# Simien & Simien, LLC > A Louisiana-based personal injury law firm representing injured clients throughout Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi, with offices in Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, New Orleans, and Houston. The firm handles auto, truck, motorcycle, and bicycle accidents, maritime and offshore injuries, asbestos and mesothelioma, mass torts, bad faith insurance and storm/hurricane claims, workplace and industrial accidents, environmental and oilfield contamination, and wrongful death, all on a contingency-fee basis (no attorney's fees unless the firm secures compensation). The firm's attorneys bring more than 100 years of combined legal experience and a track record that includes a recovery in the historic tobacco litigation. Simien & Simien emphasizes a client-centered approach, regional insight across the Gulf Coast legal systems, and transparent communication, handling cases through both negotiation and litigation. Free initial consultations are available, including virtual meetings by request, and the firm offers Spanish-language service (se habla espanol). - Main phone: (225) 224-2222 (toll free) - Email: contacts@simien.com - Service area: Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi, with additional matters handled elsewhere through local counsel. - Spanish-language site: https://www.simien.com/es/inicio/ General Louisiana personal injury law context the firm's matters commonly involve: - Prescriptive period: Louisiana historically allowed one year to file most personal injury claims; for causes of action arising on or after July 1, 2024, the period was extended to two years (Louisiana Civil Code art. 3493.1). - Fault: Louisiana follows a pure comparative fault rule, so an injured party can recover even if mostly at fault, with damages reduced by their percentage of fault. - Maritime law: offshore and maritime injuries may be governed by federal law, including the Jones Act and the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. ## Firm Overview - [Home](https://www.simien.com/): Firm overview and practice areas. - [Our Attorneys](https://www.simien.com/about/): Attorney profiles and credentials. - [Results](https://www.simien.com/results/): Notable case results. - [Consumer Alerts](https://www.simien.com/consumer-alerts/): Consumer safety alerts. - [Press Releases](https://www.simien.com/press-releases/): Firm press releases. - [Blog](https://www.simien.com/blog/): Articles on personal injury law. - [Testimonials](https://www.simien.com/testimonials/): Client reviews. - [Contact Us](https://www.simien.com/contact-us/): Free consultation request and office details. ## Attorneys - [Eulis Simien, Jr.](https://www.simien.com/eulissimienjr/): Attorney; biography and credentials. - [Jimmy Simien](https://www.simien.com/jimmysimien/): Attorney; biography and credentials. - [Mark W. Simien](https://www.simien.com/markwsimien/): Attorney; biography and credentials. - [Brent M. Steier](https://www.simien.com/brentmsteier/): Attorney; biography and credentials. - [Caleb Brown](https://www.simien.com/calebbrown/): Attorney; biography and credentials. - [Roy Bergeron, Jr.](https://www.simien.com/roylouisbergeronjr/): Attorney; biography and credentials. ## Practice Areas - [Personal Injury](https://www.simien.com/personal-injury-law-firm/): General personal injury representation. - [Auto Accidents](https://www.simien.com/car-accident-lawyer/): Car and auto accident claims. - [Truck Accidents](https://www.simien.com/truck-accident-lawyer/): 18-wheeler and commercial truck crash claims. - [Motorcycle Accidents](https://www.simien.com/motorcycle-accidents-lawyer/): Representation for injured riders. - [Bicycle Accidents](https://www.simien.com/bicycle-accidents-lawyer/): Cyclist injury claims. - [Slip and Fall](https://www.simien.com/slip-and-fall-lawyer/): Slip, trip, and fall claims. - [Maritime and Offshore Injuries](https://www.simien.com/maritime-and-offshore-injury-lawyer/): Jones Act and offshore