents represent one of the leading causes of death and serious injury in the United States. No one gets behind the wheel expecting to end up needing a car crash lawyer, but even small car accidents can still lead to serious injuries, unpaid bills, missed time from work and months or years of recovery.
Whether your case settles out of court or goes to a jury trial, Greg Rozas, Paul Tanner and their team of experienced personal injury attorneys will fight to make sure you receive the full damages owed to you.
Baton Rouge Car Accident Frequently Asked Questions
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"I've been in a wreck; do I need an attorney?"
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The simple truth is, the insurance adjuster’s job is to compensate you with the least amount of money possible, regardless of your injuries, lost work or diminished quality of life. The insurance adjusters only get a “gold star” from their company if they successfully pay you a small portion of the true value of your case.
At Rozas Law Firm, we know the value of your case and we won’t accept one penny less from the insurance company than what is rightfully owed to you.
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"I have been in a wreck and the at-fault driver doesn’t want to call the police. What should I do?"
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When you have been involved in any kind of car or truck accident, you should always call the local police to do an accident report and investigation. Unfortunately, sometimes people will recall accidents differently as time goes by and the at-fault driver may even attempt to blame you for the accident! An accident report that has been performed by an independent police officer will be helpful in making sure the at-fault driver is held responsible for the wreck.
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"I can’t afford to go to a doctor but I’m in pain from my wreck, what do I do?"
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At Rozas Law Firm, a Baton Rouge car accident lawyer can help setup and advance the costs of medical expenses related to your injuries from a wreck. We work with multiple qualified healthcare providers across the State of Louisiana who are ready and able to diagnose you immediately and get you back to feeling like you did before the injury.
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"The insurance adjuster for the at-fault driver is asking for a recorded statement, do I have to do it?"
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You are not obligated to give the at-fault driver’s insurance company a recorded statement. If you do voluntarily, the statement could be used against you later. You should never agree to a recorded statement with the at-fault driver’s insurance company without legal representation.
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"I did not hurt at first from the wreck but a few days later I am now really in pain, will the insurance company of the at-fault driver still pay for my injuries?"
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Yes. But it is important to get diagnosed for all of your injuries as soon as possible so that an adequate treatment plan can get you back to your pre-accident health. A substantial gap in treatment can be used by the insurance company to try and diminish your injury claim, but at Rozas Law Firm we will work diligently to make sure you are paid the true value of your claim.
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"Do you charge for a personal injury consultation on my car accident case?"
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At Rozas Law Firm, we never charge for a consultation. Most of our cases are handled on contingency fees which means we do not get paid unless we recover money for you. If you think you have a case, call us and let us help you get your claim started or finished.
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"How much is my accident case worth?"
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This is one of the most difficult questions a personal injury lawyer has to try and answer. Because no two cases are exactly alike, we carefully evaluate the merits of each clients case based on the facts and circumstances of that particular case.
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"Are there any timelines or limits to filing a claim for car accident injuries?"
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For a car wreck in Louisiana, a person must file a lawsuit within one year to the day of a car wreck or that claim could be barred forever. Never wait until the last minute to get an opinion on your case. The team at Rozas Law Firm are ready to walk you through an evaluation of your case and are available seven days a week for consultation.
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"The at-fault driver doesn’t have any insurance, what can I do?"
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The team at Rozas Law Firm will diligently search any and all possible areas of recovery for you if you have been injured by an at-fault driver. We will search insurance records, employer insurance inclusions, and uninsured motorist provisions of your own policy to try and make sure you are adequately compensated for your loss.
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"My family member has died as a result of a serious car or truck wreck. Who is the right person to bring a claim against the at-fault driver?"
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It is a horrible tragedy to lose a loved one so abruptly and unexpectantly and our condolences go out to you and your family.
In Louisiana, a claim for the wrongful death of a family member can be filed by the surviving spouse and/or children of the deceased. If there is no surviving spouse or children of the deceased, then the parents of the deceased can also file a claim for wrongful death. If there are no surviving parents of the deceased, then the surviving brothers and sisters of the deceased can file a claim. If there are no surviving spouses, children, parents, or siblings, then the surviving grandparents can file the wrongful death.
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"My child was injured in a car wreck, can a minor file a car accident claim for injuries?"
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Either parent has the right to file a claim on behalf of an injured minor. There are various legal issues that can be somewhat confusing to non-lawyers in dealing with how a minor’s claim is handled. For instance, in some cases, a parent may have to get court approval in order to resolve a minor’s claim. If your minor child has been injured in a car wreck, give the team at Rozas Law Firm a call or email to help you navigate through this more complex area of the law.
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"My car wreck involved a person who was on the job when the wreck happened, who is responsible for my injuries?"
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In Louisiana, an employer and the employer’s insurance company are responsible for the actions of their employees if the employees are in the course and scope of their employment.
At Rozas Law Firm, we will research every aspect of your claim including whether the at-fault driver’s company should be held responsible for its employee’s actions.
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