Man Accused, Arrested of Causing Fatal I-20 Crash in 2020

deadly car accident in shreveport

According to booking information on the WPSO inmate roster, 61-year-old Rickey Darden has been arrested and jailed in Webster Parish. Darden has been accused of causing the 2020 crash that led to the death of Shreveport native Kim Cannon on I-20. According to previous reporting by KTAL news, Darden was allegedly operating a 2000 International…

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Driver Injured Following School Bus Crash on Hwy 478

school bus broken down on the side of the road

In the afternoon on Monday 13 March 2023, a Natchitoches Parish school bus and a passenger car collided on Highway 478 just west of I-49 outside of Natchitoches. Multiple agencies responded to the crash, including the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office, Louisiana State Police, Natchitoches Regional Medical Center EMS, and others. Along with the bus driver,…

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CPSO Issues Warrant for Driver That Caused Major Crash on I-49

wrecked cars shot at night time

KTAL reports that an arrest warrant was issued on February 24, 2023, for a Shreveport woman who allegedly caused a major crash on I-49, seriously injuring other drivers. 25-year-old Gorgette Riley is alleged to have caused a major crash involving herself and three other vehicles when she drove her car the wrong way on I-49…

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The Multiverse of Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys

Calling all Marvel fans! At Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys, we believe that every person across every universe deserves justice. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our new multiverse billboard, inspired by the Marvel multiverse. Just like in the Marvel multiverse, our billboard features different versions of our law firm, each with their own unique style…

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Louisiana Tree Service Crane Falls on House in Shreveport

Tree service worker cutting branches off tree while leaning too far over crane bucket

On Saturday, around 9 a.m., a Louisiana tree service company’s crane vehicle experienced a significant accident in Shreveport. The incident, which occurred at a residence on Bruce Avenue in Broadmoor, resulted in the crane toppling over and smashing into a nearby home, causing extensive damage to the property and power lines. The Shreveport Fire Department…

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Jack-Knifed 18-Wheeler Closes I-610 East for 6+ Hours

18 wheeler driving fast on the highway

On Thursday, February 9th, an 18-wheeler jack-knifed on I-610 – closing a significant section of the interstate for 6+ hours, according to NOLA.com. The 18-wheeler truck crashed into the guardrail near the interstate merge with I-10. Unfortunately, this crash happened around 2:00 AM during inclement weather, so no injuries or causes of the crash were…

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Catch Our Get Gordon Jingle Dance Challenge Winners During Super Bowl LVII

Get Ready to Dance! The Get Gordon Jingle Dance Challenge, which took place over the past few weeks, proved a great success. Our team received an overwhelming number of entries of local community members showing off their creativity, talent and passion for our brand by submitting videos of them dancing to our catchy jingle. The…

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Gordon McKernan and Team Give Back to the Communities with GMIA Gives

GMIA Gives Giving back comes easy to the Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys team. Every year, each of the law firm’s offices teams up for one large community volunteer initiative, but this past year, Gordon McKernan wanted to do something different. McKernan, inspired by his charity arm, Gordon Gives, launched a new initiative called GMIA Gives.…

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We Miss You, Stolen Santa!

Happy Anniversary, Stolen Santa! December 14, 2021: It was that jolly time of year again when we started to see holiday cheer everywhere we went! For Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys, this includes festive decorations, our annual Christmas Bike Giveaway and our inflatable Santa Claus. The 20-foot inflatable that sat outside of our main Baton Rouge…

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Happy Gordon McKernan Day!

Did you know that December 8 marks Gordon McKernan Day? Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Weston Broome honored McKernan’s presence in the local community with a day proclamation. It’s no wonder that Gordon McKernan falls on the eighth day of the month given his locally famous phone number 888-8888. The day proclamation exists as a testimony…

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I-10 East Closed Following a Big Truck Wreck

Between Lake Charles and Sulphur, on December 1, 2022, an accident involving two semi trucks and a truck towing a boat trailer occurred as reported by 107 JAMZ. Responding to the accident, Louisiana State Police closed down I-10 eastbound and diverted traffic to I-210 while cleaning up the mess. Luckily, no injuries were reported in…

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18-Wheeler Driving on I-10 Around Ascension-St. James Dives Into the Bayou Below

