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Laborde Earles

Baton Rouge Personal Injury Lawyers

Name: Baton Rouge, LA
Brand: Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers
Rating: 5 (114 reviews)

$1 Billion+

Recovered for Louisianians

25+ Attorneys

Collaboration on every case

350+ Years

Combined years of experience

1,700+ Reviews

4.9 Google Rating

Support When You Need It Most Clear guidance from a firm that puts people first.

Pay Nothing Unless We Win Your Case

No upfront fees or billing surprises, just focused representation.

Louisiana Knowledge You Can Trust

Our team understands the roads, laws, and insurers you’re dealing with.

Insurance Companies Answer to Us

We manage the claims process while you focus on recovery.

Tell us what happened so we can protect your interests.

Tell us about your accident or injury

Case Results & Recoveries Our team shows up for you and results follow—every time.

Catastrophic Injuries $42 Million

For a burn victim in plant explosion

Wrongful Death $23 Million

For the family of a mother who died

Insurance Bad Faith $17 Million

For patients who were overbilled

Insurance Bad Faith $11.8 Million

Largest hurricane claim verdict in LA

Insurance Bad Faith $10.4 Million

Loss of revenue

Maritime Injury $8 Million

Maritime worker injured offshore

Car Accident $5.25 Million

Auto accident resulting in brain injury

Thousands of Louisianans have trusted us and won.

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When Is It Time to Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer?

It may be time to speak with a personal injury lawyer in Baton Rouge if you’ve been hurt because of another party’s negligence and are now facing medical expenses, lost income, or ongoing insurance issues. Legal help becomes especially important when liability is unclear, injuries are significant, or an insurance company is pushing for a fast payout. An experienced personal injury lawyer can get involved early to safeguard your rights, avoid missteps, and keep your claim moving forward toward the best possible result.

How a Personal Injury Lawyer Supports Your Case

Our personal injury attorneys in Baton Rouge take on the legal burden of your case from beginning to end. This includes securing evidence, evaluating medical documentation, coordinating with witnesses as needed, dealing directly with insurance adjusters, and filing a lawsuit when a fair settlement isn’t offered. By overseeing every stage of the process, we give you the space to focus on healing while we work to pursue the compensation you deserve.

Offices Across Louisiana No big egos. No runaround. Just real answers, straight talk, and a local team that knows what it means to show up for your people.

Chances are you were in an accident. We’ll guide you step-by-step.

Lafayette Alexandria Marksville New Iberia Lake Charles Baton Rouge New Orleans

Real Results for Baton Rouge Accident Victims

1,700 Five-Star Reviews from locals just like you.

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Baton Rouge Personal Injury Attorneys The right lawyer for your case

Laborde Earles

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Car Accident Injuries Injured in a car accident? We’ve got your back.

Transportation? Covered

We’ll help you with transportation if you’ve lost your car in an accident.

Don’t Sweat the Medical Bills

We’ll coordinate medical treatment and help manage your medical bills.

Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle We’ve seen it all & we’re here to help you.

Car Accidents

After a collision, our team handles insurers while you focus on healing.

Workers’ Comp

We assist injured workers facing benefit denials and employer resistance.

Truck Accidents

Our firm represents individuals injured in devastating trucking collisions.

Hurricane Damage

We challenge insurers following hurricane damage to homes or businesses.

Maritime Injury

Our lawyers guide offshore workers through complex maritime injury claims.

Premises Liability

We hold property owners accountable when unsafe conditions cause injury.

Dog Bites

Laborde Earles supports dog bite victims throughout the recovery process.

Device Failure

We hold manufacturers accountable for injuries caused by defective equipment.

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Digger Earles

David Laborde

Best of Acadiana 2025

Acadiana Profile Top Lawyer

Top 10 Trucking Trial Lawyers

Top 100 National Trial Lawyers

Best of Acadiana 2025

Our Legal Team We fight for our own.

