Lake Charles Car Accident Lawyer
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If you were hurt in a car wreck in Lake Charles, you are likely dealing with painful injuries, expensive medical bills, missed work, and extra stress on your entire family. Our Lake Charles car accident lawyers know what you’re going through and are ready to advocate for your rights, guide you through the claims process, and fight for full and fair compensation on your behalf.
We are proud to serve Lake Charles and provide exceptional legal services throughout Calcasieu Parish. At Shamieh Law, we understand the challenges drivers face on Louisiana roads and know what steps to take to help car accident victims when they need us most.
If you’re looking for a trusted local attorney after a crash in Lake Charles, call (337) 435-8071 or contact us online to request a free and confidential case review.
Trust Our Experienced Lake Charles Car Accident Attorneys
Our Lake Charles car accident attorneys represent clients throughout Southwest Louisiana, helping them pursue the compensation they need to rebuild after life-changing injuries.
When you work with us, you benefit from a team that has successfully secured over $300 million for personal injury clients. Our firm is built on the philosophy, “Winning With Awareness,” which drives us to treat every client with compassion, dignity, and respect as we relentlessly pursue meaningful results.
Ramez Shamieh, our founding partner, is proud to serve Lake Charles, the community where he was born and raised. He leads a dedicated team that will treat you like family. Our legal team will keep your best interests in mind at every turn. We take on a limited number of cases so each one receives the attention it deserves.
See what past clients have to say about their experience with us.
Our Winning Track Record
We count on a diverse, experienced staff of highly skilled and highly rated attorneys with a winning track record. Some of our notable case results include:
- $1,000,000 in a drunk driving single-car accident that caused a client severe injuries, including a broken femur, disc herniations, and traumatic brain injury
- $600,000 for a client who needed a cervical disc replacement following a rear-end collision
- $200,000 after a negligent driver ran a red light, hitting a family of four and causing spinal injuries requiring injections
- $375,000 for a rear-end collision victim run off the road, causing injuries that required cervical and lumbar surgery and three spinal injections
- $225,000 for a woman who lost her pregnancy and needed a disc resection due to a collision
- $500,000 following a head-on collision involving a minor who drove their parents’ car on the wrong side of the road and fled the scene
- $200,000 for the victim of a low-speed rear-end collision who needed neck surgery
Meet Ramez Shamieh
Our founder, Ramez Shamieh, was born and raised in Louisiana and has helped thousands of clients recover over $300 million in settlements and verdicts. He is recognized as one of the premier trial lawyers in the state, having been featured in USA Today, ESPN, Fox, CBS, and other publications for his work ethic, aggressiveness, and courtroom success.
Meet Max Guthrie
Max Guthrie is proud to serve the Lake Charles community and raise his family where he and Ramez went to elementary school together. Over the years, Max and Ramez have built a deep trust and share a commitment to excellence that helps them serve their clients in Lake Charles and throughout Louisiana. Max has experience handling a variety of cases, including car accidents.
Meet Nicholas Anthony
Nicholas Anthony earned his law degree from Loyola University in New Orleans. He excels under pressure and brings valuable insights to every case. He prioritizes aggressive advocacy and clear communication while maintaining his focus on his clients’ best interests.
How To Prove Liability in a Lake Charles Car Accident
To prove liability in a Lake Charles car accident, you must show that another party was negligent and that the negligence caused your injuries and losses. Under Louisiana law, negligence requires proving four elements:
- Duty: The other driver owed you a duty of care.
- Breach: The other driver breached that duty through their actions or inaction.
- Causation: The breach caused the accident and your injuries.
- Damages: You suffered damages that can include injuries and property damage as a result.
Our job is to establish each element of negligence so you can recover compensation for your injuries and losses. We investigate the crash and gather evidence to determine what happened and how the other party’s conduct contributed to your injuries. When the circumstances call for a closer examination, we can consult accident reconstructionists and expert witnesses to analyze the collision and provide testimony to address disputed facts.
Negligence Claims
A driver can be deemed negligent if they fail to exercise reasonable care and their actions cause a car accident. If a negligent driver caused your injuries, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses.
Examples of negligence can include:
- Texting while driving
- Speeding
- Driving while intoxicated
- Running a red light
- Failing to yield
We also investigate other potentially liable parties, such as employers, government agencies, and manufacturers, to determine whether their negligence may have contributed to the crash. For example, a government agency could be held liable if it failed to address a dangerous roadway condition. In other cases, a defective vehicle part means that a manufacturer could share responsibility for an accident.
