Personal Injury Lawyer in Bastrop

Personal Injury Cases We Handle

Claims we handle include:

• Car, motorcycle, truck, and 18-wheeler accidents
• Catastrophic injuries and wrongful death
• Medical malpractice and nursing home negligence
• Product liability and workplace-related injuries
• Railroad accidents, animal attacks, and other negligence claims

Recoverable damages depend on the evidence and applicable law. Compensation may address medical and rehabilitation costs, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, property damage, disability, disfigurement, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life. Wrongful death cases involve different eligible parties and damages than cases filed by an injured person.

How We Build & Manage Your Injury Claim

Building a case requires evidence of liability, injuries, treatment, income loss, and future needs. Because more than one person or business may share responsibility, our investigation looks beyond the most obvious party.

Our case-management work can include:

• Investigating the incident: We collect available evidence and review police or incident reports.
• Documenting the harm: We coordinate medical documentation and organize records supporting your losses.
• Managing communications: We handle paperwork, property damage issues, and contact with insurance companies.
• Preparing for resolution: We develop the case for trial while evaluating settlement options based on the evidence.

If an insurer contacts you before the extent of your injuries is clear, avoid guessing about your condition or accepting a settlement without legal advice. Bring any accident reports, photographs, medical information, insurance correspondence, witness details, and proof of missed work to your consultation.

Louisiana Comparative Fault & Filing Deadlines

Comparative fault allocates responsibility among those whose conduct contributed to an injury. For causes of action arising on or after January 1, 2026, current Louisiana law generally prevents recovery when a claimant is assigned 51% or more of the fault. If the claimant’s share is 50% or less, damages can be reduced by that percentage. Earlier incidents may fall under the prior rule, so the accident date matters.

Louisiana also uses prescription periods, which are legal deadlines for bringing claims. Civil Code Article 3493.1 generally provides a two-year period for delictual actions, including many negligence cases, arising on or after July 1, 2024. The period usually begins when the injury or damage is sustained.

The incident date, type of case, responsible parties, and statutory exceptions can change the deadline. A prompt review can help determine which rules apply to your circumstances.