Personal Injury Attorneys

If the negligence of another party caused an accident, that person or that entity is accountable for the harm. A personal injury lawsuit must prove both liability (fault) and damages (losses). The legal team at The Townsley Law Firm is uniquely suited for that mission.

For 20 years, our personal injury attorneys have represented the injured in Calcasieu Parish and surrounding parishes of southwest Louisiana. Our attorneys bring important advantages to the table: proven courtroom skills, medical training, a network of experts and a team approach. Above all, when we take on a case – big or small – we commit the resources and energy necessary to maximize compensation.

Personal Injury Claims

The Townsley Law Firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars on behalf of clients, with notable verdicts and settlements in a wide range of cases that includes motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, maritime/offshore accidents, workplace accidents and defective product injuries.

We have the experience and resources to handle big, complex cases and the proven ability to take on major insurance companies, employers, manufacturers and medical providers. We have handled every type of injury:

• Broken bones and fractures
• Soft tissue injuries (whiplash, knee and shoulder injuries, etc.)
• Back and neck injuries
• Spinal cord injuries (paralysis)
• Loss of limb or loss of use
• Traumatic brain injury
• Facial injuries and dental damage
• Severe burns and disfigurement
• Wrongful death (fatal accidents)

If you suffered a serious injury or a family member died, call our Lake Charles firm at 337-377-0584 for a free consultation.

Wrongful Death Claims

Losing a family member due to negligence is deeply traumatic, leaving you in grief, anger, and confusion. Alongside mourning, you are planning a funeral, handling medical bills and locating their will. It’s overwhelming to navigate this profound loss. Although nothing can erase the pain, family members are entitled to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the responsible party when there is negligence.

Who Is Accountable In A Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

The circumstances surrounding lethal injuries vary, but here is a list of circumstances and who might be responsible:

• Motor vehicle accidents: Other drivers or municipalities with poorly designed or maintained roads.
• Truck accidents: Trucking lines and drivers, municipalities, equipment manufacturers and maintenance facilities.
• Boating accidents: Owners and operators, boating and equipment manufacturers.
• Railroad crossing accidents: Train operators, railroad lines, government entities and equipment manufacturers
• Air crashes: Pilots, airlines, manufacturers, maintenance crews and air traffic controllers.
• Medical malpractice: Doctors, nurses, hospitals, pharmacists and medical device manufacturers.
• Defective products: Manufacturers, distributors, retailers and suppliers.
• Premises liability: Owners, managers, occupants and contractors.
• On the job: In certain cases, employers, management, coworkers or manufacturers can be liable.

Proving Wrongful Death

To prove a wrongful death case, an attorney must establish four key elements: duty, breach, causation and damages. First, they demonstrate that the defendant owed the deceased a legal duty of care. Then, they show that the defendant breached this duty through negligence or intentional harm. Next, the attorney must prove causation, meaning the breach directly caused the death. Finally, they present evidence of damages, such as financial losses and emotional suffering experienced by the deceased’s family. This involves gathering medical records, eyewitness testimonies, expert opinions, and documentation of economic and noneconomic losses to build a compelling case.

Potential Compensation

In seeking relief, the victim’s family can compensation for the financial and emotional harm caused by the negligent party. There are three categories of compensation:

• Economic compensation: This includes medical expenses incurred before death, funeral costs, loss of financial support and future income, and loss of benefits like pension plans and insurance coverage.
• Noneconomic compensation: This includes the pain and suffering endured by the deceased before death, loss of companionship and guidance, surviving family members’ emotional distress and a spouse’s loss of consortium.
• Punitive damages: In addition to negligence, punitive damages occur when the defendant’s conduct is found to be especially harmful, reckless, or egregious. In Louisiana, punitive damages are generally awarded in wrongful death cases when the circumstances involve specific statutory violations, such as driving under the influence.

In-House Medical Knowledge And Trial Experience

One thing that sets us apart is our unique understanding of the medical aspects of personal injuries. Our legal team includes attorneys with degrees and field experience in nursing and microbiology/pre-med. Rex Townsley has practiced in personal injury for 25 years and Todd Townsley has extensive experience in medical negligence litigation.

Our collective medical insights help to connect clients with top doctors to get the treatment they need for maximum medical recovery. That knowledge also enables us to understand the degree of injury and what compensation our clients will need as we assemble a claim for damages.

We pursue comprehensive compensation for past and future medical care, nursing or assisted care, lost wages and future earnings, permanent disability, loss of enjoyment of life, pain and suffering, and the mental anguish of family members in the case of preventable death.

An Accomplished And Compassionate Team On Your Side

We truly care about our clients and their families, and we are sensitive to the emotional and psychological toll that accompanies a serious injury. We help with everything, from assisting clients with medical bills to dealing with insurance company adjusters.

Call 337-377-0584 or contact us online to discuss your case with our Lake Charles personal injury and wrongful death attorneys during a free consultation. Home and hospital visits are available. It is also important to us that you benefit from our representation and receive the money you need; we have reduced our attorney fees when they exceed the client’s recovery.