1) Acceptance of These Terms
By accessing or using the Website, you represent that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are using the Website on behalf of an entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.
2) Informational Purposes Only (No Legal Advice)
The Website provides general information about the Firm and general legal topics. This content is for informational and educational purposes only and may be considered attorney advertising in some jurisdictions. It is not legal advice and should not be relied upon as legal advice. Laws and procedures change, and outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.
For additional important notices, please review our Disclaimer.
3) No Attorney-Client Relationship
Using the Website does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and the Firm. An attorney-client relationship is created only when (1) we confirm there is no conflict of interest and (2) you and the Firm sign a written engagement agreement.
Do not send confidential, sensitive, or time-sensitive information through Website forms, chat widgets, social media messaging, or email. Online communications may not be secure and may be accessed by third parties.
4) Time-Sensitive Matters and Emergencies
The Website is not intended for emergency use. If you have an emergency, call 911 (or your local emergency number).
Legal matters may involve strict deadlines, including statutes of limitation and notice requirements. Do not assume we are aware of your deadline because you submitted a form or left a voicemail. If your matter is time-sensitive, call us directly.
5) Communications, Calls, Texts, and Messaging
5.1 Contact methods
The Website may allow you to contact us by web form, phone, email, chat, or messaging services, including third-party platforms that may be embedded or linked. Availability may change without notice.
5.2 Consent to contact
By providing a phone number or other contact information, you authorize the Firm and its service providers to contact you to respond to your inquiry, schedule a consultation, or provide information you requested. Contact may include calls, emails, and text messages, including via automated technology where permitted by law.
5.3 Marketing communications
We aim to keep communications relevant to your request and not send spam. If marketing communications are sent, they are optional and you can opt out at any time.
For texts, you may reply STOP (or follow the instructions provided in the message). Message and data rates may apply.
5.4 Call recording
Calls may be monitored or recorded for quality assurance, training, or documentation purposes, where permitted by law. If you do not want a call recorded, please notify us at the beginning of the call.
6) Privacy
Your use of the Website is subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information. If there is a conflict between these Terms and the Privacy Policy regarding personal information, the Privacy Policy will control.
7) User Submissions and Intake Information
7.1 What you submit
If you submit information through the Website, you represent that the information is accurate to the best of your knowledge and that you have the right to provide it. Submitting information does not obligate the Firm to accept representation.
7.2 No confidentiality until engagement
Information you submit before an attorney-client relationship is formed may not be treated as privileged. Please limit what you send to the basic information needed to request contact and avoid sensitive details until we confirm representation in writing.
7.3 How we use submissions
We may use submitted information to evaluate your inquiry, perform conflict checks, respond to you, and operate our intake process, consistent with our Privacy Policy and applicable professional obligations.
8) Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Use the Website for any unlawful, harmful, or fraudulent purpose;
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website, servers, or related systems;
- Interfere with or disrupt the Website’s operation, including through malware, scraping, or automated abuse;
- Copy, reproduce, distribute, publicly display, or create derivative works from Website content except as permitted by these Terms;
- Misrepresent your identity or submit false information.
We may suspend or terminate access to the Website for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, the Firm, or third parties.
9) Intellectual Property and Limited License
The Website and its content are owned by or licensed to the Firm and are protected by intellectual property laws. We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Website for your personal, non-commercial use.
10) Third-Party Links and Services
The Website may link to third-party websites or services. We do not control and are not responsible for third-party content, policies, or practices. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their terms and privacy policies.
11) Disclaimers
THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, ACCURACY, AND AVAILABILITY.
We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components. You are responsible for implementing safeguards appropriate to your use of the Website.
12) Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE FIRM OR ITS LAWYERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR SERVICE PROVIDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF (OR INABILITY TO USE) THE WEBSITE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE WEBSITE OR THESE TERMS SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS (US $100).
Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations of liability, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.
13) Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Firm and its lawyers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your misuse of the Website, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another.
14) Governing Law and Venue
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Louisiana, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to the Website or these Terms shall be brought exclusively the state or federal courts located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and you consent to personal jurisdiction and venue in those courts.
These Terms govern Website use only. If you become a client, your written engagement agreement and applicable professional rules will govern the attorney-client relationship.
15) Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. The “Last updated” date above indicates when the Terms were last revised. By continuing to use the Website after changes become effective,
you agree to the revised Terms.
16) Contact Information
- Babcock Injury Lawyers (Babcock Partners, LLC d/b/a Babcock Injury Lawyers)
- Main Office: 10101 Siegen Ln #3C, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
- Ruston Office: 207 W Carolina Ave, Ruston, LA 71270
- Phone (Main): (225) 500-5000
- Phone (Ruston): (318) 777-5000
- Email: pnc@stephenbabcock.com
- Contact page: /contact/
17) Attorney Advertising, Past Results, Fees, and Costs
This Website may be considered attorney advertising. Any references to results, settlements, verdicts, or case outcomes are intended to provide information about our experience.
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Results depend on the facts and law of each case, and results may vary.
Any discussion of “free consultation,” “free case review,” or fees (including “no fee unless we recover”) is general information and is not an offer of representation.
Attorney fees and litigation costs and expenses are governed by a written engagement agreement.
Depending on the engagement agreement and the matter, clients may be responsible for certain costs and expenses.
For additional important information, please review our Disclaimer.