How to Fight a Denied Car Accident Claim in Shreveport?

If you received notice of your denied car accident claim in Shreveport, the insurance company may not necessarily consider your case closed. An insurer can deny a claim based on who they believe is at fault for the crash, whether injuries were sustained as a direct result of the collision, or whether there is documentation to justify the amount of compensation requested. It’s important to understand why your claim was denied so you can know how to appeal it.

Decades of Legal Experience Serving Shreveport

Jacqueline A. Scott & Associates is headed by Attorney Jacqueline Scott. She has over 35 years of legal experience, and her staff has 75 years of experience in law. Before opening her firm, Attorney Scott was a law clerk for two District Court judges. She has also worked as a probation and parole officer, as a paralegal instructor, and as an assistant to a Louisiana State Senator.

During her career, car accident attorney Scott has secured multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements. She has also been listed in SB Magazine’s Lawyers Poll for several years. These incidents may lead to Personal Injury claim and can involve Longshore & Harbor Workers’ Compensation, Truck Accident, Workplace Accident, or Product Liability matters.

Why Car Accident Claims Are Denied

Insurers can deny liability if they do not believe they are at fault or they think there is a lack of evidence. An insurance company can also challenge the validity of your injuries if they believe there is a lack of evidence. Furthermore, if you failed to seek immediate medical treatment for your injuries or if there are inconsistencies in how you describe what happened during the collision, this may affect your car accident claim. Similar concerns may arise with Oil & Gas Injuries, Construction Injuries, Brain & Spinal Cord Injuries, Wrongful Death, Offshore Claim, or Plant Explosion Injury.

Carefully read your insurer’s reason for denying your claim. Helpful evidence can include the crash report, photos from the scene, witness information, medical records, car repair estimates, documentation of lost wages, and any communication you’ve had with the insurance company.

The LSU Center for Analytics & Research in Transportation Safety’s traffic data indicates that 753 people lost their lives in road accidents in Louisiana in 2024. In 2024, there were 2,015 injuries and 38 fatal collisions in Caddo Parish.

How to Challenge the Denial

If your claim has been denied, you want to begin by determining what the insurance company is denying.  Should the insurer question who’s at fault, presenting photos of the vehicles, witness accounts, video recordings, or further details about the wreck could shed light on the situation. If an injury is denied, medical records may help establish a diagnosis and treatment, as well as linking symptoms to the accident. Other legal matters involving evidence and documentation may include Medical Malpractice, Defective Drugs, Defective Medical Devices, Nursing Home Neglect & Abuse, Wrongful & Missed Diagnosis, and Entertainment Law.

Evidence can be crucial following multi-car wrecks on busy Shreveport roads such as I-20, I-49, Youree Drive, and Bert Kouns Industrial Loop that involve multiple drivers and witnesses.

Civil claims that can’t be resolved may ultimately wind up in Louisiana’s court system. You can find civil claim records at the Caddo Parish Clerk of Court’s Office, situated in the Caddo Parish Courthouse at 501 Texas Street, Shreveport, LA71101.

Hire a Trusted Car Accident Lawyer Right Away

If an insurer won’t reconsider their denial or if substantial injuries and financial losses are in question, it is recommended that you hire a car accident lawyer to help you in your car accident case. Jacqueline A. Scott & Associates can review your denial letter, any documentation that supports your claim, and the facts of the crash. Contact us today to learn about Shreveport car accident laws and begin advocating for what you deserve.