Case Results

A Record of Success in High-Stakes Litigation

At LKSA Law Firm, our primary focus is on achieving the best possible outcome for each client. We are proud of the results our dedicated attorneys have secured for individuals and families facing life-altering circumstances. The following is a representative list of some of our past verdicts and settlements.

Critical Disclaimer: Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Each case is unique, and its value is determined by the specific facts and legal circumstances involved.

Maritime & Offshore Accident Results

Result: In Excess of $14,421,477 (Settlement)

  • Case: Jones Act/General Maritime Law – Representing 4 rig workers injured in the Deepwater Horizon rig explosion.
  • Court: United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana

Result: $4,575,000 (Settlement)

  • Case: Jones Act/General Maritime Law – Vessel collision causing tragic drowning deaths.
  • Court: United States District Court, Southern District of Mississippi

Result: $2,757,008 (Jury Award)

  • Case: Jones Act/General Maritime Law – Arm crushing injury to a rig crew member.
  • Court: United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana

Result: In Excess of $2,700,000 (Settlement)

  • Case: Jones Act/General Maritime Law – Offshore supply vessel crushing injury during a cargo move.
  • Court: United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana

Result: In Excess of $1,700,000 (Settlement)

  • Case: Jones Act/General Maritime Law – Vessel explosion and fire causing severe injuries.
  • Court: United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana

Result: $1,200,000 (Settlement)

  • Case: Jones Act/General Maritime Law – Tugboat captain killed when his tow struck a lift bridge span.
  • Court: United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana

Result: $1,200,000 (Settlement)

  • Case: General Maritime Law – Spine injury to a maritime employee aboard a vessel.
  • Court: United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana

Result: $1,139,828 (Judge Award)

  • Case: Jones Act/General Maritime Law – Leg and cervical spine injury due to a crew member, including punitive damages and attorney fees.
  • Court: United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana

Result: $875,000 (Settlement)

  • Case: General Maritime Law – Vessel collision resulting in the death of a shrimper.
  • Court: United States District Court, Southern District of Mississippi

Result: $850,000 (Settlement)

  • Case: General Maritime Law – Offshore personnel basket accident causing a spinal injury.
  • Court: United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana

Result: $800,000 (Settlement)

  • Case: General Maritime Law – Capsizing of a lift boat resulting in personal injuries.
  • Court: United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana

Result: $700,000 (Settlement During Trial)

  • Case: Vessel collision with a hunting camp on the Mississippi River – property damage.
  • Court: United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana

Catastrophic Personal Injury & Aviation Results

Result: In Excess of $20,000,000 (Settlement)

  • Case: Offshore Oilfield Helicopter Crash – Resulting in a traumatic brain injury.
  • Court: United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana

Result: In Excess of $6,600,000 (Settlement)

  • Case: Wharf Accident – Involving a defective rail car causing a traumatic brain injury.
  • Court: Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, State of Louisiana

Result: $1,000,000 (Settlement)

  • Case: Offshore Oilfield Helicopter Crash – Causing a cervical spine injury.
  • Court: United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana

Medical Malpractice Results

Result: $2,781,612.71 (Total Recovery)

  • Case: Medical Malpractice – Causing paralysis and death. (Settled with two defendants for $480,000; judge award from third defendant of $2,301,612.71).
  • Court: Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, State of Louisiana

Result: $1,966,000 + Future Custodial Care (Settlement)

  • Case: Medical Malpractice – Causing a traumatic brain injury.
  • Court: Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, State of Louisiana

Result: $1,194,000 (Jury Award)

  • Case: Medical Malpractice – Causing a significant residual injury.
  • Court: Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, State of Louisiana

Wrongful Death Results

Result: $2,500,000 (Settlement During Trial)

  • Case: Wrongful Death – Asbestos exposure and mesothelioma.
  • Court: Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, State of Louisiana

Result: $1,368,000 (Settlement)

  • Case: Wrongful Death – Halftime performer at the Superbowl in New Orleans.
  • Court: United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana

Result: 7-Figure Amount (Settlement)

  • Case: Wrongful Death – Bar patron incident involving bouncers.
  • Court: Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, State of Louisiana

Insurance & Complex Litigation Results

Result: $2,131,261.21 (Farmer Claims Settled)

  • Case: Complex Litigation – Contamination of long-grain rice seed affecting farmers and producers.
  • Court: United States District Court Eastern District of Missouri (MDL)

Result: $700,000 (Settlement)

  • Case: Homeowners Insurance Dispute – Over Hurricane Katrina damage that allegedly caused a homeowner’s heart attack.
  • Court: United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana

Put Our Experience to Work for You

While past results do not guarantee future outcomes, our track record demonstrates our commitment to securing justice for our clients. If you have suffered a serious injury, contact Lewis, Kullman, Sterbcow & Abramson, LLC for a free, confidential consultation to discuss your case.

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