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Free Backpack Giveaway Details
Our Gordon Gives Backpack Giveaway will start on Wednesday, August 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The giveaway event will continue until we run out of backpacks. The backpacks filled with supplies (pencils, folders, notebooks, scissors, crayons, glue and other classroom essentials) will be issued on a first come, first served basis. We will…
Read MoreNominate Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys for Best Law Firm in Baton Rouge
Best of 225 Awards Baton Rouge’s 225 Magazine has launched its annual Best of 225 Awards. Every year, 225 Magazine encourages residents to support for the best local shops, restaurants, law firms, and more in the Best of 225 Awards online ballot. The nomination period is currently open until February 8 at 5 p.m. Please…
Read More15 Weird Laws in Louisiana
Louisiana is known for its good food, great music, a shared joie de vivre, and … weird laws? Louisiana’s legal system is based on the Napoleonic Code, as opposed to the rest of the country’s, which is based on English Common Law. What’s more, the unique history, culture, and wildlife of Louisiana have led to…
Read MoreI-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…
Read MoreCelebrating 30 Years of Gordon McKernan
30 Years of Getting it Done This year marks Gordon’s 30th year of practicing law! This milestone anniversary serves as a testament to the reliability and longevity of Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys, which has aimed to provide the highest quality of legal service, compassion, and support to Louisianans since day one. Our History GMIA was…
Read MoreEnter Our Hispanic Heritage Month Giveaway
It’s Giveaway Time! Hispanic Heritage Month is a month-long celebration that exists to honor the history, culture, achievements and contributions of Hispanic Americans. In honor of this special celebration, we’re launching a Hispanic Heritage Month giveaway. Giveaway Rules: Like our Spanish Facebook page Share our Hispanic Heritage Month giveaway post Comment your nationality and your…
Read MoreWe’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…
Read MoreCelebrate National Traffic Awareness Month With Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys
August is National Traffic Awareness Month and brings our focus to, you guessed it, traffic safety! Each day, both drivers and pedestrians become victims when they experience a car wreck that could have been avoided by the other party involved. Unfortunate events like this can turn out to be detrimental, physically and emotionally. It can…
Read MoreTips to Prepare for a Hurricane in 2022
Hurricane season is upon us. Every year, Louisianans brace for high winds, heavy rains, and the other effects of hurricanes and tropical storms on our coast. This year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts another “above-normal Atlantic hurricane season,” with a 65% chance of above-average hurricane intensity and frequency. In fact, some forecasters…
Read MoreThe Difference Between Wrongful Death & Personal Injury
The main difference between personal injury and wrongful death claims is who is able to bring the case. If the victim survives the accident, they can file a personal injury claim in Louisiana themselves. However, if the victim succumbs to their injuries and passes away, their family or estate can file a wrongful death action…
Read MoreLouisiana Car Traffic Deaths Up in 2021
According to our car accident experts who studied a report from the Louisiana Department of Transportation (DOTD), a staggering 997 people died in motor vehicle crashes in 2021. This tragic toll breaks the record previously set in 2007, and is over a hundred more people than died last year in crashes. The Governor of Louisiana,…
Read MoreGordon 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 to Do if You Get in a Car Accident on I-10
Interstate 10 carries millions of passenger vehicles, big rigs, and more across the country every year. Louisiana sees some of the most traffic on I-10 through major cities like Lake Charles, Lafayette, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans. With all the traffic, it’s no surprise that over 100 deadly car accidents happen on I-10 each year…
Read MoreChild Passenger Safety Awareness Week | September 2021
September 19-25, 2021 is Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week, an annual nationwide campaign that highlights the importance of ensuring that all children are properly secured in an appropriate car seat or seat belt. Louisiana law states that all drivers and passengers, regardless of which seat they occupy in a vehicle, must wear a seat belt, or be properly restrained in a child…
Read MoreGordon McKernan Injury Attorney Ryan Lloyd Nominated for the Top 20 under 40 Young Professionals of Northeast Louisiana
Each year, the Monroe Chamber of Commerce and the Northeast Louisiana Young Professionals select outstanding young professionals who are advancing in their careers, remaining active in the community, and who are dedicated to making Northeast Louisiana a better place to live and work. This year, Ryan Lloyd, an attorney at Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys in Monroe, was…