A tractor trailer crash on highway with a skid mark of the swerve

On Tuesday afternoon, traveling along I-10, an 18-wheeler was involved in an accident after veering off the road and being completely submerged underwater in the bayou near the Ascension-St. James Parish line. As reported by WBRZ, the incident temporarily shut down the westbound lane of the interstate, and authorities directed traffic into one lane on…

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Gordon McKernan Is Voted Baton Rouge’s Favorite Attorney

We’re excited to share that Gordon McKernan was voted Baton Rouge’s “Favorite Attorney” in Baton Rouge Parents Magazine’s annual Family Favorites contest. Every year, the magazine invites the community to nominate its favorite educators, restaurants, programs and businesses for a chance to earn the title of “Family Favorite.” The public can nominate businesses and services…

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Injuries Reported in a Big Truck Wreck on I-12

Early Friday morning on October 21, multiple people were injured in an I-12 eastbound tractor-trailer crash, as reported by WWLTV. During the crash, one vehicle was overturned, which could have resulted in further injury and property damage. According to a Facebook post by the Tammany Parish Fire District, one person had to be airlifted to…

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2 People Airlifted from Amtrak-SUV Crash Just South of Amite

On Thursday, October 20, an SUV collided with an Amtrak train outside of Amite. As reported by WAFB, this accident caused two people to be airlifted to the hospital, at least one of which with critical injuries. According to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred just after 1:00 P.M. Thankfully, authorities have reported…

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Tanker Truck Crash on I-10 Westbound Temporarily Closes Two Lanes

A tractor trailer crash on highway with a skid mark of the swerve

On October 18th, Lafayette police reported an accident involving a tanker truck and a vehicle travelling westbound on I-10 temporarily closed two lanes around mile marker 104, according to The Advocate. While there have been reports of injuries, there has been no clarification on the state of the individuals involved in the crash.  Commercial or…

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Accident on I-12 Leaves Six Horses Injured and One Dead 

During the night of October 18th, a pickup truck from Texas crashed into the treeline on I-12 near Sherwood Forest Blvd while pulling trailers carrying seven wild horses. Luckily, East Baton Rouge Animal Control and a local man were able to successfully locate and wrangle the horses. As reported by WBRZ, six horses were rushed…

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Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Every year, the United States observes Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15. The celebration exists to honor the history, culture, achievements and contributions of Hispanic Americans. The History In 1968, what is now Hispanic Heritage Month started as a week-long celebration under President Lyndon Johnson. In 1998, President…

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I-55 shut down for nearly 12 hours after a chemical spill near Kentwood

Last Wednesday, September 7th, a commercial truck hauling hospital supplies was involved in a crash on I-55 between Kentwood and Osyka, Mississippi. Among the supplies on board, the truck was hauling 6,000 gallons of chemical cleaner that spilled onto the road after the truck collided with the back of a tanker. After the incident, two…

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We’ve Partnered with Lit Pizza to Give Away One Hundred Pizzas

We're teaming with Lit Pizza to get it done for the Hammond community by giving away 100 free pizzas on September 1.

We’ve partnered with Lit Pizza to get it done for the Hammond community by giving away 100 free pizzas on Thursday, September 1! Our team of local, hometown team of attorneys have served the Hammond community for years. We aim to show our appreciation for the community and support for one of Hammond’s newest businesses,…

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Tigers Defensive Lineman Maason Smith Gets Gordon

Maason Smith, a top-rated sophomore defensive lineman for the Tigers Football team, joins our Get Gordon Athlete lineup. Smith joins fellow Tigers defensive lineman Jaquelin Roy, who signed an NIL deal with our firm earlier this month, as a Get Gordon Athlete. Together, the two powerhouse defensive players are sure to score big both on and off the…

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We’re Giving Away Seven Footballs Autographed by No. 7 Kayshon Boutte

Lucky No. 7! We’ve partnered with Tigers Football wide receiver Kayshon Boutte for a giveaway featuring seven autographed footballs to celebrate Boutte’s new No. 7 uniform number. Schools across the nation place a special value on certain uniform numbers for college football athletes. For the LSU Tigers, one of those numbers is No. 7. The…

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Freshman Offensive Lineman Emery Jones Gets Gordon

McKernan partners with hometown hero Emery Jones ahead of his first season as an offensive lineman for the Tigers.

