Personal Injury Claims
New Orleans, Louisiana Personal Injury Lawyer, Richard Voorhies

A personal injury occurs when a person has suffered some form of injury, either physical or psychological, as the result of another's negligence or intentional conduct.  In the legal profession, the term "personal injury" is also used to describe a specific practice area of the law. 

The most common types of personal injury claims are car and auto accidents, road traffic accidents, accidents at work, tripping accidents, assault claims, accidents in the home, defective product accidents and holiday accidents. Indeed, there are a plethora of types of personal injury claims which are litigated each year, and every case presents a unique set of facts.  This is one reason why, especially in personal injury cases, it is paramount that the attorney or lawyer handling the case fully understands the extent and nature of the injuries sustained.  And, as a former federal law clerk, Richard has the knowledge and experience to see your case to trial no matter the jurisdiction. 

In addition, it is important that you contact an attorney or lawyer familiar with Louisiana law as soon as you believe that you may have suffered personal injuries as a result of another person's negligence or wrongdoing.  Many types of personal injury claims in Louisiana must be brought within a certain period of time or will forever be barred.  The particular length of time within which any given personal injury claim must be brought varies on a case by case basis.  For example, medical malpractice claims differ from other types of personal injury claims, such as auto accidents, in terms of how much time an individual may have to bring a lawsuit.  You should therefore contact a lawyer/attorney once you believe that you may have been injured because of someone else's negligence or misconduct. 

Louisiana law requires that an injured person be compensated in instances where but for the negligent conduct of another the injury would not have occurred.  But to prove legal "negligence," you need to show that the prospective defendant breached a duty owed, and that such a breach caused damages.  The standard of proof required to sustain your burden in cases involving claims of negligence is a preponderance of the evidence, i.e., more likely than not.  This is a less stringent standard than in criminal cases, where the burden of proof is beyond a reasonable doubt.

Richard Voorhies, Attorney at Law, is committed and dedicated toward understanding your particular injury and to providing you with individual representation for your personal injury claim.  Richard knows that your personal health is invaluable, and he is committed to recovering the monetary compensation you deserve. 

Unlike many lawyers, Richard prides himself on establishing an interactive relationship with each client in order to better understand the particular injuries suffered and consequential damages at issue in any given personal injury case.  In addition, Richard frequently takes personal injury cases on contingency, meaning that he only collects his attorney's fee if he is able to recover monetarily for the client's injuries.  Of course, regardless of the type of fee structure, the client is responsible for all costs associated with the case. 

Whether your personal injury claim involves or arises out of an automobile accident / car wreck, chemical exposure, slip and fall / trip and fall, premise liability, toxic tort, wrongful death, truck accident / 18 wheeler wreck, medical malpractice or intentional tort, Richard Voorhies, Attorney at Law can help.

Call or email Richard Voorhies today for a free consultation.  Know your rights and seek the compensation you deserve for your personal injury!

Interesting personal injury facts: 

Historically, New Orleans far and away has had the most personal injury claims brought in Louisiana, in large part because of the inordinate amount of car and automobile accidents taking place in any given year.  Although its population has dramatically decreased since Katrina, New Orleans still has the most personal injury claims brought annually in Louisiana.  That is, New Orleans maintains its distinction of litigating the most personal injury claims in Louisiana.