- What is Personal Injury?
- Types of Personal Injury
- Common Causes of Auto Accidents
- Injuries Involved with Car Accidents
- Our Goal
- What Lawyer Should I Choose?
The Baton Rouge, Louisiana personal injury attorneys at Murphy Law Firm handle cases involving all types of personal injuries including but not limited to: auto accidents, 18 wheeler accidents, motorcycle accidents, boating accidents, offshore and maritime accidents, railroad accidents, medical malpractice, class action, defective drugs, defective products, chemical spill and toxic exposure, slip and fall, premises liability, workers’ compensation, wrongful death, asbestos exposure and mesothelioma, and hearing loss. Below is some information that may be helpful to you if you were involved in an accident including but not limited to: auto accidents, 18 wheeler accidents, motorcycle accidents, boating accidents, offshore and maritime accidents, railroad accidents, medical malpractice, class action, defective drugs, defective products, chemical spill and toxic exposure, slip and fall, premises liability, workers’ compensation, wrongful death, asbestos exposure and mesothelioma, and hearing loss.
What is Personal Injury?
Personal Injury covers a broad spectrum of issues when one has been physically or emotionally injured, and/or personal property has been damaged. The injured person (the plaintiff) seeks compensation from the person or entity that caused the injury (the defendant). In legal circles, personal injury law is known as "tort" law, the French word for "wrong." Personal injury or "tort" law is the body of law that allows one to be compensated in the event that someone's carelessness, recklessness or intentional misconduct injures or damages someone else. Many factors impact the manner in which a personal injury claim proceeds including the severity of the injuries, the degree of fault of the defendant as well as the availability of insurance coverage or other sources of compensation.
Types of Personal Injury
At Murphy Law Firm, our personal injury lawyers handle all types of claims, including but not limited to the following:
Common Causes of Auto Accidents
The most common type of personal injury case in the court system today is automobile accidents. The typical causes of automobile accidents in Baton Rouge are as follows:
- Speeding: exceeding the posted speed limit or driving too
fast for current road conditions - Excessive or improper lane changes
- Failing to use turn signals
- Adjusting radio, cell phone, eating, drinking coffee, or
attending to passengers while driving - Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol
Every 10 seconds, someone in the United States is involved or seriously injured in an automobile accident. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) there were 2,699,000 injuries last year and 43,443 fatalities resulting from SUV, truck, motorcycle or bus accidents. Crashes are the top cause of death in the U.S. for ages 5-33. Someone in the U.S. dies every 30 minutes from an alcohol-related collision. Over 1 million people were seriously injured in alcohol-related driving collisions last year alone.
Injuries Involved with Car Accidents
Both minor and major auto accidents are the leading cause of brain and spinal injury in the United States. including but not limited to the following:
- Neck and Back Injuries
- Orthopedic Injuries
- Neurologic Injuries
- Headaches
- Muscle spasms/Inflammation in the neck and/or back
- Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ) "Jaw Problems"
- Pinched Nerves
- Disc Degeneration and Arthritic changes
- Chronic Pain Syndromes
Historically, only about half of injured victims can expect to achieve full recovery.
Our Goal
Our Goal at Murphy Law Firm is to make sure you're not a victim twice. Baton Rouge attorneys, Peyton Murphy and Scott Emonet are experienced in accident and injury cases including wrongful death and strive to maximize the recovery of their clients. They know the innocent party could easily become the victim of the insurance company by settling for less than 100% of what's rightfully owed.
Most insurance companies will only offer to pay half of the medical bills in an accident. The Baton Rouge lawyers at Murphy Law Firm will help make sure all of your medical bills get paid in a timely manner. They recommend the most experienced doctors in Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas. Because of the devastating impact an injury has it can turn the victims life "upside down" for months, sometimes years. A personal injury can be a devastating event physically, emotionally, and financially. The aftermath of such situations bring on a waterfall of filings, claims, appointments, and confusing and often conflicting information.
Make it easy and call on the Baton Rouge lawyers at Murphy Law Firm. They will help take care of your injuries, car repairs, lost wages and pain and suffering in an aggressive and timely manner. Tough-minded advocacy enables these Baton Rouge lawyers to reach a timely and successful resolution with opposing lawyers, insurance companies, and corporations through negotiation, settlement and trials. Make sure you know your rights before being taken advantage of by big insurance companies. Insurance companies are notorious for looking out for their bottom dollar not your best interest.
Why does it matter which lawyer you chose?
There are many types of lawyers (divorce, criminal, tax or real estate), but a personal injury lawyer is trained in the complexities of personal injury lawsuits and in negotiating to make sure you get a fair settlement. The guidance of the attorneys at Murphy Law Firm will prove helpful in navigating the complex legal and business issues that arise form these personal injury situations. Many personal injury claims can't be resolved without filing a lawsuit. These Baton Rouge lawyers are not afraid of litigation. Their strategy is to give their clients the highest quality of representation by striving to exceed expectations. Presenting innovative presentations of evidence to develop and communicate a convincing case, and aggressive courtroom representation helps them reach their goal.
Please do not hesitate to contact the personal injury attorneys at Murphy Law Firm or call us now at 225-928-8800 if you have suffered an injury due to any type of accident.
Our Baton Rouge, Louisiana personal injury attorneys have one goal and one goal only; to make sure you were treated fairly after your accident and that you are satisfied with the results of Peyton Murphy and Scott Emonet. We work on a contingency basis which means we do not get paid unless you get paid. We handle cases dealing with personal injuries including but not limited to: auto accidents, 18 wheeler accidents, motorcycle accidents, boating accidents, offshore and maritime accidents, railroad accidents, medical malpractice, class action, defective drugs, defective products, chemical spill and toxic exposure, slip and fall, premises liability, workers’ compensation, wrongful death, asbestos exposure and mesothelioma, and hearing loss. Our lawyers practice law in the greater Baton Rouge area and the surrounding areas including but not limited to: Baton Rouge, Gonzales, Denham Springs, Port Allen, Baker, Brusly, Walker, Zachary, Plaquemine, Prairieville, Dutch Town, and all the surrounding areas.
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