Read MoreGordon McKernan Injury Attorneys Holds Grand Opening for New Monroe Office
Visitors will receive sweet treats from local favorite, Eskamoe’s Date: June 14, 2021 Time: 2:30 pm Location: 2700 Forsythe Ave, Monroe, LA 71201 Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys, a leading provider of quality legal services throughout the State of Louisiana, is excited to announce their new office in Monroe, Louisiana.…
Read MoreGordon’s Grads Launches Contest to Bring Awareness to Community Service – Louisiana High School Seniors Can Win a Laptop
As part of its effort to encourage community service, Gordon’s Grads is proud to announce its newest contest for Louisiana high school seniors. Gordon Gives is the charity arm of Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys. This program allows Gordon Mckernan and Gordon Mckernan Injury Attorneys to give back to the communities they serve. From May 10,…
Read MoreGordon McKernan Injury Attorneys Expands Footprint in Alexandria
Open House and FREE lunch on April 8th, 2021 March 22, 2021 (Alexandria, LA) – Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys, a leading provider of quality legal services throughout the state of Louisiana, is excited to announce an office move in Alexandria, LA. Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys has moved to 4207 Parliament Dr. Suite A, Alexandria, LA 71303. In…
Read MoreGMIA to Host Mobile Blood Drive in Baton Rouge
Due to the coronavirus pandemic many businesses and industries are feeling the impacts of the recent stay-at-home order. This includes local hospitals that are facing a shortage of blood supplies. As emergencies never stop occurring and hospitals resume surgical procedures, it is important that we do our part to help replenish these supplies. At Gordon McKernan Injury…
Read More#MaskUp Louisiana FREE Mask Giveaways as Louisiana Opens
Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys | May 8, 2020 Updated 5/22/2020 As Louisiana works to open its doors, many citizens will need masks to protect themselves against the virus and follow guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. According to the CDC website, “CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other…
Read MoreTop 7 Things to Consider When Going Back to Work
As COVID-19 fears and stay-at-home orders are lifted, it will eventually be time for nonessential employees to return to work. Still, even as everyone attempts to get back to normal, both businesses and individuals will have been seriously affected in some way. While we can’t say exactly when people will be back on their jobs,…
Read MorePenny’s Pantry for Healthcare Workers
Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys | Community Over 265 employees at the Baton Rouge General Hospital will have the opportunity to receive one bag of Blue Buffalo dog or cat food courtesy of Gordon McKernan and a local pet store. Each bag will contain a coupon to receive an additional free bag of Blue Buffalo dog food from…
Read MoreFDA calls for immediate removal of Zantac from shelves
The FDA has announced its request today to immediately remove the heartburn drug Zantac and all over-the-counter ranitidine drugs from shelves. An ongoing investigation by the Food and Drug Administration determined that levels of n-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), a contaminant in the heartburn medication, increase over time, which poses a risk to the public health. According to…
Read MoreMonsanto’s Roundup® Found to Cause Cancer by Jury
The case of the plaintiff, Edwin Hardeman, went to trial in February 2019, in a San Francisco courtroom. Mr. Hardeman’s case is the first of many cases involving plaintiffs claiming the widely-used weedkiller, Roundup®, developed by Monsanto (purchased by Bayer in 2016) causes non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, and other types of cancer. The jury selected at Mr. Hardeman’s trial was asked to…
Read MoreCelebrating 27 Years at Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys
Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys is proudly celebrating 27 YEARS of practice in Louisiana and owes it all to the support of this community. Serving Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Shreveport, Alexandria, Lake Charles, Monroe, Hammond and surrounding areas with exceptional legal service has been his most significant addition to a profound McKernan family legacy. From the very…
Read MoreSouthern University Athletics Sponsorship
Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys is a sponsor of the Southern University Athletics. Many of our attorneys and staff have graduated from Southern University and Southern University Law Center. It is always our goal to give back to those that are part of the communities we belong to. Thank you, Southern University for producing so many…
Read MoreGordon McKernan Injury Attorneys Shreveport Named Top 3 Personal Injury Lawyers
Our Shreveport location is honored to be named on the list of Top 3 Personal Injury Lawyers in the area. Our firm in Shreveport was handpicked using a 50-point inspection, which included customer reviews, history, complaints, ratings, satisfaction, trust, cost, and general excellence. Our team would like to extend a huge thank you to our…
