Success Stories

Murphy Law Firm has achieved four record verdicts at the Louisiana Supreme Court

More than $250 million earned for
our clients in Louisiana

Hear about some of our cases below. Results can vary, but what stays the same is the kindness and dedication Murphy Law Firm always shows our clients. Contact us to see what we can do to make your case our next success story!

Murphy Law Firm Secures $18.9m Jury Verdict For Car
Crash Victim And Family – Why Your Lawyer Matters!

Murphy Law Firm recently represented a client who was seriously injured in a car accident. Peyton Murphy and our team of auto accident attorneys worked tirelessly for over two years gathering information and building a winning case for our client. The case was taken to court where our experienced trial lawyers effectively argued on behalf of our client, who was awarded over $13 million in damages for his personal injuries. Our client’s wife and two young children were also awarded a combined $5.5 million for loss of consortium. The total jury verdict equaled over $18.9 million for the client and his family.

The Judgment, In This Case, Was Nearly Five Times Higher
Than Any Settlement Offer From The Defendant.

If you’re wondering if having an attorney or who you choose to represent you matters, the proof is in this verdict. Having a lawyer who truly hears you and is passionate about helping you get justice can make all the difference in the world. Peyton Murphy believed that justice would prevail with a fair result for the client, and that confidence and a strong argument ultimately delivered a favorable ruling.

This verdict is only one of many wins we’ve secured for accident victims all over Louisiana. Our firm has earned over $250 million for our clients through trials and settlements. Results can vary, but what will always stay the same is the dedication that we will provide for each and every client.

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$500,000

Premises Liability

A Walker, Louisiana man was enjoying the pool at a Gonzales, Louisiana hotel when poorly designed restroom door quickly slammed into his heel, causing damage to his Achilles tendon. An architecture expert examined the defective condition. Based upon the expert opinion, Murphy Law Firm reached a $500,000 settlement with the premises liability insurer.

$550,000

Premises Liability

A woman from Broussard, Louisiana was injured by a dangerous, slippery substance on the floor while patronizing a Lafayette restaurant. The Murphy Law Firm team was able to reach a $550,000 settlement after filing suit in Lafayette Parish.

$1 MILLION

Truck Accidents

A worker from Evangeline Parish suffered neck and shoulder injuries when an 18-wheeler tried to overtake him in icy conditions on US Hwy 190 near Krotz Springs. The Defendants agreed to pay all policy limits, including property damage, after suit was filed in St. Landry Parish.

$1,015,000

Auto Accidents

A Prairieville, Louisiana woman was struck while attempting a u-turn on Florida Boulevard sustaining catastrophic injuries to her brain and other orthopedic injuries. Despite a likely high degree of comparative fault of the plaintiff, Murphy Law Firm was able to secure a settlement of all available insurance proceeds after filing suit in East Baton Rouge Parish.

$1.1 MILLION

Auto Accidents

A woman from Baker, Louisiana was injured in a parking lot accident when a driver reversed into her vehicle as she was exiting the parking lot. After filing suit in East Baton Rouge Parish, Murphy Law Firm was able to negotiate a settlement of $1,100,000 despite the minimal impact collision.

$1.25 MILLION

Auto Accidents

A man from Gonzales, Louisiana was injured when he was unable to avoid striking a left turning motorist who turned in front of him, causing his vehicle to rotate 360 degrees and overturn onto its roof. Plaintiff underwent cervical fusion surgery. The parties reached a settlement of $1,250,000.

$1.55 MILLION

Auto Accidents

After a rear end collision, a Baton Rouge recovering from a prior back surgery required additional surgery. Murphy Law Firm was able recover a total of $1,550,000 after filing suit in East Baton Rouge Parish.

$4.0 MILLION

Auto Accidents

A Baton Rouge area woman was struck in a rear-end collision, sustaining permanent spinal injuries. A $4,000,000 settlement was reached after filing suit in East Baton Rouge Parish.

$4.69 MILLION

Auto Accidents

A nurse from Lafayette, Louisiana was struck in a rear-end collision in a construction zone and pushed off of the roadway, partially overturning the vehicle. Plaintiff sustained TBI, post-concussive syndrome, neck, shoulder, wrist and lumbar injuries. The case resolved for all available policy limits after extensive litigation.

$18.9 MILLION

Auto Accidents

A jury awarded an $18,900,000 verdict for a St. Gabriel man who suffered a moderate traumatic brain injury and other serious permanent injuries as a result of a crash on I-10 in LaPlace, LA.

$12.5 MILLION

Mesothelioma

Two refinery workers made a claim for mesothelioma caused by exposure to asbestos while working at a refinery in Baton Rouge. A $12,500,000 verdict was awarded in Iberville Parish.

$3.8 MILLION

Truck Accidents

When two 18-wheelers crashed head-on into each other near Crowley, Louisiana. According to the coroner, the client died upon impact. Just 19 days before trial, our team secured a $3.8 million settlement for the grieving family. Lost wages were not claimed as a result of the accident.

$9.5 MILLION

Mesothelioma

Two refinery workers from a refinery in East Baton Rouge Parish won a $9,500,000 verdict due to work exposure to asbestos after suit was filed in Iberville Parish.

$3.3 MILLION

Auto Accidents

A mother made a claim for the death of her child that occurred on I-110. Immediately after filing suit, the at-fault parties agreed to pay $3,300,000.00.

$3.8 MILLION

Mesothelioma

An engineer who spent his career in the oilfield was diagnosed with mesothelioma from work exposure to asbestos reached a $3,800,000 settlement after filing suit in Plaquemines Parish.

$4.5 MILLION

Mesothelioma

The wife of a refinery worker was diagnosed with mesothelioma which was caused due to household exposure by washing the husband’s work clothes. The parties reached a $4,500,000 settlement agreement after the suit was filed in Iberville Parish.