The Opelousas car accident lawyers at Domengeaux Wright Roy & Edwards LLC are here in Acadiana, and we’re here to help. When you or a family member has suffered serious injuries in an Opelousas car accident, our lawyers understand this is a difficult time. Recovering from an accident can often include doctor’s appointments, days of missed work, and endless negotiations with insurance companies.

Insurance companies will work hard to minimize your claim for compensation. You don’t have to face this alone, and you need a lawyer working equally hard on your behalf.

Our skilled Opelousas car wreck lawyers have years of experience helping those who have been injured in all types of car accidents and working against insurance companies. We will fight for the compensation you deserve. Our local attorneys know just how difficult the insurance industry can be when it comes to avoiding paying victims full and fair payments after a car accident. 

Don’t allow a large insurance company pressure you into take a small settlement or intimidate you into thinking you don’t have a case. Talk to the experienced, knowledgeable legal team at Domengeaux Wright Roy & Edwards LLC about your Opelousas car accident. Let us put our legal skills to work for you. Contact us now for a free consultation about your car accident.

How an Opelousas Louisiana Car Accident Lawyer Can Help You After Your Car Wreck

Domengeaux Wright Roy & Edwards has been in Lafayette for over 60 years, and we give each client the attention that is necessary to gain an understanding of your Opelousas car accident injury case and build a strategy to recover maximum compensation. We take the time to get to know our clients, define what success looks like. Our firm is built on protecting and winning cases for injured clients. We have been your Acadiana neighbors for decades. 

By trusting our firm with your car accident case, you can count on our experienced legal team to:

• Give you needed relief from the stress of dealing with insurance companies, car accident claims, paperwork, and court deadlines so you can focus on healing from your injuries.
• Take over communications about your car accident with the insurance companies, law enforcement, healthcare providers, and your employer.
• Investigate your car accident thoroughly to understand what exactly caused it and who could held liable for your injuries.
• Identify each possible source of insurance coverage and other options that may be available to compensate you for your injuries.
• Bring in experts such as financial planners, medical specialists, and accident reconstruction professionals to determine the cause of your injuries and how severely you will be affected for the rest of your life.
• Aggressively negotiate with insurance companies to demand full and fair compensation, while preparing to take your case to trial if necessary.

Our legal team understands how the insurance companies operate and the tactics they use. We know they will stop at nothing to avoid providing you with the compensation you deserve. We are dedicated to your best interests, and we will work tirelessly on your behalf. 

Contact us today to get started on your car accident case. Claims for personal injury and property damage following a motor vehicle accident are time sensitive. Under Louisiana law, the statute of limitations for filing a suit to recover damages from a car accident is one year from the date of the accident. If you fail to file your claim before the statute of limitations expires, the defendant will be able to file a motion requesting the court to dismiss your claim.

Types of Compensation We Will Pursue After a Car Accident

Car insurance claims are governed by a fault system in the state of Louisiana. Under this system, the at-fault driver is responsible for the injuries and property damage caused by the accident.

This means you can file a claim with the other driver’s insurance company to obtain compensation. You can also file a claim with your own insurance company, but it will seek reimbursement from the at-fault driver’s insurance policy.

On your behalf, we may consider several methods for pursuing the maximum amount of compensation. We may include negotiations with your insurance company, the other driver’s insurance company, or even filing a complaint against the manufacturer of a faulty auto part that caused your accident.

Common types of car accident compensation will pursue include:

• Payment for past and future medical bills.
• Uninsured or underinsured motorist (UM or UIM) coverage. Louisiana requires all drivers to purchase uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, unless they decline it in writing. This is coverage in your own insurance policy that would provide compensation if the at-fault driver has no car insurance or does not have enough coverage to pay for all of your damages.
• Lost income and loss of future earnings potential.
• Damage to your vehicle.
• Compensation to make up for the pain and suffering the car accident has caused you.
• Punitive damages that are intended to punish the at-fault party for appalling behavior, such as in the case of a drunk driver.

In many cases, insurance companies will offer a low settlement to start, just as you are worrying about the bills that are piling up.

It is extremely important that you talk to with experienced Opelousas car accident lawyer before you make any decisions about your case. We will go over all your legal options together before pursuing compensation and discuss how to handle the medical bills that may already be arriving.

Providing You With Knowledge About Car Accident Claims

At the Domengeaux Wright Roy & Edwards LLC, we will always keep you updated, and explain each part of the process to make sure you are comfortable with your case’s strategy.

In addition, we can discuss with you:

• Giving a statement to the insurance company after a car accident.
• What to do and what not to do when filing an insurance claim.
• Important steps to take after an auto accident.
• Understanding your auto insurance policy.
• What happens if your insurance claim is denied.

Our lawyers will answer any questions you have and provide you with any information you may need to feel comfortable and confident about your case.

You Deserve Lawyers Who Care About You and Your Car Accident Compensation

Whether you are suffering from broken bones, head and neck problems, back or spinal cord injuries, or other serious complications after a car accident, count on the compassionate and dedicated legal team at Domengeaux Wright Roy & Edwards. We have been in Louisiana for over 60 years, representing car accident victims in New Iberia, Lafayette, Baton Rouge, Morgan City, Alexandria, Breaux Bridge, New Orleans and throughout the state.   

Let us start pursuing full compensation for your injuries. Call us or schedule a time for a free consultation about your case. We offer free and confidential consultations. We handle car accident cases on a contingency fee basis. We don’t collect legal fees until we win compensation for you.