Callin’ Baton Rouge! Our law firm is excited to share that we’ve signed a Name, Image, & Likeness (NIL) deal with Emery Jones, a Baton Rouge native and freshman offensive lineman for the Tigers Football team. Growing up between Plaquemines and Baton Rouge, Jones’ heart has bled purple and gold from day one. Jones received…

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Meet The Newest Members of Our Tigers Football Lineup

And then there were 11… In anticipation of the 2021 college football season, our firm has secured Name, Image & Likeness (NIL) deals with an impressive lineup of key players from the Tigers Football team. Committed to the G Team, Kayshon Boutte, Greg Brooks, Kyren Lacy, Miles Frazier and Malik Nabers have renewed their deals,…

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Tigers’ Running Back Noah Cain Joins the Get Gordon Athlete Lineup

What a catch! Noah Cain, a Penn State transfer and Baton Rouge-born running back for the Tigers Football team, joins the Get Gordon Athlete lineup. Originally from Baton Rouge, Cain’s family moved out of Louisiana following Hurricane Katrina. Cain attended one of the top preparatory schools in the nation, Florida’s IMG Academy, where he exceled…

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DOTD is Installing Speeding Cameras in Atchafalaya

Drivers commuting from Lafayette to Baton Rouge or vice versa will hopefully be a little safer, starting August 2022. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) will be installing speed cameras on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge—the “new bridge” on I-10—hopefully within the year. Governor John Bel Edwards signed the bill, SB435, into law in…

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GMIA Named Best in Central Louisiana

We won! Our firm is pleased to share that Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys has won the title of Best Law Firm and Best Personal Injury Attorneys for The Town Talk’s Best of Alexandria. “The firm is thrilled to earn this distinction. Our team aims to provide the highest quality of legal service and compassion to…

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PACT Act Gives Justice for Camp Lejeune Veterans

On August 10, the PACT Act of 2022 was signed into law by President Joe Biden. This new law delivers a long-awaited and well-deserved victory for veterans and their families who still suffer from the damaging and irreversible effects caused by the water contamination at Camp Lejeune.   Water Contamination at 476 Camp Lejeune In 1982,…

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Tigers Defensive Lineman Jaquelin Roy Joins the G Team

Two birds, one stone! We’re thrilled to share that we’ve signed an NIL deal with Jaquelin Roy, a defensive lineman for the Tigers Football team and McKernan family friend. Gordon’s relationship with Jaquelin started long before any of his other NIL partners. Gordon first met Jaquelin through his son, John Gordon (JG), who played high…

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Injured On Vacation? | Gordon McKernan Billboards

Injured On Vacation? You may have seen our latest creative billboard while driving around the state of Louisiana. To continue our trend of pushing out billboards inspired by well-known movies, we decided to create a National Lampoon’s-inspired billboard. Vacations often lead to an increased risk of accidents and injuries. With this in mind, a team…

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Train crashes into salt water truck and closes Highway 1

Last Friday, a KCS train heading south on Highway 1 crashed into the cab of a big rig traveling west, temporarily closing a section of Highway 1. The tank of the salt water truck ruptured at the moment of impact, and Life Air Rescue, North Caddo Medical, Caddo Fire District, and SWEPCO were then called…

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ExxonMobil worker injured on the job at Baton Rouge plant

Early Tuesday morning, an ExxonMobil worker sustained an injury at the plastics plant in Baton Rouge. The company reported that the worker received medical attention on the scene before going to the hospital but has not released any more information regarding the incident.  The investigation into the cause has yet to begin, but the accident…

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Plywood falls off of 18-wheeler on I-10 and crushes 2 cars

On Monday, a piece of plywood fell off an 18-wheeler crushing two cars on I-10 East. One person was taken to the hospital with minor injuries, while the truck driver was ticketed for recklessly operating his vehicle.  Common causes of 18-wheeler accidents vary from distracted driving, improper cargo handling, and poor maintenance. No company was…

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Overturned 18-wheeler on Twin Span Bridge shuts down I-10

On Sunday morning, July 10th, an overturned 18-wheeler closed I-10 West as it was coming from Slidell towards New Orleans. The cause of the initial crash remains unknown, but reports state that the trailer of a tanker truck detached and slid 20 feet down the bridge. While the cab went down into the lake, thankfully,…

