Louisiana Case Results & Settlements
Below are 17 selected results obtained by Lavis Law Firm across Louisiana and offshore matters, totaling $8,838,793 in combined settlements, benefits and recoveries.
- 17Selected results
- $8,838,793Combined recovery shown
- $1,175,000Largest single result
- 7Practice areas
Please read: Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is unique. The matters below are a selection of results and do not represent every case the firm has handled. Amounts shown are gross recoveries or combined benefit figures before attorney fees, costs, liens and medical expenses, unless otherwise noted. Whether any recovery is possible, and in what amount, depends on the specific facts, injuries, liability evidence and available insurance coverage in each claim.
Results at a glance
| Amount | Recovery type | Matter | Practice area |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,175,000 | Gross Settlement | Commercial Trucking Liability | Truck & Commercial Vehicle |
| $1,000,000 | Pre-Trial Settlement | Maritime Wrongful Death | Maritime & Offshore |
| $875,000 | Pre-Trial Settlement | Train Collision Injury | Railroad & FELA |
| $714,012 | Total Benefit & Settlement Package | Catastrophic Workplace Injury | Workers’ Compensation |
| $672,781 | Defense Base Act Resolution | Defense Base Act — Lifetime Medical | Defense Base Act |
| $500,000 | Gross Settlement | Offshore Mooring Line Injury | Maritime & Offshore |
| $457,000 | Mediated Settlement | Mass-Transit Collision | Truck & Commercial Vehicle |
| $450,000 | Gross Settlement | Negligent Security / Premises | Premises Liability |
| $440,000 | Defense Base Act Indemnity Settlement | Defense Base Act — Open Medical Preserved | Defense Base Act |
| $425,000 | Gross Settlement | Industrial Workplace Accident | Workers’ Compensation |
| $375,000 | Workers’ Compensation Settlement | Disputed Comp Claim — Global Lump Sum | Workers’ Compensation |
| $350,000 | Third-Party Recovery | Work-Site Third-Party + Lien Waiver | Workers’ Compensation |
| $350,000 | Gross Settlement | Rear-End Motor Vehicle Collision | Car Accidents |
| $350,000 | Defense Base Act Settlement | Defense Base Act — Negotiated Recovery | Defense Base Act |
| $300,000 | Gross Settlement | Wind-Farm Technician Injury | Workers’ Compensation |
| $285,000 | Gross Settlement | School Bus Rear-End Collision | Truck & Commercial Vehicle |
| $120,000 | Pre-Litigation Settlement | Motor Vehicle Liability | Car Accidents |
Workers’ Compensation
$714,012
Total Benefit & Settlement Package
Catastrophic Workplace Injury
Catastrophic workplace injury claim involving $487,880 in pre-settlement medical and indemnity benefits, plus a $226,132 lump-sum compromise agreement ($147,047 indemnity, $51,665 Medicare set-aside, $27,420 medical expenses). Combined benefits figure, not a single lump sum.
Results May Vary
$425,000
Gross Settlement
Industrial Workplace Accident
Industrial workplace accident and personal injury claim resolved through negotiated settlement.
Results May Vary
$375,000
Disputed Claim
Workers’ Compensation Settlement
Disputed Comp Claim — Global Lump Sum
Disputed workers’ compensation claim successfully negotiated to a global lump-sum resolution.
Results May Vary
$350,000
$50,000 Lien Waived
Third-Party Recovery
Work-Site Third-Party + Lien Waiver
Work-site injury claim resolved against a negligent third-party tortfeasor, accompanied by full satisfaction and waiver of a $50,000 workers’ compensation lien.
Results May Vary
$300,000
Gross Settlement
Wind-Farm Technician Injury
Specialized occupational injury claim representing an injured wind-farm technician.
Results May Vary
Truck & Commercial Vehicle
$1,175,000
Gross Settlement
Commercial Trucking Liability
Commercial trucking liability claim involving a severe 18-wheeler rear-end collision.
Results May Vary
$457,000
Mediated Settlement
Mass-Transit Collision
Commercial mass-transit collision claim resulting in severe passenger injuries, resolved through pre-trial mediation.
Results May Vary
$285,000
Gross Settlement
School Bus Rear-End Collision
Commercial transport liability claim involving a school bus rear-end collision.
Results May Vary
Maritime & Offshore
$1,000,000
Pre-Trial Settlement
Maritime Wrongful Death
High-stakes maritime wrongful death action successfully resolved prior to trial.
Results May Vary
$500,000
Gross Settlement
Offshore Mooring Line Injury
Offshore maritime injury action involving defective mooring line operations.
Results May Vary
Defense Base Act
$672,781
Lifetime Medical Funded
Defense Base Act Resolution
Defense Base Act — Lifetime Medical
Comprehensive DBA recovery featuring $580,000 in direct compensation and $92,781 structured specifically for lifetime future medical coverage.
Results May Vary
$440,000
Open Medical Preserved
Defense Base Act Indemnity Settlement
Defense Base Act — Open Medical Preserved
Defense Base Act recovery securing $440,000 in upfront indemnity while successfully preserving lifetime open medical benefits.
Results May Vary
$350,000
Defense Base Act Settlement
Defense Base Act — Negotiated Recovery
Defense Base Act claim resulting in a full negotiated financial recovery.
Results May Vary
Railroad & FELA
$875,000
Pre-Trial Settlement
Train Collision Injury
Complex train-collision personal injury claim resolved through negotiated pre-trial settlement.
Results May Vary
Car Accidents
$350,000
Gross Settlement
Rear-End Motor Vehicle Collision
Motor vehicle negligence claim stemming from a high-impact rear-end collision.
Results May Vary
$120,000
Pre-Litigation Settlement
Motor Vehicle Liability
Motor vehicle liability and personal injury claim resolved through pre-litigation settlement.
Results May Vary
Premises Liability
$450,000
Gross Settlement
Negligent Security / Premises
High-exposure premises liability action involving negligent security and inadequate property protection.
Results May Vary
Frequently asked questions
Do past settlement results guarantee a similar outcome?
No. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is unique. Every claim is evaluated on its own facts, injuries, liability evidence, and available insurance coverage. The results listed on this page describe matters handled by Lavis Law Firm and should not be read as a prediction about any other claim.
What types of cases has Lavis Law Firm resolved?
The 17 selected results on this page span Workers’ Compensation, Truck & Commercial Vehicle, Maritime & Offshore, Defense Base Act, Railroad & FELA, Car Accidents and Premises Liability. Recovery types include gross settlements, Defense Base Act resolutions, Louisiana workers’ compensation compromises, and third-party recoveries. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is unique.
What is the largest settlement listed on this page?
The largest single result listed is a $1,175,000 gross settlement in a commercial trucking liability claim involving a severe 18-wheeler rear-end collision. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is unique.
Does Lavis Law Firm handle Defense Base Act claims?
Yes. This page lists 3 Defense Base Act resolutions totaling $1,462,781, including recoveries structured to preserve lifetime future medical coverage and open medical benefits. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is unique.
Is the total shown on this page everything the firm has recovered?
No. The 17 matters listed total $8,838,793 and are a selection of results, not a complete record of every case the firm has handled. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is unique.
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