Meet Our Team

Digger Earles

Founding Partner

Hunter, fisherman, and aggressive trial attorney, most recently securing a historic $5 million bad faith excess verdict.

Top 10 Trucking Trial Lawyers
Acadiana Profile Top Lawyer
Top 100 National Trial Lawyers

David Laborde

Founding Partner

In addition to owning a ranch and hunting on the weekends, David is recognized as a top trial lawyer in Louisiana, most recently winning a $7.2 million settlement.

Top 100 Trial Lawyers
Acadiana Profile Top Lawyer
Multi–Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Alexis Davis

Attorney

Personal injury attorney at Laborde Earles, Alexis combines award-winning legal writing with diligent advocacy, focusing on protecting clients’ interests throughout Louisiana.

Best Case Note
Law Review award winner

Aaron Bergeron

Attorney

Personal injury attorney Aaron Bergeron brings a client-first approach shaped by courtroom and judicial experience.

Law Clerk, 27th Judicial District Court
Graduated cum laude, Southern University Law Center

Ben Alexander

Attorney

Litigation attorney Ben leverages years of experience defending catastrophic, maritime, and insurance cases, including those involving the Deepwater Horizon incident.

Deepwater Horizon MDL
Rising Star 2013–2018
Top 100 honoree

Cade Melancon

Attorney

Cade brings judicial and court experience, as well as catastrophic injury litigation skills developed from pre-suit preparation through trial support and appeals.

Federal court internship
District staff attorney

Carolina De La Pena Rogers

Attorney

Carolina represents motor-vehicle crash victims, applying nationwide immigration litigation experience with a proactive strategy, clear communication, and client-focused guidance.

Spanish speaker
Immigration courts admitted
Louisiana Association for Justice

Daniel Snellings

Attorney

With more than 30 years in complex litigation, Daniel represents injured victims in auto, maritime, product liability, toxic tort, and class matters.

Martindale-Hubbell rated
Best Maritime Attorneys 2022
NITA skills certificate

David Charles Laborde Jr.

Attorney

DC handles diverse injury matters, using prior insurance-defense and entertainment-law experience to anticipate tactics, strengthen claims, and guide clients through every step.

Former defense attorney
Louisiana Bar admitted
Tulane football letterman

Derek B. Hebert

Attorney

Personal injury attorney Derek Hebert takes a proactive, detail-driven approach, building cases early to apply pressure and pursue strong results.

Full-Tuition Merit Scholarship Recipient
Certificate in Civil Law Studies

Frances Gossen O'Neal

Attorney

Fran is an experienced litigator with strong research roots, clerkship experience, and broad court admissions, providing thoughtful, steady representation for injured clients.

23rd JDC clerkships
LSU Law J.D.

Jeanne Laborde

Attorney

Personal injury attorney Jeanne has spent decades guiding clients through treatment, billing, and insurance issues with diligence, clarity, and compassion.

Bilingual English/Spanish
20+ years serving clients

Jennifer Coussan

Attorney

Lafayette native Jennifer brings sharp judicial perspective from federal and appellate clerkships, strengthening litigation strategy, motion practice, and outcomes for clients.

Federal law clerk
Third Circuit attorney

Jonathan Chatwin

Attorney

Jonathan focuses on workers’ compensation and personal injury, combining accounting training and Army service with practical, disciplined advocacy for Louisiana clients daily.

U.S. Army veteran
Fifth Circuit admitted

Kade Stutes

Attorney

Storm claim attorney Kade serves Acadiana homeowners with local roots, judicial-clerkship experience, and a steady, responsive approach to complex insurance disputes.

27th JDC judicial clerk
Society VP
Louisiana Bar 2023

Kelby Rasmussen

Attorney

Kelby practices personal injury law, drawing on courtroom insight from district-judge clerkships, to provide clear answers and steady guidance to clients following serious accidents.

36th JDC law clerk
LAJ member

Kristen Broussard Guidry

Attorney

Kristen brings more than 25 years of experience and deep insurance-defense insight, now using industry knowledge to zealously advocate for injury clients.

