Auto Accidents

Covington Auto Accident Attorney

After an auto accident, injury victims and their families are strongly urged to contact an experienced lawyer as soon as possible to allow for a detailed investigation while as much evidence as possible is still available: the crashed car, witness testimony, and other pieces of information which may shed light on the causes of a collision.

Car accidents are an unfortunate fact of life in a large metropolitan area such as Baton Rouge or New Orleans. Serious auto and truck accidents are common along and near I-12 and I-10.

Heavy traffic combined with driver fault such as speeding, unsignaled lane changes and inattentive driving due to cell phone use or other distractions lead to accidents and injuries.

Whip lash, fractures, head injuries, herniated disk or bulging disk injuries may leave drivers or passengers temporarily or permanently partially or totally disabled. In many cases, surgery may be necessary to correct damage to the spinal cord. Lengthy recovery and rehabilitation often leave injury victims unable to return to work for a very long time.

At the law offices of Creighton, Richards & Higdon, our attorneys work hard for our clients who have been injured in serious auto accidents. Our aim is to help them obtain maximum available compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and costs associated with an accident, such as rehabilitation and reimbursement for transportation costs to medical appointments. We file wrongful death claims and lawsuits in connection with fatal car accidents.

We are equally well prepared to negotiate outside of court, or to go to court as necessary in pursuit of full compensation after a client has been injured, or lost a family member in a car wreck. We adapt our approach to the needs of each case: informal negotiations, mediation, formal negotiations, arbitration, or court trials. We have the resources, the ability, and the will to take a lawsuit to court as needed. In most cases, our careful preparation and our reputation for firm advocacy result out-of-court settlements with insurance companies in our clients' favor.

For a thoughtful, no-risk consultation with an experienced Louisiana auto accident lawyer regarding your legal rights after an SUV rollover, motorcycle accident, or any motor vehicle accident on or near interstate highways I-10 or I-12, or on any street or highway, contact Creighton, Richards & Higdon in Covington, Baton Rouge, or Metairie.