Case Results

Client injured lower back at work while working on a tug boat. Company disputes client's account of the accident; however, our attorney obtains statement from the vessel's captain that corroborates client's account of the accident. A substantial surgery is recommended by client's choice of physician; however, client chooses to proceed with less invasive measures because of inherent risks. Client receives $812,500.00 in general damages plus maintenance and cure benefits for nearly two years.

18 wheeler fails to yield to highway traffic. Attorney agrees to represent multiple occupants in vehicle. Clients sustain concussion, broken nose, and lower back injuries. Clients receive $435,000 in general damages.

Client fractures arm on public property. Lawsuit filed. Client undergoes a successful surgery. Attorney believes the parking lot was defectively designed and consults with an engineering expert. Expert identified by attorney issues an extensive report that reveals that the parking lot was defectively designed and constructed. The defective parking lot was the cause-in-fact of the plaintiff's injuries. Client receives $300,000 in general damages.

18 wheeler rear ends client. Client sustains neck and back injuries requiring epidural steroid injections. Insurance company argues that six month gap in treatment indicates clients failure to mitigate damages. Case settles after pre-trial conference for $260,000.

Client sustains one broken rib and a lower back injury when his machine is struck by a dump truck. Client misses six months at work. Client goes through physical therapy and has a surgery recommendation for his lower back injury. Liability initially disputed by the insurance company but our attorney locates an eye witness who disputed the truck driver's account of the accident. Lawsuit is filed in Louisiana District Court and a claim is filed with the Office of Workers' Compensation. Client obtains $256,275 for general damages and receives an additional $61,000 in workers' compensation benefits.

Client injures lower back in commercial automobile accident.  Commercial driver was negligent in operation of vehicle and crashes into the rear of the vehicle occupied by client.  Client requires twenty months of medical treatment.  Client receives $242,500 in general damages.

Client injured neck in automobile accident with public entity. Driver of public vehicle admittedly negligent in operation of vehicle. Insurance company argues that client's injuries were not caused in accident. Client requires minor surgery. Client receives $140,000 in general damages.

Client injuries lower back in maritime accident.  Client forced to miss eight months of work.  Client treats injury for eight months and returns to work.  Client receives $135,000 in general damages.

Client fractures ankle in grocery store after grocery store fails to clean up water.  Grocery store deletes video evidence of the accident after receiving a certified letter to preserve evidence from Chris.  Chris files a motion for sanctions against the Grocery store.  Court grants motion for sanctions.  Grocery store appeals decision to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals.  Appellate Court denies appeal.  Client awarded $135,000 in general damages.

Client fractures wrist in parking lot and misses three months of work.  Parking lot was not maintained adequately.  Owner of the parking lot failed to repair pot hole after notice of the defect.  Client receives $97,000 in general damages.