Personal Injury Tips
The Law Office of Thomas E. Townsley, LLC - Personal Injury Tips
Here, you will find some useful information that is specific to the state of Louisiana regarding personal injury.
In Louisiana, a person responsible for the injury of another person is legally responsible for:
Resulting medical costs
The time that you are out of work
The time therapy and medical appointments require
The expense of your damaged property, such as your automobile
Expenses related to disability and disfigurement
Mental issues such as anxiety, family problems and depression
The expenses required for hiring someone to perform the household chores that you are no longer able to do
The resulting impact to your ability to earn because of the injury
Things to know:
You have one year to file a lawsuit against the person responsible for your injury.
You should always consult with a personal injury attorney such as Thomas E. Townsley before making statements to insurance companies.
It is recommended that you inform the person responsible for your injury that you intend to file a lawsuit against them.
Proof of your injury can be extremely important in a personal injury case. If you are in an automobile accident and photograph the incident, it can be extremely beneficial to your case
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Write down everything you can about the incident. If there are witnesses, be sure to make a note of their names, phone numbers and addresses.
The Law Office of Thomas E. Townsley, LLC
711 Pujo Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Tel: 337-430-0994
Toll Free: 1-877-250-3590
Fax: 337-430-0018
E-mail: Thomas@thomastownsley.com
