Areas of Practice | Wagar Hickman, LLC

Medical Malpractice

Wagar Hickman represents patients and their families in claims for medical malpractice in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast Region. Medical malpractice stands alone in personal injury litigation as the most complex, expensive and challenging for clients, their families and the attorneys who represent them. Wagar Hickman invests time, expense and their passion for justice for clients seriously injured or killed by negligent healthcare providers, including doctors, hospitals and nursing homes. We will evaluate your case, including expert medical analysis in some cases, at our expense at the outset of a claim to determine if you have a viable case. Contact us for a free initial evaluation if you suspect that you or someone you love has been injured by medical negligence.

Serious Personal Injuries

Experienced Legal Representation for Serious Personal Injuries If you or a loved one has suffered a serious personal injury it is crucial to seek experienced legal representation to protect your rights and pursue fair compensation. At Wagar Hickman, our law firm has extensive experience in handling complex personal injury cases, including those involving severe or catastrophic injuries. Our long experience in medical malpractice enables us to leverage that deep understanding of complex and significant personal injuries such as closed head injury, traumatic brain injury (TBI), aggravation of pre-existing spinal or other medical conditions and many more that are often difficult to prove. We leverage our extensive knowledge of traumatic medical injuries to your benefit in a way few other law firms can do. We can utilize our extensive national network of medical experts to analyze and testify regarding the often overlooked or under appreciated aspects of personal injury caused by trauma.

Serious Personal Injury

If you or a loved one has suffered a serious personal injury it is crucial to seek experienced legal representation to protect your rights and pursue fair compensation. At Wagar Hickman, our law firm has extensive experience in handling complex personal injury cases, including those involving severe or catastrophic injuries. Our long experience in medical malpractice enables us to leverage that deep understanding of complex and significant personal injuries such as closed head injury, traumatic brain injury (TBI), aggravation of pre-existing spinal or other medical conditions and many more that are often difficult to prove. We leverage our extensive knowledge of traumatic medical injuries to your benefit in a way few other law firms can do. We can utilize our extensive national network of medical experts to analyze and testify regarding the often overlooked or under appreciated aspects of personal injury caused by trauma.

Civil Litigation

When you choose our law firm, you can expect personalized attention, compassionate support, and tenacious representation. We believe in the power of collaboration and work closely with our clients to understand their unique circumstances and goals. Our attorneys meticulously investigate every aspect of the case, gather evidence, and develop a robust legal strategy. The civil rights attorney at Wagar Hickman are skilled negotiators and strive to achieve favorable settlements whenever possible. However, we are always prepared to take a case to trial to ensure our client's rights are protected and justice is served. Our attorneys have extensive courtroom experience and are fearless advocates who are not afraid to challenge powerful entities.

Maritime and Admiralty

Federal maritime and admiralty jurisdiction can extend to all navigable waters of the United States and marine navigation. Here in Louisiana, admiralty law is not academic as New Orleans is one of the largest seaports in the world and Louisiana hosts a huge offshore energy industry. Cruise ships, cargo ships and tankers, offshore service vessels, shipyards, marinas and oil and gas rigs can involve property damage and personal injury claims that fall within the maritime law.

Maritime and Admiralty

Federal maritime and admiralty jurisdiction can extend to all navigable waters of the United States and marine navigation. Here in Louisiana, admiralty law is not academic as New Orleans is one of the largest seaports in the world and Louisiana hosts a huge offshore energy industry. Cruise ships, cargo ships and tankers, offshore service vessels, shipyards, marinas and oil and gas rigs can involve property damage and personal injury claims that fall within the maritime law.

Divorce, Child Custody & Successions

Family law became a part of Sarah Hickman’s practice in 2018. After becoming a wife in 2014, a mother in 2015 and raising two boys, the importance of these areas of practice really began to hit home. At Wagar Hickman we efficiently assist our clients with the termination of legally recognized family relationships and related matters, including divorces, property settlements, spousal support, child custody and visitation, and child support. We do our best to make these emotionally difficult times less trying for our clients.

Wagar Hickman also provides an array of estate planning services for individuals, including wills, successions, donations, tutorship, guardianship, and interdictions. We assist our clients in anticipating their future needs and arranging accordingly. Your affairs are safe with us.