Nelson & Hammons

read moreNelson & Hammons was formed in 1977 by Sydney B. Nelson and John L. Hammons. Presently, the firm includes John L. Hammons, Cornell R. Flournoy, and William W. Murray, Jr. who all focus on handling medical malpractice cases. Clients benefit from the experience and energy of every attorney because all three attorneys work together as a team as they pursue each case. Members of the firm are active in professional and civic activities and participate in continuing legal education seminars pertaining to their field of practice.

read moreNelson & Hammons is committed to providing professional guidance and representation, as well as obtaining fair compensation for those patients, and their families, who have been seriously injured as a result of substandard medical care. We're eager to help you make it through this difficult injury or loss in your life. Please get in touch with the attorneys at Nelson & Hammons with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your medical malpractice case. We look forward to hearing from you.

read moreJohn Hammons is one of Louisiana's leading medical malpractice and nursing home negligence lawyers, and is often called upon by individuals as well as by other lawyers to assist them in the most difficult of cases. He has served on the Governor's Commission on Medical Malpractice, which provided him with significant insight in this area of developing law. John was also among the first lawyers in Louisiana emphasizing the handling of medical malpractice cases three decades ago. He has been at the forefront of precedent-setting cases, and is often invited to speak before legal and medical groups.

read moreDeciding to pursue a medical malpractice claim is not a simple undertaking. If you or a family member have been injured due to medical negligence, asserting your right to seek compensation for your medical costs, lost income, and other damages is a complicated process. You need the assistance of a medical malpractice lawyer that can provide the knowledge, skill, and experience to improve your chance of success in this complex legal arena. Before many major medical treatments like surgery, patients are required to sign a consent form to confirm that the patient understands what procedure will be performed, the risks and benefits of undergoing the procedure, as well as other treatment options.