Dedicated Attorney With More Than 30 Years of Experience If you have been seriously injured in an accident, you have many questions. You want to know how you are going to pay your medical expenses. If you are unable to work because of your injuries, you want to know how you are going to pay your bills. If you were in a car accident, you want to know how to get your car repaired or replaced. If you need answers to these and other questions, call the Law Offices of Scott T. Gegenheimer. Our law firm is in Baton Rouge and represents injured men, women and children across Louisiana. Regardless of how serious you think your injury is, even low-impact accidents can cause serious damage. Contact us to discuss your case today with an experienced Baton Rouge personal injury attorney.
Drunk driving accidents are devastating for injured victims and their families. Getting behind the wheel after consuming alcohol is not only illegal and negligent, but the cause of hundreds of injuries and deaths in Louisiana each year. If you or a loved one was injured or killed due to the negligence of a drunk driver, you have legal options in seeking just compensation. Obtain the help of an experienced Baton Rouge drunk driving accident lawyer.
Wrongful Death
Texting and driving is illegal under Louisiana law. It is a primary offense, which means that a driver can be pulled over for texting while driving as the offense that was observed by an officer. This also means that an individual who caused the accident could be cited for the cellphone usage, as well as being held responsible for any injuries that resulted. In some cases, other drivers may not survive the crash. The negligent driver may then be the subject of a wrongful death case, which our firm confidently and compassionately handles, that is filed due to the driver’s carelessness.
Hit and Run
Hit-and-runs: It can be frustrating to deal with a hit-and-run, not knowing who caused the accident. Our firm is committed to helping clients understand their rights to compensation from their own insurance company as well as finding the driver who left the scene of the accident.
Louisiana law requires every driver to carry insurance coverage. This law is known as the “no pay no play” law. Generally speaking, if you do not have car insurance and are in a car accident, you forfeit the first $15,000 of your bodily injury claim and the first $25,000 of your property damage claim. We strongly encourage every driver in Louisiana to carry proper amounts of auto insurance.
In an instant, a car accident can change the entire course of a person’s life. Injuries, both physical and mental, as well as monetary costs can impact an individual and his or her family for the rest of their lives. It may be possible to seek compensation for lost wages, medical expenses, and pain and suffering from the negligent party with the help of an experienced personal injury and accident lawyer.
Medical Malpractice
The loss of a limb due to a car accident, truck wreck, workplace injury or medical malpractice severely impacts the rest of a person’s life. Not only has a victim’s life changed forever, but he or she may not be able to work due to the extent of the injuries. Beyond the physical damage is the emotional trauma a victim must go through. If you or a loved one has suffered an amputation due to the negligence of others, contact an experienced Baton Rouge amputations attorney to seek compensation for any damages suffered.
Auto Accidents
Dog Bites
Although dogs are known as man’s best friend, sometimes they can be your worst enemy. Every year more than 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs. Dog bites or dog attacks can cause severe injuries to you or your child. Children are often victims of dog bites due to their smaller stature. In fact, the rate of child dog bites is highest for children ages 5 to 9.
Slip and Fall Injury
Remember to take extra precaution during rainy days and know what you and property owners are responsible for when it’s raining. Caution is required from both sides or slip and fall injuries may be the result.