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Over $1 billion

In Verdicts & Settlements for Clients

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historic Louisiana
jury verdict

$409 Million

Proudly Assisting Clients Achieve

Just verdicts & Settlements

$409

Million

Wrongful Death Caused By An Impaired Driver In A Commercial Vehicle

$49

Million

Motor Vehicle Accident Involving An Impaired Driver Resulting In Serious Injury

$31.5

Million

oil field safety violation resulting in severe spinal & brain injury

$12.1

Million

A commercial vehicle ran a red light causing a collision resulting in serious injury

$7

Million

rear end car collision leading to severe injury

$7

Million

HVAC safety violation resulting in electrocution

$4

Million

Vehicle Safety violation resulting in severe neck & back injury

$3.15

Million

18 Wheeler Accident Caused A Wrongful Death

$3

Million

Wrongful death caused by commercial vehicle striking a pedestrian

$2.9

Million

a rear-end collision sent client over guardrail resulting in major injury

$2.75

Million

18 Wheeler lost load on highway resulting in accident causing serious bodily injury

$2.5

Million

commercial vehicle accident

$2.45

Million

18 wheeler failed to stop caused accident resulting in brain injury

$2.2

Million

Neck & Back injury from a multi-vehicle wreck

$2.17

Million

aggressive driving caused a motor vehicle accident

$2.1

Million

18 Wheeler reversed into client

$2

Million

18 Wheeler trailor swung into client causing serious injury

$2

Million

18 Wheeler improper lane merge caused a serious accident

$2

Million

18 Wheeler collision caused severe neck and back injuries

$1.98

Million

injuries sustained by a multi-vehicle wreck caused by poor driving

$1.93

Million

motor vehicle accident caused by a motorist running a red light

$1.86

Million

sexual abuse violation

$1.78

Million

multi-vehicle rear end collision

$1.75

Million

driving safety violation resulting in neck and back injuries

$1.75

Million

motor vehicle accident causing back and brain injury

$1.69

Million

18 wheeler collision caused a wrongful death

$1.65

Million

erratic driver caused severe accident by crossing over lanes

$1.62

Million

A premises liability case with spinal injury

$1.6

Million

back injury resulting from a motor vehicle accident

$1.5

Million

wrongful death resulting from rear-end auto accident

$1.5

Million

wrongful death resulting from a motorcycle accident

$1.495

Million

commercial vehicle collision

$1.49

Million

rear-end motor vehicle collision

$1.45

Million

commercial vehicle accident with a cement truck

$1.425

Million

sexual abuse violation

$1.4

Million

commercial vehicle caused a T-Bone collision

$1.39

Million

rear-end collision caused neck and back injuries

$1.38

Million

commercial vehicle rear-ended client resulting in spinal injury

$1.36

Million

18 wheeler rear-ended client causing severe injury

$1.3

Million

commercial vehicle spilled hydraulic fluid in highway lead to multi-vehicle accident

$1.25

Million

commercial vehicle ran a read light causing a collision

$1.25

Million

commercial vehicle spilled hydraulic fluid in highway lead to multi-vehicle accident

$1.25

Million

Commercial vehicle rear-ended client

$1.25

Million

Commercial vehicle rear-ended caused multi-vehicle accident

$1.25

Million

driver safety violation resulted in serious neck injury

$1.25

Million

Motor vehicle accident caused by driver crossing over lanes into oncoming traffic

$1.22

Million

a T-Bone motor vehicle collision caused client vehicle to flip and roll

$1.21

Million

18 wheeler ran a stop sign causing a serious motor vehicle accident

$1.20

Million

a rear-end motor vehicle accident resulting in serious injury

$1.20

Million

18 wheeler lost load on highway resulting in serious injury

$1.15

Million

18 wheeler caused serious accident

$1.12

Million

a rear-end collision vehicle accident

$1.1

Million

a rear-end collision vehicle accident

$1.1

Million

motor vehicle accident caused by illegal passing

$1.03

Million

medical malpractice causing serious leg injury

$1.03

Million

Commercial Vehicle lost control of trailer resulting in serious back and neck injury