Read MoreGordon McKernan Abogados de Accidentes Ahora Están Aceptando Casos de Inmigración
El equipo de abogados de Gordon McKernan se complace en anunciar que nuestra firma ahora está aceptando casos relacionados con la inmigración. Nuestra firma ofrece abogados con experiencia que están al día con las leyes de inmigración y asesoría legal en español e inglés. Si usted o alguien que conoce está trabajando o viviendo en los…
Read MoreChanges Coming to Louisiana Car Seat Laws in August
New, more strict car seat laws are scheduled to take effect in Louisiana on August 1. The Louisiana Senate Bill 76, signed into law by Governor John Bel Edwards, is focused on ensuring that children fit in the car seats properly. New Louisiana Child Safety Seat Law Details: Children under age two must be restrained…
Read MoreGordon McKernan Injury Attorneys Plans Lafayette Office Expansion
Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys is excited to announce plans to move our Lafayette office to Verot School Road. We have outgrown our current space and are incredibly proud to be able to continue building relationships within the Lafayette area. The new office, formerly the 2-story Physiques Women’s Fitness Center, will be open to clients beginning…
Read MoreGordon McKernan Injury Attorneys Opens Zachary Law Firm
Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys is proud to announce our newest office has opened in Zachary, LA. The Zachary law office is our tenth location in Louisiana. With local staffed offices in Gonzales and Denham Springs, we saw the need to continue extending our services for our clients in the greater Baton Rouge area. We are excited to…
Read MoreGordon McKernan Injury Attorneys Hosts 2018 Bike Giveaway
Each year, Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys looks forward to celebrating the holidays with our local communities during the firm’s annual bike giveaway. In 2018, we gave over 450 free bikes, Xboxes and Christmas gifts across the following cities we serve: Baton Rouge: 104 bikes, 5 Xboxes and other presents for various families Lafayette: 95 bikes Shreveport: 103 bikes…
Read MoreHammond office recognized by the Greater Hammond Chamber
Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys opened a local Hammond office to service our clients in the Tangipahoa Parish and surrounding areas on August 21, 2017. By providing a local office for our clients and staffing with attorneys and paralegals that Live Where You Live, we can provide a better experience for our clients. As part of each of the…
Read MoreGordon McKernan Injury Attorneys Lake Charles Has Officially Opened
Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys Lake Charles is officially open for business! Our experienced attorneys are here to provide the people of Lake Charles and the surrounding communities with the legal expertise to handle a range of personal injury cases. We are aggressive in recovering full compensation for your injuries and losses, taking on the large…
Read MoreHelp the Get Gordon Team Raise $75,000 for Veterans and the Fisher House Foundation
*Tax Deductible* To honor the men and women who have served our country, the team at Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys is giving back this Veterans Day. Beginning October 10 through November 9, 2017, we are coming together with the help of our communities to raise $75,000 for our veterans. You can join us in showing…
Read MoreContact the Best Personal Injury Lawyer in Shreveport, LA for Your Slip and Fall Accident
There are a variety of circumstances that can cause you to trip and fall or slip on a surface that are not caused by someone else’s negligence. Most falls that don’t result in serious injury happen daily and we all have a personal obli …
Read MoreGet a Lawyer in Shreveport at McKernan Injury Attorneys
Have you or someone you know been in an accident recently? Have you been mistreated or are you facing a fight for workers’ compensation benefits? You may feel helpless and even a little bit alone. Finding the right lawyer can be a roller coaster ride and if you aren’t careful, you may find yourself spending…
Read More2014 Car Seat Giveaway
Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys gave away 124 car seats Friday, May 9, at their annual Car Seat Giveaway. Gordon and the firm feel very blessed to be able to do so and love offering a helping hand to the community. Gordon McKernan and his staff understand the importance of bringing awareness to parents regarding their…
Read MoreNew Office Now Serving Alexandria
On July 15 2013, Gordon McKernan opened a new satellite location in Alexandria, Louisiana. The reason for opening this new office was to support the needs of personal injury clients in the Rapides Parish area. Clients will have 24/7 access to attorneys and staff to answer questions and to schedule free consultations to discuss personal…
Read MoreLocal Law Firms Establish Endowed Scholarship
Representatives from three local law firms recently established a $100,000 endowed scholarship at the Southern University Law Center. The Brady, Baudin, McKernan, and Pendley Endowed Scholarship will be earmarked for students interested in careers in civil rights and public interest law.
