If you were in an accident and youāre thinking about bringing a lawsuit, donāt delay. Louisiana has a very short time limit to file a lawsuit, and lawsuits are anything but speedy. Most of the time, someone in an accident doesnāt have the luxury of time. Your car must be fixed, you have to go to the doctor, and there are medical bills to be paid. Call a lawyer early to make sure you can protect your rights and recover money as soon as possible.
Under Louisiana law, you usually only have one year to file a lawsuit from the date of your crash. Itās important to see a lawyer soon to give the lawyer time to obtain and review evidence from other people, work with any necessary insurance companies, and prepare your lawsuit for filing. All of this has to happen before the one-year period expires.
Even after your lawsuit is filed, it can take quite a long time to recover any money. Many different factors can slow things down:
Lawsuits for car wrecks are best evaluated by an experienced Louisiana accident lawyer. But you have to act quickly. Claims due to accidents usually move slowly, and there is a limited time for you to file your case. To schedule a free appointment today, contact the Wright Pichon & Gray.