Personal Injury Attorneys in Louisiana

Gordon McKernan & McKernan Law Firm

100 Asma Blvd Lafayette, Louisiana 70508 USA

 (337) 989-1234 or (877) 247-3310

www.mckernanlawfirm.com
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Gordon McKernan and the McKernan Law Firm focuses on assisting clients in recovering full and fair compensation for their injuries or the sudden loss of a loved one. If you have been seriously injured in a car wreck or other motor vehicle accident, you are more than likely coping with medical bills, lost wages and a difficult insurance adjuster. At the McKernan Law Firm, we take on the insurance companies and help you secure full and fair compensation for medical expenses, time away from work, pain and suffering, and other significant damages — we make them pay what you are owed.

Handling a personal injury or wrongful death case requires thorough investigation, legal research, medical development, trial preparation, settlement negotiation, and trial and appeal of the case. With eleven attorneys and a staff of twenty, we work closely together to help recover the compensation you deserve. With over 100 years combined legal experience, the McKernan Law Firm has the background and knowledge to fully develop each one of these aspects for our clients' benefits.

At the McKernan Law Firm, we have investigators on call 24 hours a day to immediately respond to any car wreck, fatal truck accident or other vehicle accident in Louisiana, or across the nation. Our firm has access to a jet airplane for immediate response to any situation and frequently works with top liability and medical experts from across the country to help develop cases. We use state-of-the-art computer technology to enhance our clients' cases. Image scanners, trial presenter, Summation computer software and paperless trials are routinely employed in our cases.

We have obtained these results through knowledge of the law, hard work and preparation. In short, we will leave no stone unturned in our pursuit of maximizing our clients' recovery. We offer free initial consultations and are available when you need us, 24 hours a day. You won't pay anything unless we win your case.

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: 18 Wheeler Accidents; Commercial Vehicle Accidents; Drunk Driving Accidents; Interstate Accidents; Offshore / Maritime Accidents; Product Recalls

Practice Areas Description

Our practice areas include:

- 18 Wheeler Accidents

Gordon McKernan and the team at the McKernan Law Firm, use tested experience and knowledge to handle 18 wheeler accident cases. These cases potentially involve a different set of laws and federal statutes than typical car accidents. Our attorneys possess the necessary skill and experience in semi accident cases. Because of the sheer size and mass of 18 wheelers and other large trucks, the injuries that result from these accidents are often catastrophic. Tragically, many spinal cord and brain injuries and wrongful deaths arise from these accidents as well. If you have been injured by a reckless or negligent 18 wheeler driver, or if you have lost a loved one in such an accident, we are here for you.

- Asbestos/Mesothelioma

If you have mesothelioma, you were likely exposed to asbestos. Many asbestos manufacturers, distributors and plant owners have known for years that asbestos was dangerous. These companies were aware of the dangers of asbestos, but chose not to warn the public of those dangers. If you were exposed to asbestos, you may have a right to recover compensation from these companies. We have represented individuals who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma for many years. We are right here in Louisiana, right where you need us to be. We will review your asbestos and/or mesothelioma claim no matter where you are located in the country.

- Car Accidents

Pursuing a serious car crash case is not as simple as it seems. Catastrophic car and truck wrecks have many causes. Those factors play a role in determining whether an individual will receive maximum compensation. Of paramount importance is to make sure that a thorough and well-timed investigation occurs. This is extremely important because in any major car crash, the defendants will have their investigators and experts to the accident scene before the vehicles are removed. At the Gordon McKernan & the McKernan Law Firm, we are always ready to react to any major car wreck and will dispatch our full-time investigators and consulting experts immediately.

- Commercial Vehicle Accidents

If an accident involved a commercial vehicle, such as a delivery van or an 18 wheeler truck, you can count on insurance adjusters and investigators representing the company to arrive at the accident scene right away. It is their job to limit liability and the potential amount they will have to pay for the accident. They often attempt to do this by demonstrating that the driver of the commercial vehicle was not at fault for the accident or was not acting within the scope of their employment. Gordon McKernan and our team of lawyers, investigators and experts at the McKernan Law Firm know how to prepare strong cases designed to conclusively establish liability and refute these arguments by the other side.

- Drunk Driving Accidents

Accidents involving a drunk driver are much different than other car or truck accidents. The victims inevitably suffer serious injuries, medical expenses and other financial or physical burdens. However, in addition to seeking compensation for these hardships and losses, most drunk driving accident victims and their families need something more. They need answers, accountability and justice. If you have been injured or a loved one was killed in a fatal drunk driving accident, you can count on the McKernan Law Firm to hold reckless drunk drivers accountable for their mistakes. We fight to recover maximum compensation for all losses.

