If you’ve been injured or suffered property damage in a bicycle accident in New Orleans, state law gives you one year from the date of the incident to pursue legal options for recovery of damages. You may be entitled to compensation or reimbursement for accident-related expenses like medical bills, lost wages, repair or replacement of damaged property, future medical bills, pain and suffering, and more. Deadlines for filing are taken seriously by the courts, and if you miss your window to protect yourself, you may be out of luck permanently.
Sometimes injuries that initially present as modest can become more significant over time. Broken bones or soft tissue injuries can lead to lifetime pain management issues. A blow to the head can lead to impairment of memory, vision, or mood later, but symptoms may not be apparent initially, or you may believe that as you heal, the symptoms will subside.
What if they don’t? At The Gertler Law Firm, we help people who’ve been hurt in bicycle accidents in New Orleans. Protect yourself and your future after a biking accident. Call (504) 475-7788 today for a free consultation with an experienced damages recovery attorney today.