PRACTICE AREA OVERVIEW

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Insurance, Personal Injury and Criminal Defense Legal Services

Serving Lafayette and Louisiana Since 1983

The Hightower Law Firm in Lafayette has provided effective, experienced and cost-effective legal help to southern and central Louisiana for over 25 years. Our primary practice areas include:



• Personal Injury. We handle all types of personal injury matters, and offer a free consultation to discuss   your case.

• On and Offshore/Maritime Accidents, including accidents occurring on oil rigs, oil platforms, ships, barges, jack up rigs, semi-submersible vessels and drill ships.

• Car Accident Injuries. We work with accident reconstructionists, medical professionals, economists, vocational rehabilitation experts and others to prepare your case for negotiations and trial.

• 18-Wheeler/Trucking Accidents, and accidents involving commercial vehicles, tractor trailers, semi trucks and delivery vehicles.

• Wrongful Death, including accidents involving cars, trucks, motorcycles, dangerous property, on/offshore/maritime accident and workplace accidents.

• Insurance Defense. We work with insurance companies to fight unreasonable claims involving homeowner's insurance, auto insurance, uninsured/underinsured claims, medical malpractice claims, defective products and subrogation issues.

• Products Liability Defense. We have defended dozens of companies and insurers against claims involving a range of products, including bikes, bike helmets, medical devices, valves, auto products and home products.

• Insurance Bad Faith. We can help when your insurance company acts too slowly, denies your claim or disputes coverage.

• Railroad Accidents. Due to the often severe nature of the injuries caused by railroad accidents, sophisticated legal representation is needed to best position your case for trial or settlement negotiations.

• Criminal Defense, including defense of drug crimes, theft, burglary, murder, assault, DUI/DWI, environmental crimes, traffic violations, domestic violence, white collar crimes, computer-related crimes and gaming violations.

Contact Us
If you have any legal questions, or are in need of an attorney, contact the Hightower Law Firm. We offer free initial consultations, are available for evening and weekend meetings by appointment and are conveniently located in downtown Lafayette near the courthouse. To contact an experienced attorney, call 337-233-0555.



* Incorporated as Thomas R. Hightower, Jr. A Professional Law Corporation​