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DUI Accidents in Baton Rouge, LA

Since 1975, Palmintier, Thrower, and Treuting Injury Attorneys has provided dedicated personal injury representation to families in Baton Rouge.

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Benjamin B. Treuting, Esq.

Updated: September 2, 2026

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Table of Contents

How Palmintier, Thrower, and Treuting Injury Attorneys Can Help A DUI Accident in Baton Rouge, LA
How Common Are DUI Accidents in Baton Rouge, LA?
What Compensation Can I Recover for My DUI Accident in Baton Rouge, LA?
We’ll Fight to Recover Compensation for All of Your DUI Accident Injuries
How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit After a DUI Accident in Louisiana?
How Much Does It Cost to Hire A DUI Accident Lawyer in Baton Rouge, LA?
Contact Our Baton Rouge DUI Accident Lawyers for a Free Consultation

DUI accidents in Baton Rouge, LA, can cause serious injuries or death. Victims of DUI accidents may also face lasting emotional and financial injuries. If you or a loved one have been involved in a DUI accident, Palmintier, Thrower, and Treuting Injury Attorneys’s Baton Rouge DUI accident lawyers are committed to fighting for injured clients.

Our team specializes in these accidents and will help you or a loved one file insurance claims or lawsuits for rightful compensation in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Contact our office today at 225-401-6962 to schedule a free consultation with our Baton Rouge DUI accident attorneys.

How Palmintier, Thrower, and Treuting Injury Attorneys Can Help A DUI Accident in Baton Rouge, LA

Palmintier, Thrower, and Treuting Injury Attorneys’s Baton Rouge personal injury lawyers bring over 80 years of combined experience to every case, including DUI accidents in Baton Rouge, LA. Our team of AV Preeminent lawyers have won over $1 billion in compensation for the injured. As experienced trial attorneys, we know how to prove liability, calculate damages, and negotiate high-value settlements in DUI accident cases.

Our Baton Rouge DUI accident lawyers will help you with the following:

Investigate your DUI accident
Identify liable parties
Prove negligence
Gather evidence and retain experts
Calculate damages
Refute allegations of comparative negligence
File DUI accident claims and lawsuits
Negotiate DUI accidents settlements
Litigate in court

If you or a loved one have been injured in a DUI accident, schedule a free consultation today with our Baton Rouge car accident attorneys.

How Common Are DUI Accidents in Baton Rouge, LA?

DUI accidents are a significant public safety concern in Louisiana, including in Baton Rouge. Each year, countless DUI accidents cause injuries, fatalities, and property damage to drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. In 2021 alone, more than 40 percent of motor vehicle crashes in Louisiana were alcohol-related and attributed to DUIs. Nearly 300 people also died in these accidents.

What Compensation Can I Recover for My DUI Accident in Baton Rouge, LA?

You may be entitled to different forms of compensation for damages sustained in a DUI accident in Baton Rouge. This compensation can be crucial to your physical, emotional, and financial recovery.

Examples of compensation you may pursue under Louisiana law include:

Medical Expenses: Medical expenses are a significant concern following a DUI accident. You may seek compensation for accident-related medical expenses, including hospitalizations, surgeries, medications, or future treatments related to your injuries.
Lost Wages and Earning Capacity: Injuries may force you to miss work. If your injuries force you to take time off work or impair your ability to earn a living, you can claim compensation for lost wages.
Pain and Suffering: DUI accidents often cause physical pain and emotional distress. You may be eligible for pain and suffering damages for pain, distress, lost enjoyment of life, and emotional trauma.
Property Damage: You may receive compensation for personal property damaged or destroyed in the DUI accident.
Punitive Damages: Punitive damages may be awarded to punish the party responsible for your DUI accident and deter similar conduct.
Wrongful Death and Funeral Expenses: Surviving family members may pursue compensation for wrongful death attributed to a DUI accident. This includes compensation for funeral and burial expenses, emotional distress, and lost financial support.

Our DUI accident lawyers in Baton Rouge will fight for the compensation you deserve for all your potential losses.

We’ll Fight to Recover Compensation for All of Your DUI Accident Injuries

DUI accidents in Baton Rouge, LA, can cause serious physical, emotional, and psychological injuries.

We will fight to recover compensation for all of your DUI accident injuries, no matter their severity, including:

Head and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
Neck and back injuries
Spinal cord injuries
Broken or fractured bones
Internal injuries
Burns and lacerations
Amputations and disfigurement
Soft tissue injuries
Psychological trauma
Fatal injuries

We understand that any injury negatively impacts your life. We fight to ensure every injury is accounted for in your claim for compensation so you have the financial support you deserve to recover.

How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit After a DUI Accident in Louisiana?

The timeframe within which you must file a lawsuit in Louisiana after a DUI accident is governed by the statute of limitations. If you have been injured in a DUI accident, you have two years from the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit in Louisiana, effective 7/1/2024. For accidents occurring before this date, you have only one year to bring a claim. If you fail to file a lawsuit in time, you will be barred from seeking compensation in court. Be sure to contact a Baton Rouge DUI accident lawyer as soon as possible to protect your rights.

How Much Does It Cost to Hire A DUI Accident Lawyer in Baton Rouge, LA?

At Palmintier, Thrower, and Treuting Injury Attorneys, our DUI accident lawyers will represent you or a loved one on a contingency fee basis. This means that you do not pay any upfront or hourly fees. Our lawyers instead take a predetermined percentage of the settlement or jury award we win on your behalf. This fee structure allows you or a loved one to access experienced lawyers without added financial pressure after a DUI accident.

Contact Our Baton Rouge DUI Accident Lawyers for a Free Consultation

If you or a loved one has been involved in a DUI accident in Baton Rouge, LA, our DUI accident lawyers understand the physical, emotional, and financial challenges. We help victims and their families fight for the rightful compensation they deserve daily.

We only get paid if we successfully recover compensation on your behalf, so schedule a free, no-risk consultation with our DUI accident attorney by calling 225-401-6962. We are ready to evaluate your case and advise you on your options for pursuing compensation.

    
 
 
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