Houma Personal Injury Lawyer

Houma Personal Injury Attorney

An injury can cause immense financial loss, making it difficult to get back on your feet. When someone else’s negligence leads to your injury, you could hold them liable for your financial losses and other damages. Securing the damages you deserve is easier with a Houma personal injury lawyer.

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A personal injury claim can recover medical expenses, lost wages, and the pain and suffering your injury caused. At Hammond Law Firm, LLC, we have years of experience navigating these claims and helping injured individuals and their families move forward with their lives. We advocate for your interests and bring you reliable legal care.

Personal Injury Claims We Handle at Hammond Law Firm, LLC

You need legal representation with the practice and resources to handle your claim. At Hammond Law Firm, LLC, we work in some of the following areas of personal injury law.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Accidents involving motor vehicles are a common cause of injury and death and resulting claims for those damages. Of the 14 fatalities in vehicle accidents in Terrebonne Parish in 2024, three were in Houma, and 11 were in rural Terrebonne. There were 251 suspected injury accidents in Houma and 224 with no apparent injuries. Motor vehicle accidents can involve passenger vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, and many other parties.

When you are involved in a motor vehicle accident, you can recover the cost of your damages from the driver who was at fault for the crash. A driver is the most common at-fault party and may be considered negligent or acting with misconduct for numerous reasons. They may have been distracted, failed to follow traffic signals, been speeding, or even operating their vehicle under the influence.

Most claims for car accident compensation are handled through car insurance companies, although some may be filed through civil claims. A civil claim enables you to recover damages for the following:

• Income you were unable to earn
• Your medical expenses
• Loss of employment
• Property damage
• The physical pain of your injuries
• Long-term personal and psychological losses

The damages you can recover will depend on how seriously you were injured.

Commercial Trucking Accidents

Accidents between tractor-trailers and smaller passenger cars can have significant consequences and are more likely to result in catastrophic or fatal injuries. Because the damages in these collisions are often more significant, the compensation must be higher. Catastrophic injuries tend to require expensive medical care, prevent the individual from returning to work, and require long-term medical and at-home care. Securing fair compensation can be difficult in these cases.

Commercial truck accident claims can also be more complicated due to the following reasons:

1. Numerous liable parties for the accident, such as product manufacturers, the trucking company, the truck driver’s employer, or a shipping company
2. The involvement of the truck company’s commercial insurer
3. Federal regulation of commercial trucks and how they are maintained and operated

Commercial Transportation Vehicle Accidents

Commercial transportation companies transport many individuals for their daily needs, and they must meet unique safety regulations. Failure to do so can increase the risk of accidents. These vehicles include taxis, limos, private buses, and other forms of commercial transport. It is less common for these vehicles to be involved in crashes, but it can be serious when they are.

Passengers and third parties on the road may be injured and could file claims with numerous parties, including the commercial insurer of the transportation company. Some parties may also be able to file a claim against other drivers who caused the accident.

Recreational Boat Accidents

Boat accidents can lead to injuries to passengers and other individuals on the water, including those in other vessels. They may be caused by negligent boat operators who drive unsafely or even under the influence. The owner of the boat could also be liable for failing to maintain the equipment on a vessel. Injuries can also be caused by boat collisions. It is important to investigate the cause of the accident to determine if an injured party has grounds for a claim.

Defective Product Injuries

Product manufacturers, designers, distributors, or advertisers could be held liable when a consumer product causes harm. These products can include prescription medications, household appliances, tools, heavy machinery, or children’s toys.

A product may have been designed poorly, manufactured with unsafe materials, or there may have been insufficient warnings about the dangers of the product. Any of these issues could be the basis of a product liability claim.

Premises Liability Injuries

The owners and managers of properties have a responsibility to maintain the premises and address hazards. When a property owner does not perform due diligence addressing or making visitors aware of hazards, and someone is injured, the injured party can hold the owner liable.

Slip-and-fall claims are the most common type of premises liability claim and typically occur when there are uncleaned spills or insufficient lighting. Many other premises hazards could result in a claim, including tripping hazards, insufficient security measures, and electrical dangers.

Dog Attacks and Bites

A dog attack can lead to serious injuries, including broken bones, crushing injuries, and infectious diseases. Some individuals, such as children and the elderly, are especially vulnerable to dog bites and attacks. If the dog’s owner was negligent, and this led to the attack, injured parties could file a claim against them.

Workplace Accidents and Injuries

When you are injured on the job, either from an accident or over time, you can usually file a claim through your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance. This claim can recover the cost of your medical bills and a portion of your wages. While injuries can happen in any work environment, Louisiana is home to many industries that are particularly hazardous, such as the construction industry, industrial industry, and maritime industry.

Some maritime employees have unique protections if their employer’s negligence caused their injuries. Other employees may be able to file civil claims in rare situations, such as when their injury was caused by a third party.

Wrongful Death

Surviving family members of a person who was killed in an accident can file a wrongful death claim. There are grounds for a wrongful death claim if the injured party would have been able to file a civil claim had they survived.

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The team at Hammond Law Firm, LLC can help you protect your financial future. Contact us today.