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If you have suffered a personal injury due to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for lost wages, past and future medical expenses, pain and suffering, loss of consortium, property damage, and more.  You need an experienced injury lawyer on your side.  At Bowes, Petkovich & Palmer, LLC, we are experienced at handling injury claims across the state of Louisiana.  Do not hesitate to contact us for a free consultation.  We have the skills necessary to ensure you get every penny you deserve.

In most cases you have a limited time to file your case.  The prescriptive period for most injuries in Louisiana is one year from the date of the accident.  Thus, it is important to contact an attorney as soon as possible.  If possible, take pictures after your accident, call your insurance company, and get insurance information from the other parties.  If possible, wait for an accident report; but if severely injured, seek medical treatment immediately.

Once we have been retained, we will immediately begin gathering the evidence needed for a successful adjudication.  We will work with the insurance companies and highlight the strengths of your case.  Once your claim is filed in court, we will fight every step of the way to ensure you get the result you deserve.  While many cases settle, we will not hesitate to go to trial if the insurance company is unreasonable at the negotiation table.

The injury lawyers at Bowes, Petkovich & Palmer, LLC have recovered multi-million dollar verdicts for our clients and are ready to fight for you next.  We represent injured clients in the New Orleans area and across Louisiana.  Call us today for a free consultation.

 

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2550 Belle Chasse Highway
Suite 200

Gretna, LA 70053

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