Rear-End Collisions
Following distance, distraction, traffic flow, and vehicle damage may all matter when determining how a rear-end collision occurred.
Car Accident Claims in Lafayette, Louisiana
Attorney Marshall Montgomery represents people injured in automobile accidents in Lafayette and surrounding Acadiana communities.
A car-accident claim begins with the facts: how the collision happened, who may be responsible, what insurance applies, and how the injuries have affected the person’s life.
Every claim is different. The nature of the injuries, available medical evidence, insurance coverage, and applicable law all affect how a claim should be evaluated.
Types of Car Accidents
Intersection Collisions
Signals, signs, right-of-way rules, witness accounts, and available video can be important when fault is disputed.
Left-Turn Accidents
A careful review of the vehicles’ movements, visibility, signals, and the timing of the turn may help explain the collision.
T-Bone and Side-Impact Collisions
The point of impact, vehicle damage, right-of-way evidence, and the circumstances of a side impact may all matter.
Head-On Collisions
Lane position, roadway conditions, vehicle paths, and physical evidence may help explain why vehicles entered opposing travel paths.
Distracted-Driving Accidents
Phone use and other distractions may require prompt evidence preservation and a detailed investigation.
Hit-and-Run Accidents
A police investigation, available video, witness information, and applicable insurance coverage may affect the available options.
Uninsured or Underinsured Drivers
The actual policy documents must be reviewed to determine whether UM/UIM or another source of coverage may apply.
Commercial Vehicle Collisions
Commercial crashes may involve an employer, vehicle owner, insurer, maintenance records, and additional evidence.
Multi-Vehicle Collisions
Claims involving several vehicles often require a careful reconstruction of each driver’s actions and available coverage.
Common Injuries After Car Accidents
Car accidents can cause injuries ranging from persistent neck or back pain to fractures, concussions, and permanent impairment. Attorney Marshall Montgomery represents people with both ordinary collision injuries and more severe injuries.
Persistent neck or back pain
Disc injuries
Shoulder and knee injuries
Soft-tissue injuries
Fractures
Concussion or head injury
Permanent impairment
Catastrophic injuries
How a Car-Accident Claim Is Handled
- Investigate the collision and preserve available evidence.
- Identify potentially responsible people or businesses.
- Obtain and review the relevant insurance policies.
- Document medical treatment, lost income, and other damages.
- Evaluate the claim based on the evidence and applicable law.
- Negotiate with the insurer when appropriate.
- File suit and proceed through litigation or trial when necessary.
Insurance Coverage
Available coverage may include the other driver’s liability policy, uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage, commercial coverage, or another policy depending on the facts. Policy language, exclusions, limits, and valid coverage selections matter, so the actual documents should be reviewed rather than relying on assumptions.
Damages That May Be Recoverable
Depending on the evidence and applicable law, a claim may include medical expenses, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, disability or impairment, property damage, and—when applicable—wrongful-death or survival damages. No particular outcome can be promised.
What to Do Next
Protect your health, preserve available evidence, comply with applicable insurance-notice requirements, and be cautious about recorded statements or quick settlement offers. Read the full step-by-step guide to what to do after a car accident in Louisiana.
You can also learn more about Attorney Marshall Montgomery or contact the firm directly to discuss your circumstances.
Lafayette-Area Claim Resources
Location-specific orientation is available for collisions in Broussard, Youngsville, and Scott. Practical Lafayette resources also explain how to request an accident report and provide general context about courts that may be relevant to a car-accident case.
Discuss Your Car-Accident Claim
A consultation is free and does not obligate you to hire the firm.