When to Contact a Lawyer after an Injury 

Have you been injured in Baton Rouge, Louisiana? You are probably wondering if you can sue for your injury and what you will need to do to receive financial compensation for that injury. Not every injury will allow you to sue for compensation, though, so you need to learn when to contact a lawyer after an injury.

Below, here’s some information on when you are qualified to sue for an injury and when you should call a Baton Rouge lawyer.

After an Injury Involving Negligence or Wrongful Actions

Under Louisiana law, you are eligible to file a personal injury claim or lawsuit for an injury if someone else caused your injury because they were being negligent or engaging in wrongful behavior.

For example, if you are injured in a car accident in Baton Rouge caused by a drunk driver, you could sue the driver. If you are injured in a slip-and-fall caused by a negligent grocery store worker, you could sue the worker and the store owner for your injuries.

The time to contact a Baton Rouge lawyer is when you realize you need help with your claim. Most people can benefit from a lawyer’s assistance. Your injury lawyer knows the laws and can help you understand them, too. They can help you meet filing deadlines, such as the one-year time limit given to Louisiana injury victims in which to file their claims.

If you’ve been seriously injured in an accident in Baton Rouge caused by someone else’s careless or reckless actions, that’s the time to contact a lawyer.

Speak with a Baton Rouge Personal Injury Lawyer Now

Now you have an idea as to when to contact a lawyer after an injury. Reach out to Spencer Calahan Injury Lawyers through the form below, or call 225-387-2323 to speak to a Baton Rouge injury lawyer. The consultation is free.