Your Baton Rouge Personal Injury Lawyers

We strongly advise against speaking with the insurance adjuster, whether it be your own or the at-fault party’s, without legal representation. At the very least, never agree to anything without a free consultation from our office.

If you sign the wrong document without realizing it, you could be accepting much less than your claim is worth and lose your right to seek full compensation. In the worst cases, you could even be accidentally waiving your right to seek any damages at all!

Our attorneys never charge legal fees upfront to take on a client, and our cost-free consultations allow us to answer your questions and provide sound, informed legal advice for your situation.

The financial burden of your injuries should never hold you back from the justice you deserve.

Though legal jargon can quickly become confusing, proving liability actually comes down to demonstrating three simple points:

1. The other party owed you a duty of care, or the reasonable amount of responsibility that a person in their position would owe to a person in your position.

For example, in a car accident case, this would be simple because all drivers owe it to other motorists to be safe, drive the speed limit, follow traffic laws, etc. However, in a medical malpractice case, proving the duty of care may become more complex and require expert testimony to prove the level of care the healthcare provider should have given.

2. Next, it must be shown that the duty of care was breached. In other words, the other party was negligent and did not uphold that basic responsibility.

This could take the form of distracted or impaired driving leading to a collision, misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose resulting in medical malpractice, or a fall caused by failure to maintain a hazard-free property.

3. Finally, you have to demonstrate that the negligence of the at-fault party was directly responsible for your injuries.

Unfortunately, the liable party and their insurance adjusters will likely try to downplay their involvement and claim it was your fault.

Don’t worry about striking out with the insurance companies on your own — get Gauthier Amedee on your side!

Always be cautious when dealing with insurance companies after being injured in an accident. While insurance adjusters may seem friendly and helpful, their main goal is to minimize their own financial responsibility.

Before signing any documents from an insurance company, consult with the expert injury attorneys at Gauthier Amedee who can review the documents and advise you on your rights and options.

While it’s technically possible to file a bodily injury lawsuit without an attorney, it’s not recommended.

Personal injury law can be complex, and insurance companies have teams of attorneys whose job is to underpay your claim and protect their bottom line. By hiring an attorney who has plenty of experience with cases like yours, you can level the playing field and ensure that your rights are protected.