Automobile and Trucking Accidents
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AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS/TRUCK ACCIDENTS
A car or truck wreck is a life-altering event that can change you- injuring both body and mind. You will have many decisions to make after the accident. One of the first should be which lawyer to choose. You have many to choose from, but this decision will be the most important you make. An experienced effective attorney can get you a settlement that will recover your lost wages and medical bills and also compensate you for pain and suffering.
At The Bagneris Firm we believe that you deserve to be compensated for your losses. You also deserve to be treated with kindness and respect. We pride ourselves on the level of service we provide.
We will help you to get the medical attention that you deserve. Suzette Bagneris has an excellent relationship with health care professionals throughout the State of Louisiana. If you do not have health insurance and need to see a doctor, we can often arrange treatment for you.
Who will you turn to? The Bagneris Firm has been representing the injured in Louisiana for more than 18 years and we have the experience you need. We are dedicated to helping the truly injured with unparalleled personal service. Your attorney will walk you though every step of the process, ensuring that all of your questions are answered. You will never feel alone when working with the Louisiana based Bagneris Firm. Please call a lawyer today at 504-552-4828 (or toll free 1-877-233-4470) to get the money you need to get your life back on track.
The Impact of Your Injuries
In 2009, there were more than 5.5 million car accidents in the United States. Nearly 31,000 were fatal, and more than 2 million people were injured. The majority of fatal crashes involved only one vehicle (61 percent). Nearly half of all fatal crashes occurred on roads with posted speed limits of 55 mph or higher. The deadliest month for car crashes was August. More than 2,864 fatal crashes occurred in 2009. Most crashes happened between 5 and 5:59 p.m. on weekdays, and between 2 and 2:59 a.m. on weekends. Motor vehicle crashes were the leading cause of death for children and teenagers. At any given moment, 812,000 vehicles were being driven by someone using a handheld cell phone in the U.S. An average of four children ages 14 and under were killed every day in auto accidents. Nearly 500 were injured daily. While statistics continue to improve, 32 percent of fatal accidents involved alcohol-impaired drivers. About 31 percent of fatalities were caused by speeding (10,591).
If you have been wronged by the negligence of another person in connection with an automobile or truck accident, you are not alone. We are here to help you. Just give us a call.
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