Car Crashes
Louisiana auto accidents caused 762 fatalities and approximately 59,000 suspected injuries in 2024, according to LSU's Center for Analytics & Research in Transportation Safety. If you were injured in a car crash in Baton Rouge, Bateman McDonald Law Firm fights to hold negligent drivers and their insurance companies accountable. After a serious motor vehicle crash, injured victims face painful injuries, mounting medical bills, lost wages, and the overwhelming task of fighting insurance companies. Bateman McDonald Law Firm handles car accident cases throughout Louisiana, preparing each case for trial from day one to maximize compensation for our clients.
Baton Rouge Car Accident Lawyer
What We Do for Car Accident Victims
From the moment you hire us, we manage every aspect of your claim so you can focus on physical recovery:
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Prove the at-fault driver's negligence through comprehensive investigation
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Preserve critical evidence including crash reports, witness statements, video footage, and photographs
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Connect you with appropriate medical providers for your injuries
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Handle all property damage claims with insurance companies
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Obtain medical documentation to support your case
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Negotiate aggressively with insurance adjusters
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File lawsuits in a timely manner to protect your rights
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Conduct thorough discovery and take depositions of all witnesses
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Retain expert witnesses when necessary to prove your case
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Prepare for trial and go to court when insurance companies refuse fair settlements
Common Causes of Baton Rouge Car Accidents
Louisiana car crashes occur for numerous reasons, but the most frequent causes our attorneys handle include:
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Speeding and reckless driving
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Failure to yield right-of-way
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Distracted driving (texting, phone use)
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Improper turning and lane changes
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Poor judgment and careless driving
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Drunk driving and intoxication
Injuries From Car Accidents We Handle
Car accident injuries range from minor to catastrophic. Bateman Law Firm has experience handling cases involving: • Spinal injuries – herniated discs, bulging discs, facet injuries, fractures, radiculopathy
• Traumatic brain injuries – concussions, post-concussion syndrome, TBI
• Abrasions, lacerations, and burns
• Broken bones and fractures
• Crush injuries
• Shoulder, hip, and knee injuries
• Internal organ damage
• Nerve injuries and permanent disabilities
• Disfiguring injuries
• Wrongful death
Compensation Available in Louisiana Car Accident Cases
Economic Damages
Car accident victims may recover compensation for past, current, and future medical expenses. Louisiana law also allows recovery for wage loss, loss of earning capacity, loss of employment benefits, property damage, and accident-related expenses.
Non-Economic Damages
Beyond financial losses, injured victims experience emotional difficulties and intangible losses. These "general damages" compensate for what was taken from you because of injuries caused by someone else's negligence:
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Loss of consortium
• Mental anguish and emotional distress
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of companionship Insurance companies know Bateman Law Firm prepares every case for trial.
Because of our reputation in Louisiana courtrooms, insurance companies often pay full value to avoid facing us at trial. We are trial lawyers who fight for maximum compensation for car accident victims in Baton Rouge and throughout Louisiana.