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Meet Our AttorneysNelson & Hammons is committed to helping patients and families who are victims of medical malpractice and nursing home negligence to overcome these obstacles.
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Nelson & Hammons is a Louisiana medical malpractice law firm, and its attorneys have championed the rights of victims of medical malpractice for over thirty years.
Nelson & 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.
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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.
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The area of medical malpractice includes negligence by doctors, nurses, hospitals, and nursing homes. Nelson & 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. With all four attorneys handling medical malpractice and related matters, Nelson & Hammons is specially situated to thoroughly investigate and effectively handle such cases.
The Nelson and Hammons law firm has been great to deal with. Our attorney Billy Murray provided my wife and I with a clear understanding of how the process would work. The attorney did keep us informed on any developments. The end result is that these attorneys work hard to fight for your case. My wife and I are very pleased with their efforts and final results. I would highly recommend this law firm for your representation.
Medical Malpractice Client
We were really impressed with Mr. Hammons and the professionalism he showed in handling our sensitive case. He communicated clearly throughout the process and advised us how to best get the results we wanted. His staff was very supportive and helpful as well.
Hubbards; Medical Malpractice Client
My experience with John Hammons and his staff has been an amazing experience. The trust and confidence gave me such peace during such a tragic personal event and the outcome was outstanding. But most of all it ensured that this might not happen to somebody else. I can refer John Hammons and know that whoever would use him would get the very best and most competent care and legal representation.
Medical Malpractice Client
In January 2014, I was sent home twice in one day from the ER while I was having my massive heart attack. After that, I had a bunch of medical complications snowball out of control. My mom and I had heard of John Hammons with Nelson & Hammons. From our very first meeting, I knew I was going to be OK and in the best hands possible. He treated me like he would one of his own family members. John Hammons is a class act. A world changer, in my opinion. He really wants the best for his clients. Nelson & Hammons are aggressive for their clients, but they accomplish their results with the utmost in professionalism. The legal assistant to Mr. Hammons answered all of my questions I had and would call me periodically to check in and advise me of the status of my case. I am forever grateful and fortunate to call them friends. I wholeheartedly endorse John Hammons and recommend him if you find yourself needing a medical malpractice attorney. I was extremely impressed with his dedication. Mr. Hammons works hard to prepare his cases and is willing to fight for every penny that the client deserves. He was a real pleasure to work with.
Medical Malpractice Client
After finding that my husband had stage 4 cancer that was totally missed by physicians, we needed help. We knew we had found the right law firm when at the first meeting we were told ‘Do not concern yourselves with this issue, we’ve got this!’ They contacted us when we were needed, but most of all allowed us to focus on my husband’s illness. At a time like that, it is a great relief to know someone is working hard on your behalf behind the scenes. John Hammons would call me just to give me a chance to talk and to give me a shoulder to lean on. Angela [our Lafayette paralegal/secretary/office coordinator] was always so compassionate and also great at lending an ear. She always took my call, and answered any question I had, never rushed, and showed such concern. I will forever be grateful for their compassionate hearts and great knowledge of the law. Not only did we get a knowledgeable law firm, we received new friends!
Medical Malpractice Client
I was told by another law firm that the best they could do was zero - that I had no case and maybe they could relieve the debt, but my case would never get past summary judgment. I told that firm I would retain another attorney, that being Mr. John Hammons. Not only did he win my case but he got the maximum of $500,000.00. Thank God for that man with his intelligence, loyalty and understanding to make this happen. Mr. Hammons always has time to talk, never makes you feel rushed and makes you feel like you are the most important client he has. In my opinion, there is no other law firm in this state...period.