An unexpected accident can turn life upside down. Blunt force trauma may look simple on the surface, yet cause serious internal harm. You might suffer brain injuries, organ damage, broken bones, and months or years of recovery. Medical bills accumulate. Work becomes difficult or impossible. The emotional and financial stress impacts everyone you love.
You do not have to face this alone. The Louisiana catastrophic injury attorneys at Loyd J. Bourgeois Injury & Accident Lawyer guide clients with care, clarity, and strength. Many cases settle without a lawsuit. Some settle quickly. If your case must go to court, you want a team capable of building it right and fighting when required.
What Counts as Blunt Force Trauma?
Blunt force trauma occurs when the body is struck by an object or surface without cutting the skin. The force transfers energy into the body, which can crush tissue, rupture organs, or bruise internal structures. For example, in a crash a driver’s chest may hit a steering wheel, ribs may break, a lung may collapse, or the brain may slam against the skull, even if there is no visible wound. Immediate medical evaluation is critical because internal damage may not show right away.
What Injuries Can Result?
- Traumatic Brain Injuries: From concussions to diffuse axonal injury, these can affect memory, balance, personality, and thinking. Louisiana’s THSCI Trust Fund has helped many survivors.
- Spinal Cord and Back Injuries: Disk herniation, nerve damage, or partial paralysis.
- Fractures: Complex breaks requiring surgery, plates, pins, or extended healing.
- Internal Organ Damage: Bruising or tearing of liver, spleen, kidneys, or lungs, causing bleeding or failure.
- Severe Soft Tissue Injury: Deep bruising, muscle tearing, ligament damage, and long-term pain.
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FREE Confidential Case Review (985) 240-9773How Do These Injuries Occur in Louisiana?
Many blunt force trauma cases begin with negligence. To recover, you must show the other party breached a duty of care. These incidents happen on Louisiana roads, in buildings, on worksites, and on waterways.
What Are Common Causes?
- Motor Vehicle Crashes: Cars, trucks, motorcycles—the forces in collisions can inflict head, chest, and abdominal injuries.
- Pedestrian and Bicycle Impacts: Little protection leads to severe head and organ injuries.
- Falls on Premises: Wet floors, broken stairs, poor lighting, or uneven surfaces.
- Industrial and Construction Accidents: Struck-by events, machinery impacts, falls from height.
- Boating Collisions: On lakes, rivers, or the coast—impacts, ejections, or hitting fixed objects.
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FREE Confidential Case Review (985) 240-9773Why Does Prompt Medical Care Matter?
Because internal injuries can be silent, seeing a doctor right away is essential. Follow your medical plan and keep every record. Ongoing care helps you heal and creates stronger evidence linking your injury to the accident.
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FREE Confidential Case Review (985) 240-9773How Does Fault Work Under Current Louisiana Law?
Under current Louisiana law, fault is assessed as a percentage for all parties in a case. If you share fault, your damages are reduced in proportion to your share. (La. Civ. Code Art. 2323)
Starting January 1, 2026, Louisiana will adopt a modified comparative fault rule. Under that rule, if a plaintiff is 51 percent or more at fault, they cannot recover any damages. If the plaintiff’s fault is less than 51 percent, recovery is reduced by that percentage.
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FREE Confidential Case Review (985) 240-9773What Are the Filing Deadlines (Statute of Limitations)?
The deadline to file a personal injury lawsuit in most cases changed on July 1, 2024. For accidents on or after that date, you typically have two years from the date of injury to file suit. For accidents before July 1, 2024, the prior one-year rule may apply.
Wrongful death and survival claims often have separate deadlines. If someone died because of blunt trauma, acting quickly is essential. Ask your attorney about which rule applies in your case.
What Is the “No Pay, No Play” Law Today?
Louisiana’s “No Pay, No Play” law (R.S. § 32:866) places limits on what uninsured drivers can recover. Before August 1, 2025, uninsured claimants could not recover the first $15,000 in bodily injury damages or the first $25,000 in property damage—even when another party was at fault.
Starting August 1, 2025, House Bill 434 raises those thresholds. An uninsured driver cannot recover the first $100,000 of bodily injury or the first $100,000 of property damage. If damages awarded are $100,000 or less, the uninsured claimant may be responsible for all court costs. (Exceptions exist for DUI cases, intentional acts, hit-and-run, or when other drivers are convicted.)
How LJBLegal Builds Strong Cases
Serious cases require more than a big name. Attorneys at LJBLegal take your case personally. We collect medical records, accident reports, witness statements, photos, and video. We engage experts—medical, economic, reconstruction—to support your claim. We prepare each case as though it may go to trial. This careful approach often helps us reach strong settlements. If litigation is necessary, we are ready.
What Evidence Matters Most?
- Medical Records and Reports: ER notes, diagnostic imaging, specialist opinions, and follow-up care linking your injury to the accident.
- Scene and Impact Evidence: Photos, video, skid marks, vehicle data, and reconstruction reports.
- Work and Personal Life Proof: Pay stubs, job descriptions, testimony about how life changed.
- Expert Analysis: Economic and life-care experts estimating future costs, therapy, and limitations.
What Could Your Case Be Worth?
Value depends on injury severity, medical care, income loss, and long-term needs. Possible recoveries include:
- All medical costs (past, present, and future)
- Lost wages and lost earning capacity
- Pain and suffering, mental anguish
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Out-of-pocket expenses (transportation, home adaptations)
- In wrongful death cases: funeral expenses, lost support, loss of guidance and companionship
Settlement or Lawsuit: What Should You Expect?
Most cases settle. You may not need to sue. Your Louisiana personal injury attorney presents a demand and negotiates with the insurer. If they refuse a fair offer, we can file suit. If trial is required, we are ready with evidence, strategy, and courtroom experience.
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We believe communication builds trust. Our secure client portal app gives you 24/7 access to your case status. You can upload documents, view updates, and message your attorney or your dedicated case manager. This keeps you informed without extra stress.
What About Fees? No Risk, No Surprises
At LJBLegal, cost should never stop you from getting help. We work on a contingency basis, meaning:
- No Upfront Costs: You do not pay anything to hire us.
- No Fee Unless We Win: We only get paid if we obtain compensation.
- No Surprises: Our fee stays the same even if we must go to trial.
What Can You Do Right Now?
- Seek medical care immediately. Even if symptoms seem mild.
- Keep every bill, receipt, and photograph of injuries or damage.
- Avoid giving a recorded statement to insurers before speaking with us.
- Use our client portal to upload documents and ask questions anytime.
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Recovery comes first. Our team gives clear guidance, steady communication, and firm advocacy. You may settle without suit. If your case must go to court, you will have a team ready to stand by you. With LJBLegal, you are not a number. You are a person who deserves attention, dignity, and a fair outcome.
Speak With LJBLegal Today
If you or a loved one suffered blunt force trauma in Louisiana, contact us now at 985-240-9773. We will listen, explain your options clearly, and begin protecting your rights immediately. Focus on healing. We will focus on your recovery.
