Serious car accidents come out of the blue, catching victims off guard and leaving them unsure of what to do.
When your next steps are critical, the Law Offices of Richard R. Kennedy can take action and handle every aspect of a car accident case.
Generations of Louisianans have depended on our Lafayette, LA, practice for professional, thorough, and aggressive representation.
Serious car accidents come out of the blue, catching victims off guard and leaving them unsure of what to do.
When your next steps are critical, the Law Offices of Richard R. Kennedy can take action and handle every aspect of a car accident case.
Generations of Louisianans have depended on our Lafayette, LA, practice for professional, thorough, and aggressive representation.
Unfortunately, the statute of limitations is short in Louisiana. In most cases, you have only one year from the date of a car accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. This is why our car accident lawyers begin work immediately, personally taking on your injury claim and meticulously building a case.
Your natural inclination may be to apologize. While that’s appropriate in social situations, it’s not legally wise after a car accident. An apology may appear as if you were admitting guilt.
In a serious accident, you should contact an attorney as soon as possible. We will immediately start work on your case, while the facts are fresh. We work on contingency, which means we are not paid until you are.
Contact the police so that authorities can file an official report, which is an essential step. Keep any information you collect about the other driver safe for future reference. Keep track of all documents related to the accident.
Even if you don’t think you’ve been hurt seriously, have a medical professional examine you. This will create an official document recording your physical condition in case it is needed in the future for a car accident claim.
The personal injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Richard R. Kennedy in Lafayette handle a variety of scenarios when it comes to car accidents and property damage, including:
In some types of accidents, it is almost always the other driver’s fault and liability is usually clear-cut. This includes rear-end collisions and accidents caused by drivers making a left turn in front of you. If the other driver was driving while intoxicated (DWI), they will likely be assigned all the liability in a car accident.
Liability is not as clear-cut in other cases, and it often turns out that both parties are partially to blame for an accident. Louisiana law uses a pure comparative negligence system in which a certain percentage of blame is assigned to all the parties involved in the accident. For example, let’s assume you were in a two-car accident and it was ruled you were 20% at fault and the other driver was 80% to blame. If you suffered $100,000 in damages, the defendant would owe you $80,000 in damages.
In addition to filing a case of negligence against the other driver, our lawyers can also determine if other factors played a part in the accident. If they did, it may be possible to hold more parties liable for your losses. For example, we can investigate to determine if a defective part caused the accident or made the outcome worse. In that case, we can file a suit against the manufacturer.
Time is of the essence after a car accident. The longer you wait to act, the more opportunity there is for evidence to slip away. The Law Offices of Richard R. Kennedy offer free, no-obligation consultations to clients in Lafayette, New Iberia, and other Louisiana communities so you can quickly learn how to protect your right to full and fair compensation after an accident.
There’s no need to worry about costs. Our car accident lawyers handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you won’t owe us a cent unless we attain compensation for your losses.
The Law Offices of Richard R. Kennedy have been serving the people of Lafayette, New Iberia, and other Louisiana communities for over 50 years, offering the peace of mind that comes with knowing our attorneys personally step in to handle all the details of your auto accident. Attorneys Richard R. Kennedy and Richard R. Kennedy III have won millions of dollars for injury victims by personally investigating their cases and aggressively representing them.
Insurance companies are not on your side. When you are recovering in the days after a car accident, it can be tempting to accept an insurance company’s first offer. Unfortunately, these quick settlements usually fall short of what you deserve. We ensure insurance companies come to the table with a fair settlement. If they don’t, we are prepared to take your case to trial.
Our Lafayette law firm starts with the assumption that your case will go to trial. We only explore settlement possibilities that offer fair compensation, and we won’t sell you short by leaving money on the table just for a quicker resolution of your case. We keep you fully informed throughout the process and explain all the legal paperwork and procedures before taking any steps on your behalf.
After a serious accident, sorting out medical bills and other paperwork to determine your losses can be complicated. Our car accident lawyers take on this burden for you. We’ll calculate all your losses, including damage to your vehicle, current and future medical care, lost wages, diminished earning capacity, pain, emotional suffering, and more.
The reputation of the Law Offices of Richard R. Kennedy as an aggressive defender of car accident victims’ rights goes a long way towards helping our clients get justice without a lengthy trial. Insurance companies know that we are both prepared and willing to go to court if they do not offer a fair and equitable compensation package. Because of this, our car accident lawyers are very often able to settle out of court.
Legal deadlines, medical bills, lost wages, and the pain that lingers after an accident can build up and feel overwhelming. The Law Offices of Richard R. Kennedy in Lafayette, Louisiana, offer the peace of mind that comes with knowing you have diligent, committed car accident attorneys on your side. Our injury lawyers, Richard R. Kennedy and Richard R. Kennedy III are personally committed to success in every case they take. They have won millions on behalf of injured clients, such as a 1.7 million jury verdict for a collision between two 18-wheelers.
If you’re interested in learning more about how our noted car accident attorneys can help you, contact our law firm either by leaving a message online or calling: