When you have been injured in a car accident, you naturally want to recover the compensation you are owed as quickly as possible. You likely have bills to pay, including mounting medical bills, and you may be missing work because of your injuries.
Our Lafayette car accident attorneys understand how essential your needs are. Our attorneys are excellent negotiators who work to settle your claim for maximum value and get your funds to you as fast as possible.
Although Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 22, § 1892 requires insurance companies to handle claims fairly and promptly, insurance companies still create unnecessary delays. We stand up to insurance companies that use unfair tactics to deny or devalue your claim or that try to drag out the settlement process.
If you have been injured in a Louisiana car accident caused by another party, we want to help you get the justice and compensation you deserve sooner rather than later.
Schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced Louisiana car accident injury lawyers today. Call (337) 233-3366 or visit our contact page and complete the short form. We look forward to hearing from you and helping you.
What Determines How Long My Car Accident Takes To Settle?
Several factors impact how long it takes to settle your car accident case, including:
- The severity of your injuries. Minor injuries usually result in faster settlements. When a client suffers severe injuries, it takes a longer time for them to reach maximum medical improvement to determine their medical expenses and long-term prognosis.
- Whether the insurance company cooperates. Some insurance companies and adjusters are easier to deal with than others. Some of them seem to enjoy dragging out the settlement process and being difficult. At Anderson Blanda & Saltzman, our attorneys stand up to their unfair tactics and work hard to move your case forward as efficiently as possible while demanding maximum compensation for your damages.
- The complexity of your case. If fault is in question, when there are multiple parties involved, and when expert witnesses are needed, your case will likely take longer to settle. In contrast, if your case is straightforward, with fault clearly established and only one defendant involved, your case should proceed much more quickly.
- The court’s docket. If we are not able to reach a fair settlement quickly, we will need to proceed with filing court pleadings, attending hearings, and possibly preparing for trial. When your case is pending in a jurisdiction with a full court docket, your case will likely take longer to move through the litigation process.
What Is the Settlement Process for a Car Accident Case?
We will first evaluate your case and carefully investigate your accident claim. We want to determine all possible causes of your accident and identify all potentially liable parties.
During this initial phase, we will work to discover and collect essential evidence to prove fault and liability.
Next we will need to evaluate your damages. This includes reviewing medical records and may include waiting for your injuries to heal and reach maximum medical improvement. We collect evidence to prove the full extent and value of your economic and non-economic damages.
During this phase, we may consult medical and economic experts to help determine your current and future medical expenses and the impact to your future loss of income.
Then comes the negotiation process. Our personal injury lawyers in Lafayette are excellent negotiators and the vast majority of our car accident injury claims settle without going to trial. We work hard to help you recover maximum compensation as quickly as possible.
In rare cases, a fair settlement cannot be reached outside of court. When that happens, we will take your case to trial and demand full compensation for your damages. Preparing for trial can be time consuming and depends greatly on the court’s docket and efficiency. Our attorneys always work to keep your case moving as quickly as possible through every stage.
Schedule a Free Consultation to Discuss Your Car Accident Case
If you or a loved one has been injured in a Louisiana car accident caused by another party, you may have the right to recover compensation for your damages. However, insurance companies are notorious for using unfair tactics to try and deny or devalue your claim.
You need an experienced Louisiana car accident injury attorney who knows how to handle insurance companies tactics and get you the compensation you deserve as quickly as possible.
At Anderson Blanda & Saltzman, our car accident injury attorneys have a proven record of recovering maximum compensation for our clients. Let us help you. Schedule a free consultation to discuss your case by calling (337) 233-3366.