Gordon McKernan Covers the State in Stars and Stripes for the Fourth
The Fourth of July, or Independence Day, commemorates the ratification of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. This document spoke as the 13 colonies’ official claim of independence from Great Britain and pioneered the birth of our independent and flourishing nation. Americans typically celebrate the Fourth of July with boat days, cookouts and…
Read More5 Tips to Stay Safe After a Hurricane
Hurricane season is here again in Louisiana, and this year is slated to be a big one. So big, you might need a hurricane claim attorney. Scientists predict that there will be up to 20 named storms in 2022, with 10 hurricanes and 5 major hurricanes. While we can’t be sure where they’ll hit, Louisiana…
Read MoreWhat are the Pedestrian Laws in Louisiana?
Because of pedestrian injuries, Louisiana is the seventh-deadliest state in the country for pedestrians: according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 118 pedestrians were killed in our state in 2019. That’s 2.54 deaths per 100,000 people. This grim statistic is a stark reminder of the importance of traffic and pedestrian safety in Louisiana,…
Read MoreVote Gordon McKernan as the Best of Alexandria
We’re thrilled to share that Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys has moved on to the voting round for The Town Talk’s 2022 Alexandria’s Best of the Best contest! Every year, the magazine invites the public to participate in its community choice awards, which allows the community to honor its favorite businesses by nominating and voting them…
Read MoreDamages in a Wrongful Death Case
When filing a Louisiana wrongful death case, the types of damages plaintiffs can seek usually fall into two main categories: those generated by the victim before their death, and those suffered by their surviving family because of their death. These damages can include economic damages, with measurable losses, as well as non-economic damages, or subjective…
Read MoreTrack Star Sean Burrell Wins NCAA Title
Tigers Track star and #GetGordon athlete, Sean “Squirrel” Burrell, earned his second 400-meter hurdles win at the 2022 NCAA Outdoor Championships. Last week, college athletes across the nation joined to compete for the esteemed title of National Champion. The 2022 National Championship took place from Wednesday, June 8 to Saturday, June 11 in Eugene, Oregon.…
Read MoreI-10 West Shuts Down For Nearly Fours After 6-vehicle pileup in Whiskey Bay
On Friday, June 10th, at Whiskey Bay, a 6-vehicle pile-up closed the west lane of Interstate 10 for nearly four hours, resulting in twelve people injured. While the cause of the accident and the severity of the damages is still unclear, officials reported that five people were sent to the hospital after the multiple crashes…
Read MoreState Rep. Denise Marcel & Gordon McKernan Team Together to Support Juneteenth Celebration in Baton Rouge
Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys has partnered with Louisiana State Rep. C. Denise Marcelle to support Baton Rouge’s annual Juneteenth Celebration at the BREC Gus Young Park on Saturday, June 18, from noon to 4 p.m. Did you know that this marks the first year that Juneteenth will be recognized as a Louisiana state holiday? Juneteenth…
Read MoreFedEx Driver Crashes Into Pickup, Leaving 1 Dead in Lake Charles
At 5:00 pm on June 5, a tragic accident involving a FedEx truck and a pickup occurred on Highway 12 in Beauregard Parish. A 21-year-old operating a Fed Ex truck side swiped the Chevy Silverado when attempting to pass it illegally on the eastbound lane. While the FedEx worker and driver of the Chevy truck…
Read MoreTexting and Driving Accident in Louisiana Amputates Sanitation Worker’s Leg
On May 31st at 8:15 a.m., a car accident involving a Toyota RAV4 and garbage truck was reported near LA 611 in Jefferson Parish. Sanitation workers were parked at the intersection of River Road and Shrewsbury Road in Metairie when May Wen failed to stop promptly and crashed into one of the workers. She pinned…
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