General Personal Injury FAQs — Thibodaux

• ❓Will a gap in my medical care ruin my case in Thibodaux?
  Not necessarily. Life, work, and delayed onset symptoms happen. We explain the timeline and connect you with appropriate providers. When adjusters say “Your injuries were pre-existing.,” we counter with consistent documentation so the insurer can’t weaponize normal scheduling gaps.
• ❓The insurance company says my treatment wasn’t necessary — do I have options?
  Absolutely. Carriers (e.g., Erie Insurance) often second-guess medical care to cut payouts. For clients such as a driver struck by drunk driver with traumatic aneurysm, we use treating-physician opinions, imaging, and billing audits to prove care was reasonable and related to the crash.
• ❓What should I do if Alpha Property & Casualty says “You didn’t report the injury immediately.” after my Thibodaux crash?
  Insurers like Alpha Property & Casualty often use lines such as “You didn’t report the injury immediately.” to stall or minimize claims. Even injuries like temporal bone fracture can be life-changing. In Thibodaux, we gather medical proof, challenge delay tactics, and, if needed, push for a final trial award rendered by 17th Judicial District Court — outcomes in our files include results up to 684K.
• ❓Do I have to take a low offer or can we fight for a better result?
  You never have to accept a lowball. We negotiate hard with insurers, and when needed we move toward a final trial award rendered by 17th Judicial District Court. Our case histories include results such as 869K. The goal is simple: fair compensation for your losses in Thibodaux.
• ❓An adjuster told me “You didn’t go to the emergency room..” Can a Thibodaux personal injury lawyer still help?
  Yes. Adjusters regularly say “You didn’t go to the emergency room.,” even when liability and damages are strong. We document fault with police reports, witnesses, and experts, then negotiate with carriers like Bristol West Insurance Group. If they won’t deal fairly, we prepare for a plaintiff verdict reached after closing arguments and pursue full compensation.
• ❓How do I respond if the adjuster claims my injuries were pre-existing?
  Even if you had prior issues, the law in Thibodaux allows recovery when a crash aggravates a condition. We show the before/after difference with records and expert testimony — critical for injuries like mandibular nerve injury. Don’t accept “We haven’t received your bills yet.” at face value.