Jackson Personal Injury Lawyer
Zealous Trial Lawyer Ready to Fight for You
Keith B. French Law is led by a former Assistant United States Attorney, law clerk, and experienced commercial litigation and white-collar criminal defense attorney. Mr. French has spent years handling a variety of matters including whistleblower suits, employment law disputes, financial fraud investigations, personal injury cases, and many others. Whether at trial or the settlement table, Mr. French has consistently found success for his clients. He knows how to take a case to trial and win, and he knows when to sidestep the fight and negotiate a winning settlement or plea bargain for his clients.
Attorney Keith B. French, more than anything else, loves helping people. Keith B. French Law brings that passion, combined with years of excellence and demonstrable legal talent, to every matter the firm takes. If you have a criminal matter, a government investigation, a personal injury claim, or any other civil claim for damages, Keith B. French Law is standing by to battle for your rights.
Excellent Service to Texas Clients Across Dedicated Practice Areas
Personal Injury
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, slip, and fall, construction accident, or other incident caused by someone else’s negligence, the experienced litigation attorney at Keith B. French Law is prepared to help you recover the compensation you deserve. This firm will fight to make sure you get the medical care you need without going bankrupt in the process. If someone in your family has suffered the ultimate tragedy, Keith B. French Law will take your wrongful death case to court and make sure the proper parties are held responsible for their actions. The firm is also ready to investigate possible nursing home abuse or negligence to make sure that your loved ones are safe and secure. Keith B. French Law takes your personal injury case on a contingency fee basis and advances all costs.
Keith B. French Law DOESN’T GET PAID UNLESS YOU GET PAID.
Criminal Defense
Founding attorney Keith B. French has experience protecting Texans charged with all manner of state and federal crimes. Keith B. French Law serves clients charged with anything from driving while intoxicated (DWI) to assault & battery, fraud, drug crimes, and white-collar crimes. Keith B. French Law represents juveniles and adults alike, charged with misdemeanors or felonies as well as both state and federal crimes. The firm’s Texas criminal defense lawyer will investigate the circumstances of your charges, build the best defense available, negotiate a favorable plea, work to get charges reduced or dropped, and fight your case all the way to trial where appropriate. If you have a previous arrest or conviction, Keith B. French Law will help you get those records sealed or expunged, where possible.
Government Investigations
In addition to the criminal defense practice, Keith B. French Law concentrates on fielding government investigations into healthcare businesses and federal contractors. Founding attorney Keith B. French has experience handling government investigations from both sides of the table, having served as an Assistant United States Attorney. If you have compliance concerns or need assistance preparing for a federal agency investigation, Keith B. French Law is ready to help.
Employment Law
Litigation attorney Keith B. French’s passion for helping the little guy extends beyond criminal defense. Keith B. French Law will come to your aid if you have experienced harassment or discrimination in the workplace. The firm is also ready to help you collect workers’ compensation or personal injury damages from your employer after a workplace injury. Keith B. French Law does not tolerate injustices of any form, and the firm will stand up to any employer, insurance company, or any other party that stands in the way of your rights.
Whistleblower Suits
If you witness fraud perpetrated against the government by a federal contractor or another entity, Keith B. French Law is ready to advise you on what to do next. You could be eligible for a significant monetary reward under the False Claims Act if you decide to help the government put a stop to fraud. The firm’s whistleblower attorney has inside knowledge of government operations based on his experience as a lawyer for the federal government, and he’s ready to bring that insider info to bear in helping you secure a substantial reward for doing the right thing.
Jackson Personal Injury
Common personal injuries in Texas and Mississippi can include car accidents, falls, and other types of accidents. In order to help you better understand what to do after a personal injury in Jackson, we will be discussing some of the most common legal rights and options that you may have.
When you are involved in a car accident, the first thing that you should do is call 911. Do not try to take care of any of the details yourself. You should also get any witnesses to the accident and make sure that they are okay. If possible, take pictures of the crash scene or of the damage to your car immediately after the accident. You should also try to get a copy of the police report. If there were any witnesses to the accident, you should get their names and contact information as soon as possible as well. If you are injured in an accident, the first thing that you should do is to get medical attention. Once you are able to get medical attention, you should also contact a personal injury attorney as soon as possible. Keep in mind that Texas & Mississippi have a statute of limitations on filing personal injury lawsuits, so it is important to contact an attorney as soon as you can to ensure that you are able to file your claim within the necessary time frame.
Our Jackson personal injury attorney can help with dealing with insurance companies and making sure that you receive a fair settlement for your injury claim. Although consulting with an attorney is free in most cases, if you choose to work with an attorney on a contingency fee basis, your attorney will be able to collect their fees from any settlement that you receive from the insurance company.
Common Types of Accidents
Car Accidents: If you or a loved one was seriously injured in a car accident, it is important that you speak with a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. Car accident injuries can be quite serious, and in some cases they can even be fatal.
Slip and Fall Accidents: Slip and fall accidents can result in serious injuries such as broken bones, sprains, and head injuries. After being injured in a slip and fall accident, you should contact a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible to discuss your case and learn about your options for filing a claim.
Dog Bites: Dog bites can result in serious injuries. If you or your loved one has been attacked by a dog or other animal, you should call a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible to discuss your options for pursuing compensation from the responsible party.
