Were you recently injured in an accident in Lafayette, LA? Was another person responsible for the accident? You could be entitled to substantial compensation. The Lafayette personal injury lawyers at Kenny Habetz Injury Law can help you seek maximum compensation for your damages. Call us today at (337) 399-9000.
Our founding attorney, Kenny Habetz, has nearly two decades of legal experience and has recovered millions for injured clients like you.
Contact us today to schedule a 100% free consultation with our attorney. We work on contingency, meaning you don’t pay unless we win.
Why Should I Hire Kenny Habetz Injury Law To Handle My Lafayette Personal Injury Case?
You should think twice before trying to take on your personal injury claim all on your own. The insurance company will do everything in its power to deny you compensation and reduce the value of your damages. Without legal representation, you may walk away with less than you deserve.
Our Lafayette personal injury attorney has represented countless injured clients in our community. He’s recovered millions in settlements and verdicts — often at the expense of insurance companies and other major corporations.
When you enlist our services in Lafayette, Louisiana, you can expect us to:
- Evaluate and explain your legal options
- Investigate your accident to gather evidence
- Identify all liable parties
- Calculate your damages
- Work with leading experts
- Deal with all negotiations and communications on your behalf
- Take your case to court in pursuit of justice
We’re ready to use our skills and reputation to build a strong case. Contact us today for more information.
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Kenny Habetz Injury Law
110 E Kaliste Saloom Rd, Suite 101
Lafayette, LA 70508
Phone: (337) 399-9000
Hours: Open 24 hours daily
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Do I Have a Personal Injury Case?
Personal injury cases arise from certain accidents and injuries. Importantly, someone else has to be at fault for your injury in order for you to have a case for compensation.
Most personal injury lawsuits are based on negligence. Negligence cases occur when a party injures another person through carelessness. Common examples include car accidents, workplace accidents, medical malpractice, and others.
Some cases, like assault, are based on an individual’s intentional actions. Others involve strict liability, where a party violates a safety regulation and injures someone else. Dog bites and product liability offer two examples.
The best way to determine if you have a personal injury claim is to speak with an experienced lawyer. Your lawyer can advise you of your rights and options and identify avenues for compensation.
Why Should I Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer?
You should always consider hiring an injury attorney to handle your accident case. Studies show that hiring an attorney helps people recover up to 3.5x more for their personal injury claims. Here are some things a legal professional can do for you:
- Level the playing field. The insurance company will be represented by an attorney — and have adjusters, investigators, and other staff members working to challenge your claim. You don’t want to face such a formidable opponent alone. An injury attorney can give you access to resources and ensure an adjuster doesn’t push you around.
- Help you avoid mistakes. One of the quickest ways to lose out on compensation is to make mistakes during the injury claims process. Whether it’s agreeing to a recorded statement or signing a medical release, there are many pitfalls that can leave you vulnerable to having your claim denied or devalued. Your attorney will help guide you through the process and make sure you avoid mistakes that could hurt your case.
- Protect you from blame. Insurance companies love to blame victims for their accidents. Why? Under Louisiana’s comparative fault rules, they can reduce your compensation by your percentage of responsibility for the accident. They pay less when they blame you. However, not all allegations of comparative fault are legitimate. Your lawyer can protect you from unfounded accusations of blame.
- Give you time to rest and recover. You deserve time to rest and heal after your accident. Your legal advocate will take on all aspects of your case so you can focus on your health.
Contact our Lafayette law firm today to set up a complimentary case consultation. We’re happy to explain how hiring a personal injury lawyer can benefit you.
We Handle All Personal Injury Cases in Lafayette
We can help you after any type of accident. We have extensive experience handling all types of injury cases, including:
Car Accidents
If you were injured in a car accident, you might have several options for pursuing compensation. Our Lafayette car accident lawyers can help you identify the available options and hold the at-fault driver responsible.
Truck Accidents
Accidents with large trucks can be devastating for people in passenger vehicles. These incidents usually cause catastrophic injury and death. Our Lafayette truck accident lawyers can help you hold the truck driver and trucking company accountable for your crash.
Motorcycle Accidents
Drivers in Louisiana don’t always share the road with motorcyclists. If you were injured in a motorcycle crash, you could be entitled to a significant monetary award. Our Lafayette motorcycle accident attorneys can help you understand your rights and options.
Slip And Fall Accidents
Property owners are supposed to keep their premises reasonably free from slipping hazards that could hurt guests. If you slipped and fell on another person’s property, they may owe you compensation. Our slip and fall accident lawyers can help you get justice.
Workplace Accidents
Louisiana is home to some dangerous industries. But almost any occupation, especially those involving manual labor, can result in a work accident. If you were injured on the job, you could be entitled to workers’ comp benefits. Our workplace accident attorneys can also help evaluate and pursue any personal injury damages you may be entitled to.
