Lake Charles Car Accident Lawyer
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Date Last Updated: March 20, 2026
If you were hurt in a car wreck in Lake Charles, you may be dealing with painful injuries, expensive medical bills, missed work, and stress on the 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 service throughout Calcasieu Parish. Shamieh Law understands the challenges drivers face on Louisiana roads and knows 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 337-735-7150 or contact us online to request a free and confidential case review.
Trust Our Experienced Lake Charles Car Accident Attorneys
For many of our Louisiana car accident lawyers, Lake Charles is home. We don’t just work in Calcasieu Parish; we are active members of the community and are honored to be involved with initiatives and organizations that make a difference in people’s lives.
The care and commitment we have for the Lake Charles community are reflected in our unwavering legal advocacy for those injured in local car wrecks. We treat each client like a family member, giving them the focus and personalized attention they deserve.
While we are passionate about getting results for our clients, we do it in a purposeful way. Our “Winning with Awareness” approach means we treat everybody with respect, dignity, and compassion, including our own employees, clients, opposing attorneys, adjusters, and judges. The goal is to help you through this difficult time and secure the best possible outcome for your case.
Our Winning Track Record
We count on a diverse, experienced staff of highly skilled and rated attorneys with a winning track record. Some of our notable recoveries 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 $250 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 multiple other publications for his work ethic, aggressiveness, and success in the courtroom.
Meet Max Guthrie
Max Guthrie is proud to be from the Lake Charles area and raise his family where he and Ramez went to elementary school together. Max and Ramez have built a deep level of trust and shared 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.
How To Prove Liability in a Lake Charles Car Accident
Gathering evidence, securing witness testimonies, and getting expert opinions are vital to proving liability in your car accident case. Our Calcasieu Parish car accident lawyers use investigators, accident reconstructionists, and other resources to establish negligence, prove liability, and build a case that puts you in a strong position to recover compensation.
Also, our employees have received training from not just the top lawyers in the state, but also insurance adjusters, medical doctors, safety experts, and life care planners. This gives our team unique insight into how our clients’ lives may be affected by their injuries and what damages may be available to them.
We also use cutting-edge technology to get started right away and preserve crucial evidence that can affect your claim. We’ll use this evidence as leverage when negotiating a favorable settlement that reflects the full scope of your losses.
Negligence Claims
Drivers must take reasonable care to avoid harming others. When they fail to do so, you have a claim for damages for your injuries. You also may have a negligence claim against another party, such as the driver’s employer or a government entity that failed to maintain the road.
Wrongful Death Claims
Losing a loved one in a car accident can be devastating on multiple fronts. While you’re dealing with the shock and grief of your loss, you may be facing financial struggles and uncertainty about what to do next. While nothing can undo what happened, our Calcasieu Parish car accident attorneys can help families file a wrongful death claim and pursue compensation that can help them start to rebuild their lives.
Product Liability Claims
Some car accidents arise from vehicle or parts defects, such as faulty brakes or steering mechanisms. You can file a product liability claim against auto or parts manufacturers and, sometimes, distributors when a defective vehicle or part contributes to your damages.
Types of Car Accident Claims Our Lake Charles Attorneys Handle
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Blind spot accidents:
Crashes that happen when a driver fails to see another vehicle in their blind spot -
DWI/DUI accidents:
Collisions caused by alcohol or drug impairment -
Head-on collisions:
Accidents in which two vehicles collide head on -
Hit and run accidents:
The at-fault driver flees the scene of the accident -
Low-speed accidents:
Fender benders that happen at slower speeds but still cause injuries or damage -
Merging accidents:
Vehicles collide when merging or changing lanes -
Multi-vehicle pileups:
Multiple vehicles crash in a chain-reaction collision, commonly on high-speed highways -
Pedestrian accidents:
Crashes involving pedestrians walking in Lake Charles -
Rear-end collisions:
One vehicle crashes into the back of another vehicle in front of it -
Rental car accidents:
Traffic crashes involving rental cars and other vehicles -
Rollover accidents:
Crashes that cause one or more vehicles to roll over -
Side-impact collisions:
Also known as T-bone accidents, a vehicle crashes into the side of another vehicle -
Sideswipe accidents:
Two vehicles traveling in the same direction come into contact and swipe against each other -
Single-vehicle accidents:
Only one vehicle striking an object or veering off the road -
Uber, Lyft, and rideshare accidents:
Crashes that involve a rideshare vehicle
Car Accident Statistics in Louisiana
According to a crash report that includes data compiled at LSU, Louisiana car accidents declined by 2.3% from 2023 to 2024. However, the 37,388 injury crashes and 706 fatal crashes in 2024 are alarming despite representing a decrease. In Calcasieu Parish alone in 2024, 2,487 people were injured in car crashes, and another 30 died.
Even car crashes that result in minor property damage can cause injuries, lost work time, mounting bills, and significant pain. 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?
Always seek medical attention after a car accident. You may not have symptoms for days or weeks for some injuries, such as internal bleeding. Keep all the documentation from your doctor visits, hospital stays, and tests. This evidence helps establish the accident’s impact on you and justifies the damages you seek.
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 Lakes 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 may 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.
