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Find Medical Malpractice Lawyers Near You in Baton Rouge, LA
Directory of medical malpractice lawyers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Verify credentials with the state bar before hiring.
19 attorneys listed
Updated May 2026
Baton Rouge, LA
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Showing 19 medical malpractice lawyers in Baton Rouge, LA
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Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys
5656 Hilton Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 269-1300 getgordon.com
Dudley DeBosier Injury Lawyers
1075 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 230-5843 dudleydebosier.com
Spencer Calahan Injury Lawyers
827 St Louis St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 387-2323 calahanlaw.com
Morris Bart Personal Injury Lawyers
5112 Corporate Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 341-5694 morrisbart.com
Joubert Law Firm
2171 Quail Run Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 761-3822 joubertlawfirm.com
Locke Meredith, Sean Fagan & Associates
1300 Millerville Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 272-5555 lockemeredithlaw.com
Murphy Law Firm
2354 S Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 928-8800 murphylawfirm.com
Babcock Injury Lawyers
10101 Siegen Ln #3c, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 240-4053 stephenbabcock.com
Tomeny | Best Injury Lawyers
9191 Siegen Ln #7, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 350-3655 tomenybest.com
Mansfield Melancon Injury Lawyers
404 Europe St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 535-3323 mmcdlaw.com
Fletcher, Lowe & Chenevert, LLC
10543 N Glenstone Pl, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 888-8000 fletcherandroy.com
Rozas Injury Law
9332 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 401-3727 rozasinjurylaw.com
Walter R Krousel Jr & Associates
4831 North Blvd #1, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 927-6666 notyourfaultcallwalt.com
Palmintier, Thrower, and Treuting Injury Attorneys
618 Main St, Baton Rouge, LA 70801
(225) 401-6962 plgroupla.com
Fisher Injury Lawyers
10915 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 766-1234 fisherinjurylawyers.com
MGM Injury Attorneys
340 Florida St, Baton Rouge, LA 70801
(225) 344-3555 mgmattorneys.com
Murray & Murray LLC
4970 Bluebonnet Blvd Ste B, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 285-2475 murraylaw.net
Bianca | Matkins, Trial Lawyers
8212 Summa Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 925-2877 bianca-matkins.com
Shanklin Sosa Injury Law
1737 Oakdale Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 223-6333 shanklinsosa.com
Medical malpractice lawyers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana help patients who have been harmed by negligent healthcare providers. Louisiana has a unique cap on damages and a one-year prescriptive period for filing a claim. A local attorney can guide you through the state medical review panel process required before most lawsuits.
What Does a Medical Malpractice Lawyer in Baton Rouge Cost?
Medical malpractice lawyers in Baton Rouge typically work on a contingency fee basis, meaning they take a percentage of any settlement or award. Common fees range from 33 to 40 percent of the recovery. Some firms may charge additional costs for expert witnesses and court filing fees. Many offer a free initial consultation. This is general information and not legal advice.
* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by attorney and case complexity. This is not legal advice — consult directly with an attorney for fee specifics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time limit to file a medical malpractice lawsuit in Louisiana?
In Louisiana, you generally have one year from the date of the alleged malpractice or from when you discovered the injury to file a claim. There is also a three-year overall limit from the date of the act, except in cases of fraud or foreign objects left in the body.
Does Louisiana have a cap on medical malpractice damages?
Yes. Louisiana law limits total damages for medical malpractice to 500,000 dollars plus future medical care costs. This cap applies per provider and per occurrence, and it includes both economic and non-economic damages.
What is the medical review panel in Louisiana?
Before suing a healthcare provider in Louisiana, you must first submit your claim to a medical review panel. The panel reviews the evidence and issues an opinion on whether the provider breached the standard of care. This process is required by the Louisiana Medical Malpractice Act.
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