When you have been injured because of the careless or negligent act of another person, you want an experienced lawyer to help you get full and fair compensation for all your injuries. If you can't work or need long-term medical care or live every day with significant pain, you want an attorney who can help you get the recovery you need to move forward with your life.
At the law Office of Baggett, McCall, Burgess, Watson & Gaugham, we have fought for the rights of personal injury victims since 1958. We have handled thousands of cases, offering comprehensive legal knowledge and stability to injured people. We built our successful practice on a commitment to personalized, efficient and responsive service. We work closely with a team of trained investigators, paralegals and support staff to prepare and present the best case for your financial recovery.
To set up an appointment, contact our office via email or call us at 337-478-8888 (toll free at 800-256-1137. Your first meeting is without cost or obligation.
Our Personal Injury Practice
We focus our practice exclusively on the needs of personal injury victims, handling claims involving:
- General negligence. In our general negligence practice, we protect the rights of people who have been injured in car, truck and motorcycle accidents, whether as drivers, passengers or pedestrians. We also handle claims involving dangerous or defective products, including prescription or over-the-counter drugs.
- Work-related accidents. We represent people who have been injured on the job, from maritime workers to railroad employees. We have extensive experience handling Jones Act and FELA claims, and also know how to protect the rights of construction workers. We have also been at the forefront of work-related toxic tort litigation, handling claims involving mesothelioma and asbestosis, as well as benzene and vinyl chloride exposure.
- Professional malpractice. We advocate for people who have suffered personal injury or financial loss because of medical or legal malpractice.
We handle all types of injuries, from soft-tissue damage to serious and catastrophic losses, including spinal cord and brain injury, paralysis, burns, broken bones and amputation or loss of limb. We also represent individuals and families in wrongful death actions.
Contact Our Office
We offer a free initial consultation to all prospective personal injury clients. Contact our office online or call us at 337-478-8888 (toll free at 800-256-1137) for an appointment. We take all personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. We will only charge attorney fees if we are able to recover compensation for your injuries.