Read MoreGordon McKernan and Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys to Handle Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Cases
On April 20, an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico exploded into flames. This has now become a catastrophe of untold magnitude for the Gulf Coast. BP PLC was leasing an oil rig called The Deepwater Horizon, which was owned by Transocean, Ltd. The company was drilling 50 miles southeast of Venice, Louisiana in…
Read MoreGordon McKernan Inducted Into Louisiana Super Lawyers® 2012
Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding attorneys from over 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selections are made annually using a rigorous multi-phased process. Attorneys cannot nominate themselves, an in-firm votes are only counted if they are matched by an out-of-firm nomination. The…
Read MoreGordon McKernan – Injury Attorneys Welcomes New Attorneys
Gordon McKernan – Injury Attorneys is proud to announce the addition of three attorneys. The firm is always striving to serve our clients in a more efficient and compassionate manner. Our new attorneys are: Charles C. Boykin, hired to represent our Spanish clients and Michael J. Montalbano, III joined us shortly after he decided to…
Read MoreGordon McKernan Participates in Campus Outreach Golf Tournament
Gordon McKernan sponsored and participated in the Santa Maria Campus Outreach Golf tournament on May 12, 2011.
Read MoreGordon McKernan Sponsors Hand it On 2011
Gordon McKernan and Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys sponsors Hand it On in conjunction with WAFB Channel 9, Baton Rouge. Hand it On is about giving back to the community. Each week Greg Meriwether, with WAFB is finding a person to hand it on. Each week, he finds a someone to give $300 to, the only…
Read MoreGordon McKernan Sponsors University High School Gerald Furr Memorial Classic
Gordon McKernan sponsors the University High School Gerald Furr Memorial Classic Golf tournament March 2011. Gordon McKernan was a Title Sponsor in honor of a great University High School coach – Gerald Furr for the Memorial Golf Tournament this year. Gordon and numerous attorneys from Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys enjoyed the weather and competitive golf!
Read MoreGordon McKernan Injury Attorneys Relocates to a New Building
On November 15, 2010, Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys relocates it’s offices from our old home on Jefferson Highway. We relocated our Baton Rouge office to 5630 Bankers Avenue, Baton Rouge – this office is conveniently located off I-10 and College Drive in Baton Rouge. Come visit us!
Read MoreGordon McKernan and Staff Support Walk Like MADD 2010
May 2010, Gordon supported Walk Like MADD with a donation and members of the staff attended the walk (LSU Old Front Nine) to support families that were affected by a drunk driver. The event was a success with over 300 walkers attending to raise money for MADD to continue to help families in their time…
Read MoreGordon McKernan Injury Attorneys Donates Two TV’s to Earl K. Long
Gordon McKernan and Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys, a personal injury firm located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and founded over 37 years ago, are guided by their strong beliefs and convictions – not only as attorneys, but also as individuals. On March 10, 2010, Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys donates two TV’s to Earl K. Long Hospital…
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