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About Jeff W. Watson
Jeff Watson graduated from Louisiana State University Law School in 2000 and is licensed to practice in all Louisiana state and federal courts. He is an active member of the Baton Rouge Bench Bar Association and the Louisiana Association for Justice. Throughout his career, Jeff has represented clients across Louisiana, including Shreveport, Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, Denham Springs, Lafayette, New Orleans, and Zachary.
Jeff has practiced personal injury law for the past 14 years, following eight years as an insurance defense attorney representing major insurance companies such as State Farm, Progressive, and Farm Bureau. His experience working on behalf of insurance companies provided him with valuable insight into how they evaluate, negotiate, and defend claims. Jeff now uses that knowledge to advocate for injured individuals and help his clients pursue the compensation they deserve.
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.
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