Wrongful Death Claims
When a car accident takes the life of a loved one, our wrongful death lawyers help families pursue compensation while they grieve. A wrongful death claim may provide compensation for losses such as:
- Funeral expenses
- Wages the deceased would have earned
- Employment benefits the family lost
- The deceased’s pain and suffering before death
- Loss of companionship
While nothing can undo what happened, pursuing compensation through a wrongful death claim can help you and your family secure the support you need moving forward. We handle the legal process and work to hold the responsible party accountable for the losses your family has suffered.
Product Liability Claims
Sometimes, car accidents are caused by defects in vehicles or their parts, such as faulty brakes or steering mechanisms. When a defective vehicle or part contributes to your damages, you can file a product liability claim against auto or parts manufacturers and, sometimes, distributors.
Types of Car Accident Claims Our Lake Charles Attorneys Handle
The circumstances of every car accident are different, and we use our skills and resources to personalize our approach for each client. Our experienced Lake Charles car accident attorneys handle claims involving these types of accidents:
- DWI/DUI accidents
- Head-on collisions
- Hit and run accidents
- Rear-end collisions
- Rollover accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Multi-vehicle pileups
- Side-impact collisions (T-bone)
- Rideshare accidents
Car Accident Statistics in Louisiana
Louisiana recorded 2.3% fewer car accidents in 2024 than in 2023, according to a crash report compiled at LSU. Despite the decline, 37,388 injury crashes and 706 fatal crashes occurred statewide in 2024. In Calcasieu Parish, car crashes injured 2,487 people and claimed 30 lives.
The effects of a car accident can extend far beyond damage to a vehicle. Even a minor crash can leave you dealing with injuries, missed time at work, unexpected expenses, and pain. When the loss of quality of life is considered, fatal crashes were estimated to cost more than $13.8 million per person. The estimated cost exceeded $1 million per person for serious injuries and $250,000 for minor injuries.
Regardless of what type of car crash you are involved in, our team of experienced Lake Charles personal injury lawyers will protect your rights and fight for fair compensation.
Lake Charles Frequently Asked Questions
What Is Louisiana’s “No Pay, No Play” Law?
Under Louisiana’s “No Pay, No Play” policy, uninsured drivers are prohibited from recovering the first $25,000 in property damage and the first $15,000 in personal injury damages sustained in an accident.
However, there are some exceptions to this rule. Uninsured drivers may still recover full compensation if the other driver intentionally caused the accident, fled the scene, is convicted of driving while intoxicated, or was committing a felony at the time of the accident.
What Injuries Do People Experience After Being in a Car Accident?
Car accidents can cause various injuries. Some are relatively minor, requiring just a few weeks of recovery. Others can be devastating, resulting in lifelong pain, disability, and even death. Here are some of the most common types of injuries we see in car accident cases:
- Broken and fractured bones
- Traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs
- Spinal cord injuries, including full or partial paralysis
- Scars, disfigurement and amputation
- Shoulder injuries, such as rotator cuff tears
- Sprains, strains bruises
- Lacerations and puncture wounds
- Burn injuries
- Back and neck injuries, such as herniated discs and whiplash
- Nerve damage
- Internal bleeding and organ damage
- Psychological trauma, such as anxiety, depression and PTSD
Should I Seek Medical Attention After a Minor Car Accident?
What Are the Most Common Causes of Car Accidents in Lake Charles?
Many factors can contribute to a car accident. Generally, some kind of driver negligence is to blame. These are some of the most common causes of Lake Charles car accidents:
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Fatigue or drowsy driving
- Distractions, such as texting, eating, radios, GPS, and passengers
- Speeding
- Running red lights and stop signs
- Unsafe lane changes
- Tailgating
- Improper turns
- Road rage and other forms of aggressive driving
Sometimes, vehicle-related or environmental factors can contribute to an accident. For example, tire blowouts and brake failures can cause drivers to lose control of their vehicles. Further, poor weather conditions, such as fog, ice, and heavy rain, can also increase accident risks.
Contact Our Experienced Local Lake Charles Car Accident Lawyers
If you or a loved one were injured in a car wreck in Lake Charles, we’re here to help and are ready when you need us. We offer comprehensive representation, compassionate support, and aggressive legal advocacy to help you get through this challenging time.
Contact our Calcasieu Parish car accident attorneys for a free case evaluation by completing our online case review form or calling 337-735-7150.