injury claims. - [Federal Employers' Liability Act](https://www.simien.com/federal-employers-liability-act-lawyer/): FELA railroad worker injury claims. - [Work Place and Industrial Accidents](https://www.simien.com/workers-compensation-lawyer/): Workplace and industrial injury claims. - [Defective Products](https://www.simien.com/defective-and-dangerous-products-lawyer/): Dangerous and defective product claims. - [Asbestos and Mesothelioma](https://www.simien.com/asbestos-and-mesothelioma-lawyer/): Asbestos exposure and mesothelioma claims. - [Mass Torts](https://www.simien.com/mass-tort-lawyer/): Mass tort litigation. - [Bad Faith Insurance Claims](https://www.simien.com/bad-faith-insurance-claims-lawyer/): Claims against insurers acting in bad faith. - [Storm and Hurricane-Related Insurance Claims](https://www.simien.com/storm-and-hurricane-related-insurance-claims-lawyer/): Storm and hurricane property insurance claims. - [Environmental Damage](https://www.simien.com/environmental-property-damage-lawyer/): Environmental property damage claims. - [Oilfield Contamination](https://www.simien.com/oilfield-contamination-lawyer/): Oilfield contamination claims. - [Business Litigation](https://www.simien.com/business-litigation-lawyer/): Business and commercial disputes. - [Qui Tam and Government Fraud](https://www.simien.com/qui-tam-and-government-fraud/): Whistleblower and government fraud claims. - [Immigration](https://www.simien.com/immigration-lawyer/): Immigration legal matters. - [Wrongful Death](https://www.simien.com/wrongful-death-lawyer/): Claims brought by families after a fatal accident. ## Auto Accident Resources - [Common Causes of Car Accidents](https://www.simien.com/car-accident-lawyer/common-causes-of-car-accidents/): Overview of common crash causes. - [Distracted Driving Accidents](https://www.simien.com/distracted-driving-accidents-lawyer/): Distracted driver crash claims. - [Drowsy Driving](https://www.simien.com/drowsy-driving-accident-lawyer/): Fatigued driver crash claims. - [Drunk Driving Accidents](https://www.simien.com/drunk-driving-accidents-lawyer/): Impaired driver crash claims. - [Negligent Drivers](https://www.simien.com/negligent-drivers-accident-lawyer/): Negligent driver crash claims. - [Reckless Driving](https://www.simien.com/reckless-driving-accident-lawyer/): Reckless driving crash claims. - [Shredded Tire Accidents](https://www.simien.com/shredded-tire-accidents-lawyer/): Tire failure crash claims. - [Speeding](https://www.simien.com/speeding-accident-lawyer/): Speeding-related crash claims. - [Tailgating Accidents](https://www.simien.com/tailgating-accidents-lawyer/): Tailgating crash claims. - [Texting-While-Driving Accidents](https://www.simien.com/texting-while-driving-accidents-lawyer/): Texting-related crash claims. - [Types of Car Crashes](https://www.simien.com/car-accident-lawyer/types-of-car-crashes/): Overview of crash types. - [Types of Injuries](https://www.simien.com/car-accident-lawyer/types-of-injuries/): Overview of common crash injuries. ## Injury Types - [Airbag Injuries](https://www.simien.com/airbag-injuries-lawyer/): Airbag-related injury claims. - [Concussions](https://www.simien.com/concussion-injury-lawyer/): Concussion injury claims. - [Dental Injuries](https://www.simien.com/dental-injuries-lawyer/): Dental injury claims. - [Facial Injuries](https://www.simien.com/facial-injuries-lawyer/): Facial injury claims. - [Neck and Back Injuries](https://www.simien.com/neck-and-back-injuries-lawyer/): Neck and back injury claims. - [Seatbelt Injuries](https://www.simien.com/seatbelt-injuries-lawyer/): Seatbelt-related injury claims. - [Skull Fractures](https://www.simien.com/skull-fractures-injury-lawyer/): Skull fracture injury claims. - [Spinal Cord Injuries and Paralysis](https://www.simien.com/spinal-cord-injuries-and-paralysis-lawyer/): Spinal cord injury and paralysis claims. - [Traumatic Brain Injury](https://www.simien.com/traumatic-brain-injury-lawyer/): Traumatic brain injury