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Fuel Up with Gordon’s Gas Card Giveaway

In light of the high gas prices, our Gordon Gives team is launching a series of gas card giveaways on our social media pages. Throughout the month of July, we’re giving out a total of ten $100 gas cards to Louisiana residents. Gordon’s Gas Card Giveaway series is made up of four rounds. The giveaway…

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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…

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Vote 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…

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I-10 West Shuts Down For Nearly Fours After 6-vehicle pileup in Whiskey Bay

Significant damage from t-bone collision

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…

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FedEx 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…

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Look Out for Us at the SWLA Hot Air Balloon Festival

We’re thrilled to share that we are the Presenting Sponsor of the 2022 SWLA Hot Air Balloon Festival! After a two-year hiatus, the SWLA Hot Air Balloon Festival is returning to Lake Charles. The two-day, fun-filled festival attracts thousands of Louisianians every year. The family-friendly event will feature a kid’s zone, live music, craft booths,…

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18-Wheeler Crash Slows Traffic on I-20 in West Monroe

On Wednesday, an 18-wheeler traveling eastbound on Interstate 20 crashed, causing high traffic in West Monroe.  Truck accidents like these on I-20 are not uncommon. In fact, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration ranks I-20 as number 4 out of the most dangerous interstates in the country. As they drive through the bustling city of…

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L’avocat? Avocado? Lawyer?

Our firm, Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys, has intrigued the public yet again with our latest marketing strategy: a billboard featuring Gordon McKernan’s head as the pit of an avocado. But why? In the French language, avocado and lawyer are the same word, l’avocat! After a member of our marketing team shared this interesting fact, the…

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Gordon McKernan and Kayshon Boutte Extend NIL Partnership

We’re excited to share that we’ve extended our Name, Image & Likeness (NIL) partnership with Tigers Football star, Kayshon Boutte! Just a few months ago, rumors circulated among the Tigers sports community that Kayshon had plans to take his athletic talents out of the boot. Fortunately, he put those rumors to rest and solidified his…

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Gordon McKernan Invites You to Izzo’s for a Cinco de Mayo Celebration

Our firm is thrilled to partner with Izzo’s for our second annual Cinco de Mayo celebration in Lafayette. The celebration will take place on Thursday, May 5 from noon to 1 p.m. at Izzo’s on Ambassador Caffery Parkway in Lafayette. Anyone who dines at Izzo’s during the celebration will have a chance to spin the…

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Motorcyclist Killed in the Early-Morning Collision in St. Tammany

In the early morning hours, in St. Tammany, a motorcyclist was killed in a brutal collision with a truck. The truck did not yield when faced with a stop sign, and thus was the cause of this terrible accident. The driver of the truck was wearing a seatbelt and did not sustain any injuries. Unfortunately,…

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McKernan Partners with Semi-Professional Louisiana Soccer Club

Our firm is thrilled to share that we’ve partnered with the Louisiana Krewe Football Club as its Home Jersey Front Sponsor. LA Krewe FC is a Lafayette-based sports club that describes itself as “the link that joins grassroots amateur soccer to the professional game” and prides itself on mirroring Louisiana’s melting pot culture. The team…

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Local Law Firm Helps Aspiring Attorney Attend Stanford University Program

Last week, Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys offered a helping hand to Dimaria Christophe, a Brusly High School sophomore who dreams of becoming an attorney. Dimaria received an invitation to attend the Intensive Law & Trial Program at Stanford University this summer. The program introduces those interested in pursuing legal careers to esteemed industry professionals and…

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Plaquemine Chlorine Outbreak Sends Two Dozen to Hospital

On the night of April 18, a fire in the Dow chemical plant in Plaquemine lead to a chemical leak of one of the most dangerous, most-used industrial chemicals in modern industry: chlorine. Chlorine is used in a variety of manufacturing processes, as well as common household products from plastics to bleach.

