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Your Trusted Maritime & Personal Injury Legal Team
Founded in Baton Rouge, Dodson & Hooks is a dedicated legal practice specializing in personal injury litigation and admiralty law. With decades of collective experience, our team of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff employ a collaborative approach to ensure each case receives comprehensive attention. We prioritize direct client communication, offering multilingual services and 24-hour accessibility to accommodate international clients.Our firm combines traditional legal expertise with innovative strategies to achieve groundbreaking outcomes, focusing on justice for clients affected by negligence or maritime disputes. Recognized for our assertive negotiations and trial readiness, we serve clients locally, nationally, and globally.
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Personal Injury
Maritime Law
Medical Malpractice
Catastrophic Injuries
Construction Accidents
Highlights and features
- We offer a team approach with multiple attorneys per case for thorough representation.
- Our multilingual support ensures clear communication across global time zones.
- Decades of experience in complex personal injury and maritime litigation.
- Direct attorney access and regular case updates for client transparency.
- Proven success in recovering millions for clients in high-stakes cases.
What people say
Proven track record
Multilingual accessibility
Team approach
Global representation
Assertive negotiations
Services
Personal Injury
We represent clients injured due to negligence in automobile accidents, medical malpractice, and workplace incidents. Our team negotiates settlements or litigates to secure compensation for medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering. With decades of experience, we handle complex cases involving catastrophic injuries or wrongful death.
Maritime Law
Our firm specializes in maritime claims under the Jones Act, including offshore injuries, unpaid wages, and international seafarer rights. We provide multilingual support and global representation for accidents on vessels, oil rigs, and ports. Our attorneys have recovered millions in settlements for clients worldwide.
Medical Malpractice
We hold healthcare providers accountable for errors causing harm, including surgical mistakes, misdiagnosis, and medication errors. Our team collaborates with medical experts to prove negligence and secure compensation for ongoing care, lost income, and emotional distress. Cases include birth injuries and nursing home abuse.
Catastrophic Injuries
We advocate for clients with life-altering injuries like spinal cord damage, traumatic brain injuries, and amputations. Our approach includes calculating long-term medical needs and pursuing comprehensive settlements. We also represent families in wrongful death cases resulting from negligence.
Construction Accidents
Our attorneys handle claims for injuries on construction sites caused by falls, equipment failures, and unsafe conditions. We investigate third-party liability beyond workers' compensation, targeting contractors, equipment manufacturers, and property owners to maximize client recovery.
People
Richard J. Dodson
Partner
With decades of experience, Richard J. Dodson specializes in maritime law and personal injury litigation. He has secured millions in settlements for clients globally and is recognized for his strategic legal approach.
Kenneth H. Hooks, III
Partner
Kenneth H. Hooks focuses on complex personal injury cases, particularly maritime and offshore accidents. His expertise includes negotiating high-value settlements and representing clients in international disputes.
Michael A. Colomb
Partner
Michael A. Colomb specializes in medical malpractice and catastrophic injury cases. He has a proven record in litigating against healthcare providers and securing compensation for long-term care needs.
L'Reece David
Partner
L'Reece David represents clients in construction accidents and workplace injury cases. Her focus includes third-party liability claims and advocating for workers' rights under Louisiana law.
Questions
What areas of law does Dodson & Hooks specialize in?
We focus on personal injury litigation, admiralty/maritime law, medical malpractice, catastrophic injuries, and construction accidents.
Do you handle international cases?
Yes, we represent clients globally with multilingual support and international correspondent networks.
What is the Jones Act?
The Jones Act provides legal protections for seafarers injured due to employer negligence, allowing claims for damages.
How are cases involving foreign seamen handled?
We provide multilingual support and work with international correspondents to ensure proper legal representation for foreign seamen.
What payment arrangements do you offer?
We work on contingency fees for most cases, meaning no upfront costs for clients.
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