Wrongful Death
Under Louisiana law, certain surviving family members can file a wrongful death claim if they lost a loved one in an accident due to negligence or unlawful conduct. If you lost a loved one in an accident, our wrongful death lawyers can help you pursue compensation for your funeral and burial expenses, loss of financial support, grief, and more.
Other Practice Areas
Our legal team handles all types of accident cases, including:
- Bicycle Accidents
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Uber & Lyft Accidents
- Bus Accidents
- Boating Accidents
- Maritime Injuries
- Construction Accidents
- Dog Bites
- Premises Liability
- Offshore Accidents
- And More
Reach out to our team today to learn more about our practice areas.
How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer?
Most personal injury attorneys use contingency fee structures. With a contingency fee, your payment for representation is contingent upon the result in your case. If your lawyer is successful, they will take a pre-agreed-upon percentage of your settlement or verdict as payment.
If your lawyer fails to recover money for you, you won’t owe them any attorney fees.
Contingency fees keep legal representation affordable for individuals who may be experiencing financial stress due to their accident. Most firms also offer free consultations, minimalizing the cost of getting great representation.
What Damages Are Available to Lafayette Accident Victims?
Accident victims in Louisiana can typically recover two types of awards: economic and non-economic.
Economic damages compensate for your monetary losses after an accident. Examples include:
- Medical expenses (past and future)
- Lost wages
- Diminished earning capacity
- Out-of-pocket expenses
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation
- Property damage
Non-economic damages cover your personal, non-monetary losses, including:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Anxiety
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Reduced quality of life
- Loss of consortium
Punitive damages, which punish the defendant for their conduct, are available in rare cases. An experienced personal injury attorney in Lafayette can help you track and calculate all your damages after an accident — and make sure you are not leaving any money on the table.
How Much Is My Personal Injury Claim Worth?
The value of your case will depend on many factors. Generally, the more severe your physical injuries, the more you can expect to receive.
Other factors that could influence your claim value include:
- The extent of your medical bills
- The income you’ve lost and whether you can still perform the same job
- The pain and suffering you’ve experienced
- Whether you share fault for the accident
- Available insurance coverages
- The strength of your evidence
The best way to determine your case’s value is to consult a personal injury lawyer in Lafayette. Your attorney can identify and assess the value of all your losses. They can even bring in experts in finance, medicine, and other disciplines to help determine the value.
Contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation to learn more about how much money you can get after your accident.
How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit After an Accident in Louisiana?
You won’t have unlimited time to take legal action after your accident. In Louisiana, you will only have two years (effective as of July 1, 2024) to initiate a lawsuit to obtain compensation. All personal injury claims prior to July 1, 2024 are subject to a one-year statute of limitations.
The clock typically starts ticking on the date of the accident.
There could be exceptions that lengthen (or reduce) the amount of time you have to file a suit. However, it’s important to not wait to get representation. Get in touch with our firm today to learn more about the time limits in your case.
What is Negligence, And How Do I Prove It?
Negligence is the basis of most injury cases, including those involving motor vehicle accidents. Negligence occurs when someone fails to exercise reasonable care and injures another person.
You will have to prove four elements to win your negligence case:
- Duty. The at-fault party owed you a duty of care. Duties come from the law or a relationship between the parties.
- Breach. The defendant breached this duty.
- Causation. The defendant caused the accident, and it would not have happened but for their conduct. You must also show that your injuries were foreseeable.
- Damages. You will have to establish that you suffered financial or emotional harm related to the event.
If you fail to prove just one element, you will lose your case.
Your lawyer will utilize many different types of evidence to help you satisfy the elements of your claim, including:
- Accident and police reports
- Medical records
- Employment and/or business records
- Cell Phone records
- Video and surveillance footage
- Photographs
- Witness testimony
- Expert testimony
Call us or fill out our online contact form to learn how we can help you with your injury case.
Will My Personal Injury Case Go to Trial?
Most accident cases settle — over 90%. Therefore, the odds are good that your case will settle. In fact, insurance companies often prefer to settle — when facing an experienced attorney — and avoid the costs and risks of litigation.
However, 5-10% of cases still proceed to trial. And there are good reasons to go to court in some scenarios, including:
- If the insurer denies your claim
- If the insurer devalues your claim or refuses to negotiate a fair settlement offer
- You are being blamed for the accident
- You are being accused of failing to mitigate your losses
In these instances, taking your case before a judge might be the only way to get full compensation. But even then, you may be able to settle before trial. Your lawyer will help you set your expectations about whether your case will settle or if you may need to go to trial.
Contact Our Experienced Lafayette Personal Injury Attorneys For Legal Help
Kenny Habetz Injury Law is ready to stand up for you after your accident or injury. We’ve taken on insurance companies and other large defendants — and won big, to the tune of millions of dollars. We’re ready to take the fight to the other side on your behalf.
Let us use our vast skills and resources to strengthen your case and help get you the money you deserve. Contact us today at (337) 399-9000 to arrange a free consultation to discuss your case with a Lafayette personal injury lawyer.
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