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Gordon McKernan Invites You to Nominate Baton Rouge’s Family Favorites

Baton Rouge personal injury attorney Gordon McKernan encourages you to nominate your favorite businesses for Baton Rouge Parents Magazine’s annual Family Favorites contest. Every year, the magazine invites the community to nominate its favorite educators, restaurants, programs, and businesses for a chance to earn the title of “Family Favorite.” You can nominate businesses and services…

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Gordon McKernan Petitions You to Support Alexandria’s Best of the Best

Alexandria personal injury attorney Gordon McKernan invites you to partake in The Town Talk’s 2022 Alexandria’s Best of the Best contest, the magazine’s annual community choice awards. Every year, the magazine invites the public to honor its favorite businesses by nominating them to be the “Best of the Best.” To nominate, simply choose a category,…

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18-wheeler Carrying Hazardous Materials Overturns on I-10 in Iberville Parish

An 18-wheeler carrying the hazardous substance acrylic acid overturned in the median of I-10 in Iberville Parish around 6:30 am Wednesday morning.  By 11:00 am, police had shut down all traffic heading east from I-49 in Lafayette to LA 77 near Grand Tete, to facilitate what they referred to as “an extended recovery process.” It…

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Wrong-Way Driver Causes Multi-Vehicle Accident on I-10

Interstate 10 connects all of the Southern US, from the Pacific coast of California all the way to the Gulf of Mexico in Florida. One of the most dangerous sections of I-10 is located at the border of Texas and Louisiana outside of Lake Charles. This fact was brought into sharp relief on April 12,…

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18-wheeler accident on I-12 results in the death of a child

A multi-vehicle crash involving an 18-wheeler stopped traffic and took the life of a young child early on Thursday morning. Police first reported the crash around 9 am, stating that the tractor-trailer had jackknifed on eastbound I-12 near Albany, causing multiple collisions with other vehicles.

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Car Accident Caused by Highway Defect Results in Paraplegia

The experienced car accident lawyers at Gordon McKernan recently secured a large settlement for a client whose accident was the result of a highway defect. Our client suffered devastating spinal cord injuries and was left partially paralyzed after the incident. An accident like this one is made more tragic by the fact that it was…

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Gordon McKernan Hosts Its Annual Gordon’s Grads Giveaway Contest 

Louisiana personal injury law firm Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys has launched its annual Gordon’s Grads giveaway contest for graduating seniors across the state of Louisiana.   The contest will give graduating high school seniors the chance to win a Microsoft Surface Laptop Go for college or trade school. The contest is open to all high graduating school…

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Gordon McKernan Attorney Holly Lamarche Named Top Lawyer in Acadiana

Holly Lamarche, attorney with Lafayette personal injury law firm Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys, was recently named a top lawyer in immigration law by Acadiana Profile magazine. Lamarche, who has been with Gordon McKernan since 2019, has proven to be an advocate for Acadiana clients both this year and in past years. Acadiana Profile’s top lawyers…

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Marketing Director for Gordon McKernan Featured on Local Podcast

Alex Ludwig, Marketing Director for Louisiana personal injury firm Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys, appeared on The FRG Podcast with Emily Mancuso, Director of Marketing for Baton Rouge’s Family Resource Group, Inc. Throughout the episode, Mancuso and Ludwig discuss various topics, including career advice, Ludwig’s career experience, and marketing strategies. Mancuso kicks off the episode by…

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I-10 East Closed in WBR Following Deadly Truck Wreck

A devastating crash involving a commercial bus and an 18-wheeler was reported around 11AM on I-10 just past LA 415. This area is known as the “Devil’s Triangle” in Louisiana due to the high number of truck crashes and car accidents that happen there. After running into a cable barrier in the median, the bus…

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Pileup forced 6-hour closure on Basin Bridge

Around 1:30 in the morning on March 22, a seven-car pileup was reported on I-10 East between Atchafalaya and Ramah. State Police have reported that this wreck involved two 18-wheelers. The cleanup from the accident lasted until 7:30 in the morning, when law enforcement officers stated they had to wake up drivers who had fallen…

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School Bus Crash in West Baton Rouge Parish

In a tragic turn of events, a school bus was involved in a multi-vehicle crash in West Baton Rouge Parish on Tuesday, February 24. As reported by BR Proud, the crash happened about 3:30 PM at the corner of LA 1 and Emily Drive. The school bus turned left across the highway and was T-boned…

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Tigers Women’s Basketball Team and Gordon McKernan Team Together for More NIL Deals