claims. - [Whiplash](https://www.simien.com/whiplash-injury-lawyer/): Whiplash injury claims. ## Workplace Accident Resources - [Reporting a Workplace Injury](https://www.simien.com/reporting-a-workplace-injury-lawyer/): Guide to reporting a workplace injury. - [Workers' Compensation Benefits](https://www.simien.com/workers-compensation-lawyer/workers-compensation-benefits/): Guide to workers' compensation benefits. ## Office Locations - Baton Rouge Office: 7908 Wrenwood Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70809. (225) 224-2222. - Lake Charles Office: One Lakeshore Dr, Suite 1270, Lake Charles, LA 70629. (337) 226-0764. - New Orleans Office: 1615 Poydras Street, Suite 900, New Orleans, LA 70112. (504) 226-7361. - Houston Office: 3730 Kirby Drive, Suite 1200, Houston, TX 77098. (713) 234-6252. ## Service Areas (Cities We Serve) - [Baton Rouge](https://www.simien.com/baton-rouge-personal-injury-lawyer/): Personal injury in Baton Rouge. - [Baker](https://www.simien.com/baker-personal-injury-lawyer/): Personal injury in Baker. - [Breaux Bridge](https://www.simien.com/breaux-bridge-personal-injury-lawyer/): Personal injury in Breaux Bridge. - [Cameron](https://www.simien.com/cameron-personal-injury-lawyer/): Personal injury in Cameron. - [Church Point](https://www.simien.com/church-point-personal-injury-lawyer/): Personal injury in Church Point. - [Denham Springs](https://www.simien.com/denham-springs-personal-injury-lawyer/): Personal injury in Denham Springs. - [Duson](https://www.simien.com/duson-personal-injury-lawyer/): Personal injury in Duson. - [Gonzalez](https://www.simien.com/gonzalez-personal-injury-lawyer/): Personal injury in Gonzalez. - [Grand Coteau](https://www.simien.com/grand-coteau-personal-injury-lawyer/): Personal injury in Grand Coteau. - [Hackberry](https://www.simien.com/hackberry-personal-injury-lawyer/): Personal injury in Hackberry. - [Hammond](https://www.simien.com/hammond-personal-injury-lawyer/): Personal injury in Hammond. - [Iberville Parish](https://www.simien.com/iberville-parish-personal-injury-lawyer/): Personal injury in Iberville Parish. - [Iowa](https://www.simien.com/iowa-personal-injury-lawyer/): Personal injury in Iowa, Louisiana. - [Jennings](https://www.simien.com/jennings-personal-injury-lawyer/): Personal injury in Jennings. - [Lafayette](https://www.simien.com/lafayette-personal-injury-lawyer/): Personal injury in Lafayette. - [Lake Charles](https://www.simien.com/lake-charles-personal-injury-lawyer/): Personal injury in Lake Charles. - [Mossville](https://www.simien.com/mossville-personal-injury-lawyer/): Personal injury in Mossville. - [New Iberia](https://www.simien.com/new-iberia-personal-injury-lawyer/): Personal injury in New Iberia. - [Opelousas](https://www.simien.com/opelousas-personal-injury-lawyer/): Personal injury in Opelousas. - [Scott](https://www.simien.com/scott-personal-injury-lawyer/): Personal injury in Scott. - [St. Gabriel](https://www.simien.com/st-gabriel-personal-injury-lawyer/): Personal injury in St. Gabriel. - [St. Landry Parish](https://www.simien.com/st-landry-parish-personal-injury-lawyer/): Personal injury in St. Landry Parish. - [St. Martinville](https://www.simien.com/st-martinville-personal-injury-lawyer/): Personal injury in St. Martinville. - [Sulphur](https://www.simien.com/sulphur-personal-injury-lawyer/): Personal injury in Sulphur. - [Sunset](https://www.simien.com/sunset-personal-injury-lawyer/): Personal injury in Sunset. - [Tangipahoa Parish](https://www.simien.com/tangipahoa-parish-personal-injury-lawyer/): Personal injury in Tangipahoa Parish. - [Welsh](https://www.simien.com/welsh-personal-injury-lawyer/): Personal injury in Welsh. - [Westlake](https://www.simien.com/westlake-personal-injury-lawyer/): Personal injury in Westlake. ## Optional - [Site Map](https://www.simien.com/site-map/): Full index of site pages. - [Disclaimer](https://www.simien.com/disclaimer/): Legal disclaimer. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.simien.com/privacy-policy/): Site privacy policy.