Consistently superior results in the courtroom is one measure of success. Anderson & Dozier enjoys a reputation of experienced trial advocacy and the referrals from past clients. We are proud of our other referral sources including attorneys, Judges, accountants, offshore workers, farmers, doctors, and bankers. The sample of results noted below were obtained by the partners at Anderson & Dozier both prior to and during the partnership.
At Anderson & Dozier, our attorneys have handled thousands of cases, large and small including admiralty claims, industrial accidents and vehicular crashes (18-wheeler and auto accident). Our firm has the financing and experience necessary to handle large and complicated personal injury claims.
$8,800,000 --- Severe Leg Injury --- Casing Crew Worker
Oil rig worker suffered significant lower leg injury and permanent disability from returning to highly paid oil field employment.
$7,700,000 --- Jury Verdict --- Arm/shoulder Injury
Jury verdict in favor of insurance attorney permanently disabled from minimal impact rear-end accident.
$6,000,000 --- Breach of Contract - Misrepresentation
Client/insured recovered due to insurance broker's failure to obtain necessary insurance. Federal Court.
$3,500,000 --- Cervical and Lumbar Injuries with Surgery
Physical therapy assistant sustained multiple injuries from rear-end automobile collision on US Hwy 90
$3,500,000 --- Pelvic - Back - Shoulder Injuries to Oilfield Worker
Driller on land rig was permanently disabled as a result of drilling equipment malfunction.
$2,800,000 --- Jury Verdict --- Lumbar Injury with Surgery plus need for future medical treatment
Salesman was disabled in parking lot accident. Injuries required back surgery. Medical expenses for future neck surgery were added by jury.
$2,200,000 --- Jury Verdict --- Neck and Back Surgeries with Internal Fixation Devices
Home health supervisor sustained severe injuries as a result of minimal impact rear-end collision.
$1,700,000 --- Jury Verdict --- Wrongful Death --- Defective Highway
Surviving spouse and children of oil field worker fatally injured in automobile accident caused by a defective South Louisiana roadway.
$1,030,000 --- Wrongful Death --- 18 Wheeler Collision
Surviving spouse and children of laborer fatally injuried in head-on collision with 18-wheeler.
$1,010,000 --- Aggravated Pre-existing Neck and Back Injuries with Permanent Disability
Oil field salesman sustained career-ending neck and back injuries in rear-end collision. Damages were obtained for physical injuries and fro past and future lost income and earning capacity.
$1,000,000 --- Neck and Back Injuries with Surgeries --- Oilfield Worker
Payment after jury verdict for oil field worker injured when equipment failed on a South Louisiana land rig.
$960,000 --- Mutiple Spinal Injuries/Multiple Surgeries --- High Speed Auto Collision
Victim of severe automobile collision sustained multiple spine injuries.
$840,000 --- Jones Act Seaman --- Face/Nose/Jaw and Neck Injuries
Jones Act seaman was injured offshore as a result of defective and inadequate equipment on the vessel.
$810,000 --- Arbitration Award --- Neck and Back Injuries requiring Surgery
Helicopter mechanic sustained neck and back injuries. Recovery included lost wages and future earnings from contested liability claim.
$810,000 --- Wrongful Death --- Offshore Worker
Surviving spouse of offshore worker fatally injured in jack-up rig blow-out.
$800,000 --- Lower Leg and Foot Injuries with Surgery --- Athlete
High school athlete injured in parking lot incident. Recovery included past and future medical expenses, general damages and loss of earning capacity.
$750,000 --- Neck Injury requiring Two-Level Surgery --- Commercial Truck
South Louisiana laborer sustained severe neck injury as a result of the fault of a commercial truck driver.
$600,000 --- Wrongful Death --- Medical Malpractice
A Louisiana lady died as a result of delayed medical treatment in emergency room. Recovery for the $500,000 cap plus legal interest and costs.
$600,000 Head Injury Concussion - Hematoma --- Commercial Truck
A Louisiana resident sustained multiple injuries including hematoma to brain and concussion to frontal lobe as a result of collision with 18-wheeler. After developing the facts and presenting the damages (medical expenses, lost wages, and general damages) recovery made for the policy limits, workers' compensation and reduction of the employer's lien.
$580,000 Neck Surgery - Oilfield Worker on Drilling Rig
Tong specialist was struck on head by falling roustabout causing loss of consciousness and severe neck injury requiring surgery. Issues involved negligent coordination of work and workers, failure to follow safe operations guidelines and improper safety equipment. Recovery included the third-party claim and the workers compensation claim.
$550,000 --- Shoulder and Leg Injury --- 18 Wheeler Collision
Survey technician sustained shoulder and leg injuries in 18-wheeler accident involving South Louisiana sugarcane trailer with defective lighting.