- Interstate Accidents

An experienced Interstate accidents attorney at the McKernan Law Firm will listen to your story, and advise you about your case. Many of our clients become friends of the firm for life, because we believe in treating clients well. Our goal is to fight for you, and recover maximum compensation for the damage done to you on dangerous highways.

- Motorcycle Accidents

We know how it is: No matter how carefully you drive, there is always the chance of a careless motorist making a left turn in front of you without seeing you, or making some other serious driving error. This reckless behavior can lead to road rash, broken bones, head and neck injuries and even wrongful death. Our personal injury attorneys know how hold careless motorists to account and, at the same time, obtain maximum compensation for you.

- Offshore / Maritime

Unfortunately, accidents at sea are all too common in Louisiana, and other Gulf Coast states. Workers who are involved in such accidents can suffer life-altering injuries that render them incapable of continuing to work at sea. Worse, those killed in fatal accidents often leave behind a family that must learn to cope with the emotional and financial turmoil caused by the accident. At the McKernan Law Firm, we fight to secure full and fair compensation for accident victims and their families.

- Pedestrian & Bicycle Accidents

Walkers, joggers, cyclists and other pedestrians travel the streets, paths, crosswalks and sidewalks with the expectation that drivers of motor vehicles will respect their distance and drive safely around them. However, if a motorist is driving recklessly, under the influence, or even at night, they can easily hit a pedestrian or cyclist or run them into oncoming traffic. At the McKernan Law Firm, our attorneys know the devastation that a bicycle accident or pedestrian accident can cause for both the accident victim and their family. We are here to help in these difficult times. We will handle your case efficiently and effectively while you focus on recovering.

- Truck Accidents

If you or a loved one has been involved in truck accidents with a large truck or 18 wheeler, you most likely have many questions: How did this happen? How will my family cope with these injuries? How will my medical expenses get paid? How will I move forward with my life? At the McKernan Law Firm, our attorneys will handle all of the legal issues associated with truck accidents while you focus on recovering from your injuries. We will take the time to answer all of your questions and fight to secure the full and fair compensation to which you are entitled.

- Serious Injuries

We work hard to maximize our clients’ recovery in serious or catastrophic personal injury cases, including those involving: Amputation, Brain Damage, Burns, Cancer, Disk Injury, Fractures, and Paralysis. If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury in an accident, we will fight for you. We offer a free initial consultation and operate on a contingency fee basis: You will not pay a penny unless we win your case.

- Vehicle Rollovers

Rollover accidents put the driver and passengers through a forceful vehicle somersault that can result in life-changing and potentially fatal injuries. Accident victims may be paralyzed by a caved roof, thrown from the vehicle, crushed by the air bag or injured by catapulting objects in the vehicle. Survivors of these accidents will more than likely suffer serious physical and emotional injuries that will affect them for the rest of their lives. If you or a loved one has been involved in a vehicle rollover accident, the McKernan Law Firm can help. Our attorneys will pursue the compensation you need and deserve.

- Wrongful Death

Through the years, our attorneys at the McKernan Law Firm have assisted many families who have lost loved ones in an accident. The loss may occur as the result of a car or motorcycle accident, a commercial truck accident or some other terrible occurrence. While we understand that the legal system will not bring your loved one back, our Louisiana law firm is dedicated to fighting for his or her memory and making sure that the loved ones left behind are financially secure.

- Product Recalls/Defective Products

You have the right as a consumer to enjoy safe products. If you have been injured in a car accident, truck accident or motorcycle accident resulting from a defective part, you have the right to pursue a product liability suit against the manufacturer or after-market supplier. You may win compensation for damages, including medical bills, loss of enjoyment or lost work time. We also handle wrongful death claims due to defective drugs. If we accept your product recalls case, the attorneys and staff take the time to investigate completely, making sure we understand the facts of the case and how the product recalls have impacted you and your family. We pursue maximum compensation for you, and do not stop until we have achieved a positive outcome.

- Social Security Disability

To qualify for Social Security disability, you must have worked in a job that earns Social Security benefits and have a medical condition that is accepted as a Social Security disability. The application process is time consuming. Denied claims can be frustrating. The attorneys at the McKernan Law Firm in Baton Rouge understand how you feel. Many of our Social Security disability clients have been out of work for more a year. And have no medical insurance. They face denied benefits, and are understandably worried. We have helped many clients successfully appeal denials of Social Security disability, and our Social Security Disability attorneys can help you, too.

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