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Accidents: If I was injured in a traffic crash in Lake Charles, can an attorney help me determine who is responsible?

A: In Lake Charles, Louisiana, accidents occur every day, but you don't really think about them until you or a loved one are involved in a serious traffic crash. After sustaining a serious injury in Lake Charles, a lawyer can help you with the complicated task of proving who was responsible for causing the accident. In some cases, fault may be assigned 100% to the other driver. But in other cases, it may be found that the injured party was partly at fault.

Because Louisiana follows pure comparative fault, even if an injured party has some responsibility in a Louisiana traffic crash, the injured party still can collect damages. However, the percentage of responsibility will determine how much compensation will be awarded.

For instance, if an injured accident victim was found to be 35% responsible, and the total damages equal $100,000, then he or she will be able to recover only $65,000.

Whether an injured party is 1% or 99% responsible, damages can still be recovered. But if you want to get the highest settlement possible, you need help from a Lake Charles attorney, who can demonstrate that the other driver was mostly (if not all) responsible for your accident.

Injured in Lake Charles? An Attorney at The Young Firm Can Help

Louisiana accidents may be a common occurrence, but this doesn't mean you don't have the right to receive fair compensation. When you have been serious injured in Lake Charles, an attorney from The Young Firm may be able to increase your chances of receiving a favorable settlement since he or she will have experience in this area of the law.

Additionally, an attorney can help protect your claim and determine what your next course of action should be.

As the victim of a traffic accident in Louisiana, you have a lot of questions about your health and your financial future. Personal injury attorneys Timothy J. Young, Robert J. Young Jr. and Jason C. MacFetters understand your concerns and anxieties. Before you hire an attorney, order this free injury guide to learn about your rights in Louisiana. The Young Firm is located in New Orleans and serves clients throughout Louisiana, including Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, Shreveport and beyond. Contact us today at 504-680-4100 or 1-866-660-7220.

Still have lots of questions? Auto accident cases can be more complicated than you think. Don't make a small mistake that can cost you lots of money on your claim. Call our Louisiana auto accident attorneys immediately to get fast answers. Simply dial (866) 660-7220 now.