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The Baton Rouge personal injury attorneys at Murphy Law Firm handle cases involving auto accidents.  Below is some information that may be helpful to you if you were involved in an car accident.

As long as we have highways and roads, we can be assured there will be accidents involving vehicles. Every 10 seconds, someone in the United States is involved or seriously injured in an car wreck.  About six million auto accidents occur each year resulting in forty thousand deaths. Alcohol is involved in forty percent of the deaths resulting from auto accidents, and speeding is involved in twenty-nine percent.  These auto accidents often result when motor vehicle operators speed, make improper left turns, fail to stop at red lights or stop signs, drive on the wrong side of the street, drink and drive, or travel into the rear-end of another vehicle.

Statistically, Americans are more likely to suffer a personal injury in a car or truck crash than any other type of accident.  Baton Rouge, Louisiana attorneys, Peyton Murphy and Scott Emonet, know that following an auto accident your life may change drastically, such as temporary or permanent inability to work, expensive medical bills, future medical treatment, physical pain and other damages.  Hiring an experienced personal injury attorney is an important decision.  The experienced personal injury attorneys at Murphy Law Firm and their staff successfully handle thousands of cases each year.  At Murphy Law Firm we are particularly known for our expertise in handling all manner of personal injury cases.

In Louisiana drivers are required to carry liability insurance.  In 1998 the "No Pay, No Play" statute ( La.R.S. 32:866 ) became effective. This statute forbids a motor vehicle owner who does not have liability insurance from recovering the first ten-thousand dollars of any bodily injury or property damage claim. This means if you are driving a car without insurance you  give up the right to collect your first ten-thousand dollars of personal injury and property damage claims.  Non owner passengers in the uninsured vehicle are not subject to the “No pay, No play” limitation. 

However, accidents caused by drunk drivers or hit and run drivers are not subject to the "No Pay, No Play" law. In these situations, victims are allowed to recover despite not having any insurance.

Who to Talk To
Don't talk to anyone except this office and your doctors. If your insurance company wants to talk to you before the medical bills are paid, refer them to us.

What if I'm Contacted by the Other Driver's Insurance Company?
Never give an oral statement!  Be polite, but decline to talk and refer them to our office.  The claims adjusters who call you will be very savvy negotiators.  They may maneuver around questions making you admit to things that aren't true and could later hurt your claim. 

Our Baton Rouge, Louisiana personal injury attorneys have successfully handled auto accident cases involving:  brain injuries, burns, nerve injuries, knee injuries, herniated and ruptured discs, cervical and lumbar sprains, fractures, breaks, dislocations, paralysis, back injuries, temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ) "jaw problems", pinched nerves, disc degeneration and arthritic changes, whiplash, headaches, muscle spasms, inflammation in neck and/or back, chronic pain syndromes, spinal cord injuries and bulging discs.

Murphy Law Firm enjoys a statewide reputation for exemplary service to our clients and commitment to our communities. If you or a loved one has been injured call us at 225-928-8800 or contact us for a free consultation. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get don't get paid unless there is a monetary recovery of funds.

At Murphy Law Firm, our experienced personal injury attorneys will act as your representative to insurance companies and to others involved in the claims process.  Remember, most insurance companies follow the "three D's,”  Deny, Delay and Defend. Deny you were hurt, delay handling your claim and defend their decision in drawn-out court battles. Make sure you walk away with a fair settlement.

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.