Get Gordon Athlete Alexis Morris

Louisiana personal injury attorney Gordon McKernan has elevated his Name, Image, & Likeness (NIL) deals by signing the Tigers Women’s basketball team. Since signing his first NIL deal with Lady Tiger Alexis Morris, McKernan has redefined college athlete partnerships by extending NIL deals to the Lady Tigers team through the end of the basketball season.…

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Gordon McKernan’s Super Bowl LVI Commercial Features Five LSU Football Players

Gordon McKernan with LSU Football Players in Super Bowl Commercial

In a first of its kind, Louisiana personal injury lawyer Gordon McKernan highlighted his partnerships with LSU football players Kayshon Boutte, Gregory Brooks, Miles Frazier, Malik Nabers, and Kyren Lacy in a Super Bowl LVI commercial. Over the past few weeks, McKernan signed Name, Image, & Likeness (NIL) deals with several Louisiana college athletes, including…

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Gordon Gives Donates $5,000 to Sylvia’s Toys for Christmas

Gordon Gives $5,000 Check to Sylvia's Toys for Christmas

Baton Rouge, Louisiana – Despite hundreds of leads flooding into Gordon McKernan’s Grinch Stoppers Hotline, the 20-foot-tall inflatable Santa displayed annually at the Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys office off I-10 in Baton Rouge was not found. The 10-foot-tall inflatable Santa that was later stolen from the Gonzales office also remains lost. Since no tip led…

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Gordon McKernan Celebrates Hospital Workers: Ascension Hospital Workers Will Receive Treats from Mr. Milkshake

Baton Rouge, LA, May 14, 2021 – National Hospital week is an opportunity for all of us to acknowledge and celebrate the hard work, dedication, and patience we receive from these essential workers. Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys and Penny’s Pantry are hosting Mr.Milkshake, a local food truck, at the Baton Rouge General Ascension location on Thursday, May 20. All the employees at this location will be…

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Gordon McKernan’s 12 Months of Giving: April

Put down the phone and pay attention: April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. According to NSC, more than 700 people per day are injured in distracted driving crashes. People struggle with so many distractions while driving – whether it be texting, changing the song on the radio, setting the navigation, putting on makeup, and…

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Gordon McKernan’s Twelve Months of Giving: March

Happy March! Every year, this month is dedicated to honoring women’s contributions in American History. To celebrate women and support women-owned businesses, we are giving away 6 women-owned gift baskets across the state of Louisiana! Each gift basket includes: 1 Louisiana coffee mug from Hands Producing Hope 1 Swell Bottle 1 bag of Purely Elizabeth Granola 1 Turbie Twist Hair…

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Gordon McKernan’s Twelve Months of Giving: February

To honor and celebrate Black History Month, we have teamed up with black-owned businesses across the state of Louisiana for our February giveaway. We think it is essential to respect and support black-owned businesses this month and every month. We will be giving away TWO $100 gift cards in the cities listed below to the following black-owned…

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Your Virtually Perfect Guide to Mardi Gras 2021

Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler! Celebrating Mardi Gras During a Pandemic The parades might be canceled, but you can’t truly cancel Mardi Gras any more than you can cancel Christmas! Mardi Gras is a season, a spirit, a tradition! It is more than the decorations or the parades. Although we are disappointed, we will not…

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Gordon McKernan’s Twelve Months of Giving

Thank you to all who participated in our Top Fan AirPod giveaway! Your support and love do not go unnoticed. Due to such an amazing turnout, we have decided to host a full year of giveaways! We are excited to announce our newest endeavor, Gordon McKernan’s Twelve Months of Giving! We have always believed it…

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GMIA Welcomes 6 New Employees in February 2018

We are excited to welcome 7 new employees to the Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys’ ever-growing team. Marva Richardson Marva joins us at the Lake Charles office as a Paralegal to Bobby Holmes. She has an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Southern University. Marva enjoys spending time with her two children, two grandchildren, dogs, dancing,…

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Fisher House Fundraiser: Give Your Tax Deductible Donation Today!

