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About Jeff W. Watson
Jeff Watson graduated from Louisiana State University Law School in 2000. He is licensed to practice in all Louisiana state and federal courts. Jeff is an active member of the Baton Rouge Bench Bar Association and the Louisiana Association for Justice. He’s represented clients across Louisiana, including but not limited to: Shreveport, Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, Denham Springs, Lafayette, New Orleans, and Zachary.
Jeff has been a personal injury attorney for the last 14 years. Previously, he was an insurance defense attorney for 8 years, where he learned the ‘tricks of the trade’ representing insurance companies such as State Farm, Progressive, and Farm Bureau. Jeff’s time as a defense attorney was invaluable in his pursuit to become the best possible personal injury attorney.
A few of his notable results include:
- $6,000,000 — Client suffers leg burns due to a maintenance employee’s negligent handling of a hot water heater complaint.
- $1,800,000 — 18-wheeler collision resulting in severe neck, back, and shoulder injuries.
- $1,650,000 — Road collapse resulting in severe back and leg injuries.
- $1,300,000 — Head-on collision resulting in herniated discs requiring back surgery.
- $1,275,000 — Rear-end collision resulting in neck and back injuries requiring multiple medical procedures.
- $1,250,000 — Collision caused by a driver making a left turn in front of another vehicle, resulting in spinal injuries.
- $1,150,000 — Rear-end collision resulting in spinal injuries requiring surgery.
- $1,000,000 — Rear-end collision resulting in herniated cervical discs requiring neck surgery.
- $1,000,000 — Pedestrian struck by a vehicle while checking his mail, resulting in severe neck and ankle injuries.
- $1,000,000 — Collision caused by a driver making a left turn in front of another vehicle, resulting in spinal injuries/
- $975,000 — 18-wheeler collision at a railroad crossing resulting in neck and back injuries.
- $880,000 — Collision involving an illegal left turn resulting in head and back injuries.
- $865,000 — Rear-end collision resulting in herniated cervical discs requiring neck surgery.
- $765,000 — Lane-change collision resulting in neck and shoulder injuries.
Jeff is married to Ashley Browning Watson, and they have three children. When not practicing law, Jeff also enjoys golf, fishing, collecting sports memorabilia, and spending time with family.
Jeff Watson is ready to take your call.
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Denham Springs Office
163 Del Orleans Ave., Denham Springs, LA 70726
Gonzales Office
220 S. Burnside Ave. Gonzales, LA 70737
New Orleans Office
3900 Veterans Memorial Blvd. STE 300 Metairie, LA 70002
Zachary Office
4361 Main St. Zachary, LA 70791
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