Top 15% LSU
Outstanding Young Lawyer
Past YLA President

Mary Cryar

Attorney

Mary turns two decades of insurance and injury defense experience into advocacy for people facing serious injuries or denied insurance claims today.

NITA instructor
Taught LSU trial advocacy
Multi-state bar admissions

Nicholas R. Rockforte

Attorney

Nicholas represents clients in injury, complex litigation, and class actions, bringing a first-in-class mindset and underdog focus to every case for clients.

Top 40 Under 40
Levee counsel

Paul Laborde

Attorney

Personal injury attorney Paul Laborde brings a thorough, disciplined approach shaped by strong legal training and a deep respect for the profession.

LSU Law Graduate
Judicial & Legislative Experience

Robert (“Rob”) Marionneaux Jr

Attorney

Trial lawyer Rob focuses on catastrophic injury and wrongful death, delivering proven courtroom results while supporting families through life-changing tragedies today.

$20.6M verdict
Million Dollar Advocates
Hall of Fame inductee

Ryan Saunders

Attorney

Ryan brings first-responder experience and trial-driven precision to complex matters, dedicated to helping clients who need a prepared, strategic advocate always today.

First responder 10+ years
Felony defense
Patent bar passed

Scott Higgins

Attorney

Scott is a seasoned injury litigator handling wrongful death, maritime, and complex multi-party cases, valuing client relationships as much as results always.

AV Preeminent rated
Licensed in Louisiana/Texas

Shawn Bordelon

Attorney

Shawn is a personal injury litigator with defense-side insight, representing clients through trial and appeals, including matters that reach the Louisiana Supreme Court level.

Former defense counsel
Louisiana Supreme Court experience

Victor Rushing

Attorney

Victor is a pre-litigation attorney who guides injured clients through early case strategy, providing clear communication and responsive, detail-oriented representation.

Western District admitted
Knights of Columbus

Wesley Elmer

Attorney

Wesley evaluates claims from both sides, helping clients understand strengths and risks while pursuing fair outcomes in personal injury matters statewide fully.

Dual-perspective counsel
Fifth Circuit admitted
Former parish bar president

Will Casanova

Attorney

Will devotes his practice to Louisiana workers’ compensation, providing injured workers with steady, informed guidance to navigate benefits, treatment, and claims.

Past Acadia Bar President
Southern graduate

Amit Gulati

Attorney

Attorney Amit Gulati brings courtroom-tested advocacy and a trial-first mindset to personal injury and criminal defense cases.

Former Orleans Public Defenders Attorney
Extensive Felony Trial Experience

Client Testimonials Hear from locals like you.

Each time I interact with a member of the Laborde Earls team I am always extremely satisfied with the service provided. I had the pleasure of speaking with Mrs....

Megan C.

This is a law firm that CARES. Im treated with so much respect. The concern and attentiveness to my health and well being completely helps my mental health thro...

Destiny B.

Kristen and Toni have taken all the stress of this experience so that I can simply focusing on my recovery from this accident that unfortunately changed my life...

Sonni M.

Mary Crier and the rest of the team is amazing. Always quick to respond to questions and to take action. They worked around our schedule as much as possible and...

Angela M.

Wesley is an excellent lawyer—knowledgeable, professional, and easy to work with. He takes the time to explain everything clearly, making the legal process much...

Tina H.

I couldn't be more pleased than I am with Laborde Earles! They care! They get great results! And they're friendly, honest people... no shady, "dirty pool" tacti...

Samuel

Wow, these folks know their stuff. After the last hurricane hit Sulphur Louisiana, I was at my wits end trying to deal with the insurance company. One call to t...

Gerrit L.

Laborde Earles goes above and beyond for their clients. I have nothing but positive things to say about their services and staff. Mr. Randal was exceptionally h...

Jamie Y.

Laborde Earles knows how to bring good out of a bad situation. After sustaining injuries and having my vehicle totaled by a driver who ran a red light, I turned...

