At Babcock Law Firm, we believe that those responsible for injuring innocent people must be held accountable for their actions. Whether we're litigating reckless or negligent individuals, fighting large corporations who ignore the safety of consumers, or negotiating with insurance companies - we aggressively pursue justice for our clients. Our clients depend on our uncommon insight and a common sense approach to solving legal problems.

According to The National Center for Injury Protection and Control, an estimated 31 million people are injured in accidents every year. As many as 90,000 people die each year as a result of these injuries. Personal injury victims suffer physical pain and mental trauma that may be permanent and life-changing. The following highlights some of the leading causes of personal injury claims:

"Slip and Fall" Accidents
Those businesses and individuals who fail in their legal duty to provide a reasonably safe condition of property or do not provide adequate warning that conditions may be unsafe are considered "negligent" under the law. Premises liability covers a comprehensive range of suits for injuries caused by a property owner's failure to warn, maintain and correct situations on public and private premises. Improperly maintained or unsafe property; violent crime resulting from inadequate security and dog bites from unrestrained animals are all examples of injuries that occur because of property owners' negligent behavior.

Unsafe or Dangerous Products
Thousands of people are injured or die each year because of dangerous products - from automobiles to insulation to medical devices to pharmaceutical drugs and supplements. If you have been injured, suffer ill health, or have lost someone because of a dangerous or defective product, or inadequate safety warning labels, the manufacturer may be liable for damages. These types of claims are known as product liability suits. Everyday there are product recalls due to safety and design issues in medical devices, motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles, children's toys and pajamas, and even the food we eat.

Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice is the result of a health care provider's failure to provide the expected standard of care. Some of the most common ways that medical malpractice occurs is through failure or errors in timely diagnosis and ordering appropriate treatment, failure to order necessary tests and proper medication, failure to consult with specialists; and errors in surgical mistakes.

Vehicle Accidents
In vehicle mishaps, injuries may occur because of the negligence or failure of a vehicle operator to exercise due care, which resulted in an accident, injury or death. Other types of vehicle accidents involve tractor-trailers, motorcycles, recreational vehicles, and public transportation such as planes, buses, boats and trains.

Wrongful Death
Wrongful death refers to a fatality that occurs because of the negligence or misdeeds of another person, corporation or entity. Consideration is given to the earnings the deceased would have provided to their family had they lived and the amount of financial compensation is awarded to survivors based on this monetary loss. Survivors may also receive damages for medical and funeral expenses for the victim, estate administration expenses, survivor's emotional pain, suffering, and punitive damages (intentional harm judged to be exemplary).

In order to win a personal injury claim, the negligence of another individual or entity must be proven. Babcock Law Firm has the skills and resources necessary to investigate and prove the required elements of negligence:

1. the defendant had a duty to you;
2. the defendant failed in that duty; and
3. you were injured because of the defendants' breach of duty and damages directly resulted from the injury.

In addition to proving liability, you must also prove damages. Mental and physical pain and economic loss, including medical expenses and future earnings are some of the factors that influence damage awards. As an experienced firm, we know how to accurately assess the dollar value of your claim based on your injury and our familiarity with the justice system and damage awards.

A skilled personal injury attorney at Babcock Law Firm will act as your representative to insurance companies and others involved in the claims process. Remember, the insurance company's goal is to minimize payouts, so it is important that you not communicate with the other party's insurance representatives until you have consulted with our attorneys to help ensure that you receive the maximum damages available in your claim.

At Babcock Law Firm, we understand that a good settlement or damage award can make a positive difference in people's lives. If you feel that you are a victim of a preventable injury, or that someone you love has died because of another's negligence, contact a Baton Rouge Lawyer today. Louisiana provides a limited time window in which to file a claim. Do not risk losing your right to fair compensation and justice. Call the Babcock Law Firm at 866-309-0911 or contact us via our online contact form.