Houma Car Accident Lawyer

Houma Car Accident Attorney

Car accidents are a frequent cause of injury in Louisiana. There are many things you can do to stay as safe as possible on the road, but you cannot always prevent accidents. When another driver is responsible for your accident, you can hold them liable. Filing a claim is much easier when you work with a dedicated Houma car accident lawyer. An insurance or personal injury claim can cover the costs you’ve incurred because of your injuries.

Navigating a Car Accident Claim With Hammond Law Firm, LLC

It is frustrating in many circumstances to deal with insurers, and even harder when you are healing mentally and physically from an accident. When you work with a car accident attorney at Hammond Law Firm, LLC, we can handle the insurance company for you. These companies frequently try tactics to undermine the value of claims. We won’t let that happen. We can calculate the full value of your damages and fight for fair compensation.

With over 40 years of combined legal experience and significant work in car accident claims, our team can help you protect your rights. We know how much these accidents can affect you and your family, and we want to advocate for the financial compensation you are owed so you can move forward with your life.

What Are Common Injuries in Car Accidents?

The severity of your injuries after a car accident is one factor that influences the value of your claim. Catastrophic injuries can be devastating, leaving you unable to work, potentially for the rest of your life. They can also lead to higher-cost medical treatment and may require long-term physical therapy. A disabling injury can change the rest of your life and prevent you from enjoying hobbies. All of these significant losses must be considered in a claim.
There are numerous injuries with varying severity that you might have to deal with after a car accident, including:

• Lacerations and cuts
• Bruises
• Sprains
• Other soft tissue injuries
• Fractured bones
• Road rash
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
• Internal injuries and organ damage
• Neck and back injuries, including whiplash
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Limb loss
• Wrongful death

More serious injuries are more likely when one of the vehicles involved is much larger, such as a commercial truck. Accidents between passenger vehicles and less-protected individuals on the road can also be serious, such as those involving motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians.

What Are Common Causes of Car Accidents?

To recover damages after a car accident, you must prove that another party is liable. Typically, this is another driver, although it could include other parties like product manufacturers or the employer of a commercial driver. Determining the cause of an accident is the first step to determining the liable party. Some of the most common causes of car accidents include:

• Distracted driving: Distracted driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. In Terrebonne Parish, 76 fatal and suspected injury crashes were attributed to distractions. These distractions can include texting, looking at navigational systems, managing entertainment, talking with others in the vehicles, and daydreaming.
• Drunk driving: One other common cause of car accidents is driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Impairment slows reaction speeds and prevents clear decision-making. There were 251 suspected injury accidents in Houma in 2024, 25 of which involved alcohol. Of the 224 accidents that resulted in no apparent injuries, 16 were alcohol-related. No fatal car collisions were linked to alcohol in 2024.
• Reckless driving: There are many actions that speak to reckless or aggressive driving and can increase the chances of an accident occurring. This includes tailgating, failing to use turn signals, improper lane changes, or other moving violations. Reckless driving also includes speeding. Speeding not only increases accident risk but also increases the damage any resulting accident may cause.
• Dangerous road conditions: Many road conditions can increase the risk of an accident. Rain can result in low visibility and flooding, making roads slippery and lowering the ability of drivers to react to road changes. Other weather conditions can make driving dangerous. Roads can also be dangerous because of debris, construction, or poor maintenance.

Drivers have a responsibility to slow their driving speed to reflect the road and weather conditions. If they do not and cause an accident, they could be held liable. Other parties could also be liable, such as an agency responsible for road upkeep or a construction company.

Compensation Recoverable in a Car Accident Claim

When you file a car insurance claim with the at-fault driver, you must prove them liable for your injuries. If you can prove them fully liable, you could recover the full value of your losses. These losses may include economic and noneconomic damages.

Economic damages are financial and tangible losses, including:

• Medical expenses: A claim can cover costs for prescription drugs, hospital stays, surgeries, doctor’s visits, mobility aids, and physical therapy. It should also consider the future care needs of your injury and potential complications.
• Lost wages: Your injuries may prevent you from completing your job for some time. A claim can recover the wages you would have earned. If your employment is impacted for a long period of time or permanently, you can potentially recover more damages for lost wages and earning capacity.
• Property damage: This may include the costs to repair or replace your vehicle or other personal property.

Noneconomic damages are intangible and subjective damages, including:

• Pain and suffering
• Mental trauma
• Reduced quality of life
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Disability
• Disfigurement
• Loss of consortium

Our attorneys have years of experience calculating damages based on economic and noneconomic losses. While each injury and accident is unique, this experience can help you immensely and potentially prevent you from accepting a low settlement. Many people fail to take into account the long-term costs of their injuries. By working with an attorney, you can avoid this and recover the most compensation possible.

Contact Hammond Law Firm, LLC Today

It can be stressful to deal with the aftermath of a car accident, especially when insurance companies begin asking questions. Get in contact with an experienced attorney soon after a car accident to protect yourself and get the recovery you deserve. Contact Hammond Law Firm, LLC, and learn how we can help you.