Randal W.

Over 1,700 5-Star Reviews

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Client Success Stories

“I don’t know what we would have done if it hadn’t been for them. I’ve never had that much expertise and professionalism in my life.”

Rick Smith Truck Accident Victim

Client Success Stories

“If it wasn’t for that settlement, we wouldn’t have our home, my company or probably even the leg that I have now.”

Jude Herbert Motorcycle Accident Victim

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Community Impact Giving back is part of our foundation.

As members of the communities we serve, we invest in our neighbors—donating backpacks and bikes annually and supporting local events throughout the year.

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Experience That Works for You

Free consultations with no fees unless we recover compensation
Over 350 years of combined legal experience
Trial-ready attorneys recognized for courtroom excellence
More than $1 billion recovered for injury victims statewide
Client-focused service tailored to your needs

Our Baton Rouge personal injury lawyers understand how overwhelming an injury claim can feel. From dealing with insurance companies to preparing your case for settlement or trial, we handle the legal heavy lifting so you don’t have to. Whether your injuries were caused by a car accident, truck collision, motorcycle crash, or another serious incident, we work strategically to protect your rights and pursue the full compensation you deserve—every step of the way.

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Clear Answers to Important Questions Frequently Asked Questions

Do I Have a Valid Baton Rouge Personal Injury Claim?

Simply stating that you deserve compensation is not enough for a judge or jury to award damages. To succeed in a personal injury claim in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, you must meet the legal burden of proof.

A Baton Rouge personal injury attorney helps you prove negligence by establishing the following elements:

A party owed you a duty of care.
That party did something that caused you to get hurt.
The party’s actions directly led to your injuries.
You incurred financial losses because of your injuries.

Proving negligence can be difficult. Your lawyer works to make it clear that you are not liable for your injuries and gathers evidence to support your claim. Strong proof can help you pursue a favorable settlement or court decision.

What Is a Duty of Care in a Personal Injury Claim?

A duty of care is a legal obligation requiring someone to act reasonably to avoid causing harm to others.

For example, drivers must follow traffic laws and avoid distracted or impaired driving. Property owners must keep their premises safe for lawful visitors. Employers must provide reasonably safe working conditions.

If you are injured because another party failed to meet their duty of care, such as in a car accident or on unsafe property, you may be able to pursue compensation through an insurance claim or lawsuit. Our Baton Rouge personal injury lawyers understand how to build strong cases across many situations.

How Can a Lawyer Help When There Are Multiple Liable Parties?

When an accident involves multiple responsible parties, your claim may require coordination with several insurance companies and stakeholders.

A personal injury lawyer can identify all liable parties, review insurance policies, and negotiate on your behalf. If a settlement offer is made, your attorney explains whether it reasonably reflects your losses.

You are never required to accept a settlement. If an offer does not meet your needs, your lawyer can decline it and continue pursuing the compensation you deserve.

How Can I File a Claim for Compensation if I Get Injured?

Seek medical attention before filing a compensation claim. Prompt treatment protects your health and supports your case. Delaying care can worsen injuries and negatively affect your ability to recover damages.

Your attorney can submit your claim, assist with notifying the police when appropriate, and gather evidence such as accident reports. While you focus on recovery, your legal team manages the legal process.

You may still recover compensation even if the at-fault party is uninsured. Baton Rouge injury lawyers help address legal challenges, answer your questions, and work to avoid costly mistakes during litigation.

How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

Louisiana has a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims. This means you have a limited amount of time to seek compensation after suffering injuries caused by someone else.

Our Baton Rouge injury attorneys encourage you to take legal action as soon as possible. Acting quickly helps preserve evidence and strengthens your case. We help recover compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and other injury-related costs.

Filing a lawsuit does not automatically mean your case will go to trial. The defendant may offer a settlement before a trial date. If this happens, your attorney can help you evaluate the offer and decide whether to accept it or continue pursuing your claim.