Personal Injury Lawyer in Lafayette

In this motor vehicle accident (MVA) case, the client was in a commercial vehicle when it was struck from behind, causing her vehicle to be thrown 30 feet into a tree. Following the accident, she sought medical attention and was diagnosed with a contusion at the ER. Subsequent evaluation by another doctor revealed shoulder and ankle sprains, along with severe damage to her kneecap. Additionally, she suffered from back pain. The case was settled for $2.5 million.

In this Class Action case, we represented present and former Police Officers against the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, for issues related to the failure to pay back pay. The case alleged that the city had failed to adequately compensate the officers for their work. The case settled for $2.1 million, aiming to address the back pay owed to the officers and ensure fair compensation for their services.

In this Longshore case, our client sustained a back injury while working offshore. After reporting the incident to his employer, he sought medical attention from multiple doctors and underwent an MRI. Despite chiropractic treatments and physical therapy, his condition did not improve, leading to a recommendation for lumbar fusion surgery. The case settled for $1.9 million to address medical expenses, ongoing treatments, lost wages, and the lasting impact of the injury on our client's life.

Attorney Rusty Galloway secured a $1.475 M settlement under the Jones Act for a client who slipped and fell on an offshore vessel.

In this workers' compensation case, our client sustained catastrophic injuries while working for a nursing home company, resulting in him becoming a paraplegic. The severity of the injuries left him permanently and totally disabled, significantly impacting his quality of life and ability to work. After legal proceedings, the case was settled for $1.4 million to provide compensation for medical expenses, ongoing care, loss of income, and the lifelong challenges faced by our client due to his permanent disability.