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Automobile Accidents

Louisiana Auto Accident: 5 Questions to Ask a Car Accident Lawyer about Your Claim [Part B]

Not Wearing a Seatbelt Could Harm Your Louisiana Traffic Accident Claim

Whether or not you were wearing a seatbelt could affect any potential insurance settlement for a car accident in Louisiana. This is why just about any serious attorney you contact after a traffic accident will probably ask whether you were buckled up when you were injured. If you weren't, your case could be in trouble. However, you should still discuss your legal options if you were injured in Baton Rouge. A law firm known as the Young Firm is based in New Orleans and helps people in surrounding cities to seek justice and compensation they need and deserve.

How Not Wearing a Seatbelt Could Jeopardize Your Case

In general, people who don't wear seatbelts tend to suffer more serious or fatal injuries in car accidents than those who do wear seatbelts. Despite whether you suffer broken bones, organ damage or a traumatic brain injury, the lawyers for the insurance company can argue that your injuries would have been less severe, or maybe even minor, had you been wearing a seatbelt. Although this may seem harsh or frustrating, your injuries can be questioned if you were not wearing a seatbelt during a serious Louisiana traffic accident.

Furthermore, whether you were acting "responsibly" when the accident occurred likely will be addressed during your case. When you get behind the wheel of a vehicle and fail to buckle up, lawyers for the defense can argue that you did not act responsibly. This alone may cause a jury to balk at awarding you the compensation you need for your medical expenses and lost wages. Considering this after your accident n Baton Rouge, your law firm may have a hard time presenting your case.

Buckle Up in Louisiana! It's the Law

Another reason The Young Firm focuses on seatbelt use is because Louisiana law mandates that the occupants of a vehicle wear seatbelts, and failing to do so is a violation. Therefore, insurance company lawyers are able to use the defense that you were breaking the law if you weren't wearing your seatbelt.

It's problematic to take on a case when the lawyers representing the insurance company have enough information to sway a jury or minimize an insurance settlement after a car accident in Baton Rouge. Our law firm handles serious cases on a day-to-day basis, and we would be at a disadvantage if you were not wearing your seatbelt when you were injured.

Injured from a Traffic Accident in Baton Rouge? Call a Law Firm for Help!

As the victim of a traffic accident in Louisiana, we know that 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, Shreveport and beyond. Contact us today at 1-504-680-4100 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.