Cameron Parish Personal Injury Lawyer

Cameron Parish Personal Injury Attorney

When you have been injured because another person or entity was negligent, you need a dedicated Cameron Parish personal injury lawyer to support you. An experienced attorney helps you file a claim that could secure important financial support for you.

At Sanchez Burke, LLC, we want to advocate for your personal and financial interests. Our team has over 60 years of collective legal experience, and we use this knowledge to your benefit. We hold the at-fault party and their insurer accountable. Our goal is to make your life easy as we fight for your interests and negotiate on your behalf.

What Personal Injury Cases Do We Manage?

At Sanchez Burke, we have experience with many types of personal injury cases, including:

• Motor vehicle accidents. There were a total of 113 vehicle crashes in Cameron Parish and rural Cameron in 2024. One of these crashes was sadly fatal. There were 42 people with suspected injuries from these collisions. When a driver is to blame for the accident, you can file a claim with their insurance provider to recover damages.
• Truck accidents. Accidents between passenger cars and commercial trucks can cause catastrophic damage and injuries. These cases are complex for numerous reasons, including the importance of federal truck regulations.
• Motorcycle accidents. Motorcyclists often suffer serious injury and death in collisions with larger vehicles. It is important that riders and surviving family members take action to recover compensation.
• Boat accidents. Recreational and commercial boats are frequently used along the coast of Cameron Parish. Boating accidents frequently occur because of operator negligence, and injured parties can file against the operator.
• Slip and fall accidents. Claims can be filed against property owners who fail to address dangerous hazards when those hazards cause an injury.
• Product liability. Unreasonably dangerous products can range from prescription drugs to children’s toys. The manufacturer, designer, or seller could be liable for injuries caused by these products.
• Workplace injuries and workers’ compensation. In 2023, there were 208 reports of severe injuries in workplaces in Louisiana, and 195 of these led to hospitalizations. Workplace injuries are especially serious on hazardous worksites, like in construction and industrial work. Many workers can file workers’ compensation claims. Some can file civil claims.
• Medical malpractice. These claims arise when a medical provider or facility fails to uphold the professional standard of care. They are very complex cases.
• Catastrophic injuries. Traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and other life-altering injuries can have exceptionally high medical costs and affect someone’s life forever. They need to be handled with care and experience.
• Wrongful death. When someone does not survive their injuries but should have been eligible for a personal injury claim, surviving family members can file a wrongful death or survival action.

Our firm can also help with many other cases, such as aircraft accidents, train derailment accidents, dog bites, electrical accidents, pedestrian accidents, and bus accidents.

What Compensation Can You Recover in a Personal Injury Claim?

Many accidents result in significant costs. Injuries, fatalities, and property damages sustained in vehicle collisions in Louisiana in 2024 cost more than $2.5 million, including $1.9 million in fatality costs and $493,791 in suspected serious injury costs. When you have the grounds for a personal injury claim, the compensation you could recover depends on the specific injuries and other damages you suffered.

The compensation you might be able to recover in a claim includes:

• Medical bills, like the cost of any treatment, surgery, or appointment related to your injuries
• Future medical expenses if the injury requires long-term care
• Lost wages for the time you missed work during recovery
• Property damage costs to repair or replace your personal property
• Pain and suffering and other non-economic damages

These damages are all compensatory damages. In rare cases, you may also be entitled to punitive damages when you file a claim in court. If your injuries were caused by an intoxicated driver, for example, you may be able to secure punitive damages.

An attorney can help you assess all of these damages and calculate full compensation.

FAQs

Q: How Hard Is It to Win a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

A: It can be hard to win some personal injury cases, while others are more straightforward. To have a successful case, you must typically prove:

1. The party owed you a duty of care
2. This duty of care was breached
3. The breach led to the accident, or your injuries would not have happened without the breach
4. You were injured in the accident and suffered other compensable damages

Cases are easier to prove with an experienced attorney.

Q: What Percentage Do Most Personal Injury Lawyers Take?

A: Most personal injury lawyers take a percentage of the settlement, usually between 33 and 40%. The exact rate the attorney charges depends on numerous factors, including whether your case goes to court or not and the attorney’s experience. The benefit of this system is that injured people can get exceptional legal support without paying upfront attorney’s fees and don’t owe attorney’s fees if the case is unsuccessful. This mitigates a lot of risk for injured individuals.

Q: How Long Does a Personal Injury Case Take to Settle?

A: Personal injury case settlements take various lengths of time to settle. Some may be resolved quickly, while others can take longer. Generally, you do not want to settle until you have reached maximum medical improvement. This is because prior to then, it will be hard to determine the long-term impact of your injuries and, therefore, hard to determine fair damages.

Other factors influence a settlement, like the supportive evidence you have and the other party’s willingness to settle.

Q: How Do I Talk to a Personal Injury Lawyer?

A: To talk with a personal injury lawyer, you will likely need to schedule a consultation, either over a phone call or through an online contact form. When you have this consultation, you can prepare for it by outlining your case and preparing any questions you have for the attorney. This may include questions about fees, their experience, their communication, and their abilities. An injury attorney can walk you through the cause of your injury and outline a strategy.

Get in Contact With Sanchez Burke Today

After dealing with a sudden injury, it can feel as if you have no options. By talking with an attorney, you can determine whether there are methods of compensation available to you. Sanchez Burke, LLC, can review your situation to determine if you have a potential personal injury claim and explain how we can help you fight for compensation. Contact our firm today.