Lake Charles

Lake Charles is one of the most significant industrial & commercial centers in the Southern region. Major travel avenues flow through the city, like Interstate 10 East, Louisiana Highway 14, and U.S. Highway 171. While this movement fuels progress, it also presents a sobering reality: the ever-present risk of serious accidents. This nature of business…

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Lake Charles Aviation Accident Lawyer

plane flying in cloudy blue skies

At our law firm, our legal team understands the devastating impact of aviation accidents on victims and their families. This is why our aviation attorneys want to help you gain compensation for the losses caused by your aviation incident.  Did you know that Lake Charles has a rich aviation history, with a variety of commercial,…

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Lake Charles

hurricane evacuation route sign

Hurricanes can be devastating, and Lake Charles, Louisiana is no stranger to their destructive power. If you’ve suffered damage from a hurricane, you should seek the guidance of an experienced Lake Charles hurricane claims lawyer to help you with your hurricane insurance claim.   At , we have a team of skilled hurricane claims lawyers who…

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Lake Charles Explosion Lawyer

explosion

Chemical processing plants, oil refineries, and other industrial plants form a lynchpin of Louisiana’s economy. These businesses, and the hardworking men and women who work in them, generate millions of dollars for our economy and provide the materials that power modern life. In addition, the jobs these plants provide are high-paying, stable careers that help…

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Lake Charles Wrongful Death Lawyer

Flowers

Losing a family member due to someone else’s negligence can be one of the most traumatic experiences you can go through. If this has happened to you, you might be deep in the depths of grief, or you could be angry or confused about how your loved one could be gone. Not only are you…

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Lake Charles Motorcycle Lawyer

Motorcycle on Highway

Motorcycle accidents are often far more devastating than car accidents because of how much smaller motorcycles are than cars, and because of motorcyclists’ exposure relative to vehicle passengers. Victims of motorcycle accidents often face a mountain of medical debt, are rendered unable to work, and suffer undue pain and suffering. If you’ve been in a…

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Lake Charles Nursing Home Lawyer

Old Lady Hands

Every year, Lake Charles families are faced with difficult decisions: whether or not to place their elderly or infirm loved ones in a nursing home, residential care facility, or assisted living facility. When a family is unable to care for a loved one who’s unable to care for themselves, a 24-hour care facility is really…

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Lake Charles Slip Injury Lawyer

Caution Tape Accident

Premises liability, as defined under personal injury law, entails the property owner’s responsibility for injuries sustained on their property. According to Louisiana law, it’s mandatory for property owners to make sure their property is well maintained and meets a specific standard of safety. If they don’t, they could be found liable for injuries that occur…

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Lake Charles Workers Comp Lawyer

Workers' Compensation Injury Claim

Most workdays go by without any major incidents. Employers have an obligation to provide a safe and healthy work environment for employees. However, negligence related to safety processes, poorly maintained facilities, defective equipment, and other reckless actions cause thousands of workplace injuries every year. Louisiana law requires companies to carry workers’ compensation coverage for employees…

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Lake Charles Industrial Lawyer

Industrial Refinery

Many of the nation’s largest petrochemical plants and advanced manufacturing facilities have set up shop in Louisiana, making it second in the country for crude oil production and third in natural gas production. Louisiana is among the top suppliers of energy products in the U.S. according to information from the Energy Information Administration. Leading companies in…

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Lake Charles Maritime Lawyer

Maritime Oil Rig

Louisiana’s position on the Gulf of Mexico, and its control of rivers like the Mississippi and Calcasieu, means that a number of industries are high-performing here: shipping, oil and gas production, and other maritime industries. Many of the people of Lake Charles take part in these industries in their careers as seamen, derrickmen, divers, floorhands,…

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Lake Charles Truck Accident Attorney

big truck on highway

Lake Charles, a city of nearly 100,000 residents, experiences frequent traffic accidents, with 3,320 crashes reported in 2022 alone—not including I-10 and I-210 incidents. Truck accidents, especially with 18-wheelers, often cause severe injuries. If you’ve been involved in a truck accident near Moss Bluff, the experienced Lake Charles truck accident lawyer at Gordon McKernan Injury…

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Lake Charles Car Wreck Lawyer

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At the law firm of , our Lake Charles car accident lawyers handle personal injury and wrongful death cases for the people of Lake Charles and throughout Louisiana. Over the past three decades, we’ve built a record of success: we’ve recovered over for our clients in verdicts and settlements. We are committed to our clients’…

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