$1

Million

Crane operator was struck by a falling pole

$1

Million

T-Bone motor vehicle accident

$1

Million

A commercial vehicle failed to yield causing a severe accident

$1

Million

product failure resulted in leg injury

$1

Million

Failure to use lighting on an 18-wheeler log truck caused a serious accident

$1

Million

wrongful death caused by an 18 wheeler accident

$1

Million

motor vehicle accident caused by a failure to yield

$999

Thousand

motor vehicle accident caused by a rear-end collision

$985

Thousand

commercial vehicle in reverse collided with client

$980

Thousand

failure to yield resulted in a serious motor vehicle accident

$978

Thousand

motor vehicle accident caused by a failure to yield

$975

Thousand

18 wheeler caused a rollover accident

$960

Thousand

18 wheeler rear ended client

$952

Thousand

driving safety violation resulting in serious injury

$950

Thousand

commercial vehicle rear-ended client while at a complete stop

$950

Thousand

client vehicle rear-ended at high speed

$950

Thousand

motor vehicle accident resulted in severe neck injury

$935

Thousand

commercial vehicle accident

$925

Thousand

tow truck failed to secure load resulting in severe injury

$925

Thousand

18 wheeler failed to yield at an intersection

$910

Thousand

motor vehicle accident caused by a rear end collision

$900

Thousand

a rear end collision caused by a failure to stop at a sign

$900

Thousand

a T-Bone collisions resulted in a multi-vehicle accident

$900

Thousand

commercial vehicle accident

$900

Thousand

a head-on auto collision

$900

Thousand

a motor vehicle accident resulting in serious injury

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Morris & Dewett Injury Lawyers has confronted every litigation and negotiation tactic businesses, insurance companies, and their legal counsel use. Our reputation is based on winning big cases by taking on huge corporations and insurance companies and recovering just compensation for our clients. We have years of experience proving liability and negligence. Louisiana juries have awarded our clients significant judgments after telling their stories in a persuasive, fact-based approach. Our reputation brings legal adversaries to the negotiating table in good faith. Our team makes the legal process as painless as possible. We understand that you are under stress. Our client management team is ready to handle everything on your behalf while keeping you informed.

We will

Move fast to make sure evidence is preserved on-site
Send out demand and preservation letters to make sure digital records are unaltered
Investigate with our network of experts to figure out “what really happened”
Depose responsible parties to get the truth on record
Prepare filings to get the vital evidence you need into the trial
Work through the legal maze to keep opposing counsel from suppressing evidence
Negotiate on your behalf
If necessary and with your consent, go to trial and present your case
Finally, undertand that this is your loss, your case, and your recover. We never lose sight of the fact that we work for you!

No One Has More

satisfied clients

With over 1400+ five star reviews, our clients have further proven why we are a top personal injury firm that you can count on.

4.9

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Karl L.

Great team to work with

Shannon W.

This has been an amazing journey from start to finish. Lane Robinson and Erin Talley has been to helpful and showed so much concern for someone they didn't even know. Weekly calls and updated information. I'm grateful and give them 5 stars. Thank you

Debra A.

I was so impressed with the entire experience I had with Morris & Dewitt. Every part of the process was made effortless. The team could not have been more professional and accommodating. Morgan Berryhill made sure every question was answered and every T crossed and I dotted. She was always a step ahead of every detail. She allowed me to email, text or call with any concern and she was always prompt to get back with me with a reassuring answer. From the front desk to my attorney Josh. I could not have asked for a better outcome. Thank you everyone at Morris & Dewitt.

Aleaka M.

Kind, efficient staff, highly recommend!

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our client's stories

jeremy

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truck accident victim

“It has never been a doubt in my mind that they have fought for me from the time of first meeting Trey, looking at me saying, ‘You’re going to be okay, we’re going to take care of you’, all the way up to the present day.”

We Know That

Preparation Matters

Expert Witnesses

We have built strong relationships with legal experts and outside resources to benefit your case and explore all available legal tactics.

Trial Experience

We have extensive trial experience and have a reputation for successfully taking on big insurance companies on your behalf.

Jury Research

We are members of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates forum. We know what juries need to hear to reach a fair settlement.

Focus Groups

Preparation is key. We use every resource available to ensure your case is as strong as possible.

“The fastest way to settle a case is to prepare for trial. Insurance companies know which firms will go to court and which will not. It is important to choose a firm that will go the distance.”

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Our Winning Reputation

More Than Half of Our Cases Start With A Referral From Another Attorney

Our Resources & Connections Help You Heal & Achieve Justice

Attorneys in Louisiana and Texas refer their complex cases to us because we’re known for our record-breaking victories and client satisfaction. That’s why more than 50% of the cases we have handled in recent years were started through referrals from other attorneys and law firms.

We have the capital to fully fund the largest cases, the professional network to make sure the most effective experts are on our side, and the expertise to help you rebuild your life.

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