FUNDRAISER UPDATE: Your *tax deductible* donations are making a difference! We have raised 10% of our $50,000 goal! Thank you to all that have donated, but we still need your support. We hope to make a big impact this Veterans Day through the Fisher House Foundation. Here’s how you can help: Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more info – @getgordon Share our posts and this link: http://fhf.convio.net/site/TR?px=1053110&fr_id=1420&pg=personal Encourage your friends, family and…

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Hammond Office Opens

Proud to announce to opening of our newest office location in Hammond, LA. Attorneys Brad Matthews and Chris Edwards will be manning the new office.

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Older and Wiser

Happy 40th Birthday to our long time attorney Michael Montalbano! Growing up so fast…

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Supporting High School Football

We’re proud to once again support these local high school football programs for their upcoming 2017 seasons. The Pit. St Amant High Football Field Dutchtown High SchoolUniversity Lab School Athletics Zachary High School

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Attorney Brian Colomb Joins Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys in Lafayette, LA

Attorney Brian C. Colomb joined Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys local Lafayette law office this month. Focusing on maritime injuries and offshore accidents, Brian Colomb brings nearly 20 years of legal experience to the Gordon McKernan law firm. Brian Colomb has expertise handling all types of maritime cases and personal injury lawsuits. He has recovered millions of dollars in…

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Welcoming New Attorney | Katie Pizzini

Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys would like to formerly welcome their newest attorney to the firm, Katie Pizzini, in the Gonzales, LA office. Katie is a native of St. Louis, MO, who has called Louisiana home for almost 13 years.  She is a graduate of Loyola University New Orleans and began practicing law in 2011.  She…

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2018 Super Lawyers & Rising Stars

Congratulations to our new 2018 Super Lawyers & Rising Stars: Super Lawyers: Gordon J. McKernan Rising Stars: Christopher J. Corzo Brad R. Matthews Anne Marie Muller-McCrary Luke J. Thibodeaux, II Richard F. Zimmerman, III

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15 YEARS

Sending a HUGE congrats to our Attorney and good friend, Chet Boudreaux, on hitting the 15 year mark with our firm today. What a an accomplishment, and crazy to think it’s gone by so fast. 

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$1,300,000 Verdict

Our client was involved in a serious accident with an 18-wheeler that ran a red light. The worst injuries were to the neck, back, head and shoulder. The case resulted in a verdict of $1.3 million.

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New Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys office in Baton Rouge

Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys are a Louisiana-based personal injury firm that focuses on helping people recover maximum compensation for an accident injury or sudden loss of a loved one. They handle a variety of different personal injury cases, from car wrecks to accidents involving a big truck and any kind of personal injury you can…

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Gonzales Office Now Open

Very pleased to announce the opening of our newest satellite location in Gonzales, LA at 220 S. Burnside Ave. Strategically located to better serve the needs of the Ascension Parish Community. Attorney Dallon Bush will be heading the office, along with Attorney Michael Breaux of counsel.

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Gonzales Office Now Open

We’re very excited to announce the opening of our new office in Gonzales, LA. Located at 220 S. Burnside Avenue. We’re located there to better suit the direct needs of Ascension parish, and we welcome all to stop by and visit our Gonzales Attorney, Dallon Bush, any time.

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Congrats Michael Montalbano!

Sending out a quick congrats and thanks to our Attorney, Michael Montalbano, on hitting the four year mark with our firm. Thanks for all the hard work and showing up ready to go every single day. 

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2015 Car Seat Giveaway Begins!

The contest for the 2015 Gordon Gives 94 Car Seats starts today! Enter for a change to win at gordongives.com or on facebook.com/getgordon by being the first to answer our trivia correctly. The contest will last through Wednesday, April 29, and the actual giveaway will be on Friday, May 1, 2015. For more details and to register for your chance…

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Michael Montalbano Serves as CCA President

Proud of our attorney, Michael Montalbano, as he serves another term as President of the Coastal Conservation Association of Louisiana’s Baton Rouge Chapter for 2015. Michael will be entering his 3rd year as CCA President for Baton Rouge. Michael has said he is greatly honored to serve another year as president. Despite Baton Rouge not…

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Gordon McKernan to be Talent Show Judge

Gordon McKernan is happy to accept the L’Auberge Casino’s invitation to serve as a judge for their Team Member Talent Show. Each year, the L’Auberge hosts a talent show for their team members to showcase their talents. It is always a lot of fun. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will be awarded. The 1st place winner then…

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