$530,000 Low Back Injury - Offshore Platform
Offshore worker sustained severe low back injury as a result of the negligence of the crane operator on the platform. Issues involved inadequate communication and failure to train. Recovery includes past and future medical expenses, loss of future earnings and workers compensation.
$500,000 Jones Act seaman --- Deckhand/Leg Injury
Deckhand's leg was crushed between two (2) barges. Issues involved employer's limitation of liability claim. Using the "fleet exception to the vessel owner's defenses, a larger recovery was secured in Federal Court.
$500,000 Breach of Contract - Medical Expenses v. Health Care Insurance
Client was insured under health care insurance policy. Following severe head-on automobile accident, insurer denied coverage of client's bills, approximately $419,000, claiming technical defense. After suit and trial preparation, insurer paid $500,000. Claim involved ERISA; Federal Court.
$500,000 --- Neck and Back Surgery -- Slip and Fall in Hospital
Elderly patient suffered multiple spinal injuries as a result of negligence of custodian of walkway in hospital.
$500,000 --- Leg and Back Injury with Surgery
Oil field worker permanently injured in industrial accident as a result of the fault of crane operator dropping personnel basket.
$480,000 Neck Injury Commercial Truck
Client sustained multiple injuries (elbow surgery and neck surgery) as a result of commercial trucking accident where fault was disputed. The operator of one motor vehicle became disoriented on four-lane freeway causing a sudden emergency.
$475,000 Low Back Injury Requiring Surgery
A bicycle operator was struck by a vehicle that left the highway. Recovery included payment of all medical expenses, lost wages and general damages.
$475,000 --- Jones Act Seaman -- Back Injury with Surgery
Jones Act Seaman suffered severe injuries as a result of defective equipment on inland barge.
$475,000 --- Neck and Back Injuries with Surgery
A Lafayette, Louisiana resident sustained spine injuries requiring surgery due to auto accident.
$475,000 --- Neck and Back Injuries --- 18 Wheeler Collision
Elderly lady sustained multiple injuries in rear-end 18-wheeler/auto accident.
$465,000 --- Wrongful Death --- Druck Driver
Family members of Louisiana resident killed by a drunk driver.
$450,000 Multiple Injuries - Offshore Platform
Wireline technician working offshore suffered multiple injuries requiring surgery. Recovery includes past medicals and workers compensation indemnity payments.
$450,000 --- Wrongful Death --- 18 Wheeler Collision
Survivors of resident of Acadia Parish who died following injuries sustained in contested liability claim involving 18 wheeler.
$450,000 --- Jones Act Seaman --- Derrick Hand/Back Injury
Jones Act Seaman suffered career-ending back injury as a result of inadequate equipment on jack-up rig.
$433,000 Wrongful Death 18 wheeler collision
Commercial truck/trailer struck disabled vehicle on shoulder of highway causing severe damage and the instant death of passenger. On the fifth day of jury trial regarding contested liability, the defendants paid for the damages suffered by the daughter of woman fatally injured.
$425,000 --- Spinal Injuries -- Surgery Recommended
University of Louisiana employee sustained spine injuries in auto accident on Interstate-49.
$420,000 --- Neck Injury with Surgery --- 18 Wheeler
Iberia Parish resident sustained spine injuries/surgery in auto accident as a result of the fault of a commercial truck driver.
$420,000 --- Back Injury --- 18 Wheeler
St. Mary Parish resident sustained permanent neck injury caused by 18 wheeler collision.
$410,000 --- Neck and Back Injuries with Surgery
United States Postal Worker in St. Martin Parish sustained multiple injuries in auto accident.
$400,000 --- Jones Act Seaman --- Back Surgery
Jones Act Seaman, a driller aboard offshore drilling rig, suffered career-ending spinal injuries as a result of defective steps.
$400,000 Neck Injury - 18-wheeler collision
College student was driving vehicle on Interstate 10 when struck by 18-wheeler causing multiple injuries, including a neck injury that required neck surgery.
$400,000 Neck Injury Requiring Surgery
Invited guest of seminar luncheon being held at Louisiana State University was severely injured as a result of the staff's failure to remove hazard created by spilled liquid on the floor near the client's table. Recovery includes past and future medical expenses and workers compensation.
$400,000 --- Multiple Herniated Discs requiring Surgery
Lafayette resident suffered cervical injuries requiring surgery as a result of auto accident.
$400,000 --- Multiple Herniated Discs --- Cervical Fusion
Lafayette resident suffered two-level spinal injury requiring fusion as a result of fault of 18 wheeler.
$400,000 --- Back Injury with Instrumentation
Survey crew leader sustained spine injuries in contested liability accident.
$400,000 --- Multiple Head, Leg and Arm Injuries
Abbeville resident sustained multiple injuries including concussion and shoulder injuries in vehicular accident.
*Judgment calculations include legal interest