Product Liability Claims: Product liability claims arise when a manufacturer or seller of a product fails to warn consumers about certain risks that are associated with using that product. If you are injured as a result of using a product that was not properly designed or manufactured, you may be able to file a product liability claim against the manufacturer or seller of the product.
Construction & Workplace Injuries
Texas & Mississippi personal injury lawyer Keith B. French helps injured employees recover. We handle cases in which people are injured on the job or by a negligent individual. As a result of such injuries, victims often face medical bills, lost income, and other damages. Keith B. French Law will make sure that you get the benefits available for your situation. We represent construction workers, oilfield workers, office workers, and anyone else who was injured on the job in Mississippi or Texas.
If your employer carries workers’ compensation, we will make sure that you get the benefits available. If your employer does not have workers’ comp insurance coverage, the firm will help you bring a personal injury claim to ensure that you get coverage for your medical expenses, lost income, and other damages. Keith B. French Law PLLC has more than 30 years of experience representing workers injured on the job. We represents clients in Jackson and surrounding areas who have been injured in construction, oilfield, and office accidents.
Premises Liability
17,000 people are killed every year across the country in slip and fall accidents, according to federal statistics. Elderly and disabled individuals are especially susceptible to serious or fatal injuries due to falls. If you slip and fall on someone else’s property because they negligently left a wet floor or other dangerous hazard, you are entitled to compensation for your injuries.
The Jackson premises liability attorney at Keith B. French Law helps accident victims recover after slip & falls, elevator collapses, incidents caused by negligent security, and any other incident that arises due to the negligence of a property owner. Whether you were at the supermarket, in an office building, or at someone else’s home, if you are hurt because of a hazard they created or left out in the open, you have the right to recover for the harm you have suffered. The law office of Keith B. French helps people who have been injured in slip and fall accidents. Ninety percent of people over the age of 65 will experience a slip and fall, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The data also shows that every 15 seconds, an older adult is treated in an emergency room for a fall-related injury. More than a quarter of a million people are hospitalized for hip fractures every year.
If you have been injured, Attorney Keith B. French will help you obtain compensation for the following:
- All of your medical expenses
- All of your lost wages
- Any disability or disfigurement
- Any emotional trauma
You should not have to suffer in silence. If you have been injured due to the negligence of another, you have the right to be compensated for your injuries. Attorney Keith B. French is ready to help you fight for the compensation you deserve. He has successfully represented clients in a variety of premises liability cases, including those stemming from slip and fall accidents, elevator accidents, and negligent security.
Nursing Home Abuse & Negligence
At Keith B. French Law, we represent victims not only of accidents but also victims of deliberate harm. Nursing home abuse is a rampant problem in Texas, Mississippi and across the country. Elder abuse is far more common than most people realize; approximately one in ten Americans over the age of 60 have experienced some form of elder abuse. If you suspect your elderly loved one has been the victim of abuse or negligence in a nursing home or other long-term care facility, call the nursing home negligence and abuse attorney at Keith B. French Law for assistance. The firm will investigate your case and make sure your family is kept safe from negligent or malicious nursing home staff. We investigate the evidence and make sure your loved one is safe from staff that may be neglectful or outright malicious. Nursing home abuse and neglect is one of the most common forms of elder abuse.
If you suspect your elderly loved one has been the victim of abuse or negligence in a Jackson nursing home or other long-term care facility, call the nursing home negligence and abuse attorney at Keith B. French Law for assistance. The firm will investigate your case and make sure your family is kept safe from negligent or malicious nursing home staff.
Catastrophic Injury & Wrongful Death
When victims suffer severe and life-changing injuries, the loss of a loved one is devastating. Victims who suffer catastrophic injury can recover both economic damages for their actual expenses as well as non-economic damages for the psychological and emotional harm caused by loss of limb, disfigurement, or disability. Families of victims killed in accidents can likewise recover not only for medical expenses and the lost earning capacity of the victim, but they can also recover for mental and emotional anguish, pain, and suffering. Talk to the Jackson wrongful death & catastrophic injury lawyer at Keith B. French Law to find out how you can hold negligent parties responsible for the damage they have done to your family. When you have suffered a very severe injury, you have the right to seek justice.
If you or someone you care about has suffered a catastrophic injury or wrongful death, you have the right to seek justice. Keith B. French Law will help you and your family hold negligent and reckless defendants to task for the devastation they have caused you. While nothing can fill the gap of a lost loved one, holding the responsible party accountable can at least provide some measure of closure, as well as help mitigate the financial implications of their loss.
Tried & True Representation – Experienced Jackson Lawyer
Keith B. French Law, PLLC is ready to defend your rights and freedom at every step of your case. The firm’s founding attorney has years of experience representing Fortune 500 companies and the federal government, and he’s ready to bring that experience to bear in helping everyday Americans in all circumstances. Whether you are facing criminal charges, you have experienced harassment or discrimination in the workplace, or you have been injured through the negligence of another person, Keith B. French Law is ready to represent you. Keith B. French Law serves clients throughout the great city of Jackson.
Whatever the nature of your case, Keith B. French Law will keep fighting until the firm secures the best outcome available to you. Keith B. French Law puts people first. Period. Call our Jackson personal injury, criminal defense, employment lawyer today for a free consultation. Keith B. French Law is excited to find out how the firm can protect your rights, your finances, your family, and your future.
