Professional Advice and Experienced Representation in the Greater New Orleans Area and Statewide
Many personal injury attorneys in the state of Louisiana who advertise on TV promise quick settlements for parties who are injured in car accidents. Immediate compensation may be enticing if you have been seriously injured and you’re staring at a mountain of medical bills and other expenses. However, a lawyer who promises you speedy compensation may be thinking of his or her own best interests more than yours.
At The Truitt Law Firm, we focus on recovering the full amount that an injured party deserves rather than promising compensation in a certain amount of time. We know from experience that it takes time to properly value many car accident cases. We obtain complete medical information regarding the extent of your injuries in order to work with all available information.
To learn how our decades of experience can help you get the compensation you deserve, contact The Truitt Law Firm online or by phone at (985) 308-9946 to request a free virtual or in-person consultation.
Car Accident FAQ
If you are currently filled with questions following a car accident, you are certainly not alone. The Truitt Law Firm has been representing car accident victims and defendants in litigated disputes since 1996, and we’re ready to give you the answers you need.
How Soon After My Car Accident Should I Contact an Attorney?
Evidence can disappear, witnesses' memories can fade, and insurance companies can begin building their defense strategies within hours of learning about an incident. Whether you've been injured in a collision or represent a business whose driver was involved in an accident, the sooner you contact an experienced attorney, the better positioned you'll be to protect your interests and pursue the compensation you deserve.
The Truitt Law Firm offers virtual consultations and maintains the flexibility to respond quickly when you need us most. Our dual-perspective experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants gives us unique insight into how all parties approach these cases, allowing us to anticipate challenges and build stronger strategies from day one. The earlier we can begin working on your case, the better equipped we'll be to protect your rights and achieve the best possible outcome.
How Should I Communicate with Insurers After My Accident?
You will need to report to your insurer that an accident has occurred, but you are not obligated to speak with the other driver’s insurance company. After reporting the accident, further communication should be limited until you’ve had time to speak with your attorney.
When you hire The Truitt Law Firm, we can represent you in all communications with insurers. Many clients find talking to insurance adjusters stressful, especially when trying to recover from the crash. Additionally, you don’t want to risk saying anything that could weaken your case. Like all companies, insurers are in business to make a profit, so they look for ways to reduce their own liability. As such, adjusters will be listening carefully to the answers you give. It’s safer to have your lawyer speak on your behalf.
Why Should I Work with a Lawyer Instead of Just Taking a Settlement?
It is absolutely your right to take the insurance company’s settlement offer if you so choose. However, for the reasons stated above, insurers are likely to make an offer far lower than your case is worth, and it may not be enough to cover your expenses.
Most of the time, working with The Truitt Law Firm can help you secure a significantly higher settlement than you would otherwise receive. And if defendants are unwilling to make a reasonable offer, we are more than ready to represent you aggressively in court.
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What Happens if My Car Accident Case Goes to Court?
Whether you are an injured plaintiff, an insurance company, self-insured, or a corporation named as a defendant in a personal injury case, it is critical to have legal counsel that is prepared to litigate if a fair settlement cannot be reached. The car accident attorneys at The Truitt Law Firm have tried hundreds of cases over the past decades. It is highly unusual to see the same lawyers who advertise on TV in any of those courtrooms. We, however, will be with you every step of the way.
The Truitt Law Firm always develops a full understanding of the extent of the injuries and the true cost of recovery in every case we work on. Our willingness to litigate if a fair settlement cannot be reached benefits our clients on both sides of these cases.
How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Car Accident Attorney?
When we represent plaintiffs, we take cases on a contingency fee basis. This means we don’t collect any legal fees until and unless we help you recover money. Then, our fees are paid as a predetermined percentage of whatever we help you obtain.
In a defense capacity, we charge nominal hourly fees for representation, which we would be happy to discuss during your initial consultation.
Ready To Litigate Any Type of Car Accident Claim
Our car accident attorneys represent injured parties and insurance companies named as defendants in all types of motor vehicle accidents. Rather than being a conflict of interest, our experience on both sides of the courtroom is actually an advantage to our clients because we understand how the other side thinks and strategizes. When we represent defendants and insurers, we sometimes focus on entirely disproving liability. However, depending on the facts of the case, our job is sometimes to help clients accept responsibility while keeping financial liability reasonable and limited.
Our cases include:
Driver negligence accidents. We represent victims of car accidents caused by distracted driving, drunk driving, speeding, and other forms of negligent behavior that put innocent motorists at risk.
Semi-truck accidents. Our attorneys can handle catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases involving large commercial trucks, often resulting in severe damages due to the significant size and weight differences between trucks and passenger vehicles.
Motorcycle accidents. We advocate for motorcyclists who have suffered injuries in collisions, understanding the unique vulnerabilities riders face and the serious nature of their injuries, as well as for the drivers of cars involved in these incidents.
Bicyclist and pedestrian injuries. Our firm represents cyclists and pedestrians who have been struck by automobiles, pursuing compensation for injuries that often involve complex liability determinations and serious physical harm. We also represent defendants in these cases.
Commercial vehicle accidents. We handle cases involving delivery vans, taxis, buses, and other commercial vehicles for both plaintiffs and defendants, navigating the additional insurance coverage and corporate liability issues these cases typically present.
Rideshare accidents. Our attorneys represent clients injured in accidents involving Uber, Lyft, and similar services, as well as major companies themselves, addressing the unique insurance complexities that arise with these emerging transportation platforms.
While all of these accidents will involve similar elements, there are also unique factors that are best addressed with the help of an attorney with broad experience in personal injury litigation, like those at The Truitt Law Firm. Our firm isn’t the largest in Louisiana, but we view our nimbleness and meticulous attention to detail as a competitive advantage. The Truitt Law Firm has successfully represented clients in numerous cases with high stakes, involving the potential for millions of dollars. When that kind of recovery is on the line, time and again, clients turn to The Truitt Law Firm.
Call (985) 308-9946 to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with the experienced car accident attorneys at The Truitt Law Firm. Hablamos español.
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