Personal Injury Lawyers New Orleans: Louisiana Injury Attorneys

Personal Injury or Wrongful Death

Personal injury broadly describes an area of law concerning the restitution and compensation for persons who have wrongly suffered injury or death. Our commitment to the public good for all citizens has made personal injury an important part of our practice since HHK opened its doors in 1942. As champions for human dignity and respect, our firm has forever changed the practice of personal injury lawsuits and earned the respect of fellow attorneys, who often seek our assistance in cases that are too large or complex to handle alone.

For example, Day & Steagal v. Howard Johnson is a case in which parents of victims recovered a jury award of more than $7 million against a hotel and hotel franchise for inadequate security. This case was believed to be unwinnable because the deaths resulted from the activity of a trained terrorist, and there was almost no precedent for a plaintiff's victory against a prominent corporation. The victory resulted in a complete overhaul of hotel security practices, and served as a model for plaintiffs' future successes against large and powerful defendants.

The Continental Grain explosion case, Whitney vs. Continental Grain Co. , raised HHK's reputation and ability, while once again, changing the way plaintiffs viewed complex cases. In the mid 70s, a grain elevator explosion caused mass injury, property damage, personal damage and multiple deaths. This complicated case combined issues of personal injury, premises liability, professional negligence, and products liability. HHK was able to successfully bring about a change in the manufacture and design of grain elevators, eliminating interbind venting of non-friction materials in elevator lifts and conveyors. This case paved the way for future mass-tort litigation.

Other practice areas of the firm which involve personal injury and wrongful death include: Class Action/Complex Litigation , Explosions and Fires , Medical Negligence , Maritime/Offshore Personal Injury , Pharmaceutical Litigation , Product Liability , Motor Vehicle Litigation , and Railroad Litigation .

HHK has offices in New Orleans, Louisiana. Our personal injury lawyers are dedicated to helping you with your case. If you or a loved one would like to request more information from an HHKC personal injury attorney about a serious injury or wrongful death, click here .



	HOME PAGE THE FIRM ATTORNEYS PRACTICE AREAS REPRESENTATIVE CASES OUR CLIENTS FIRM NEWS & EVENTS STAFF & FACILITIES PRESS CONTACT US SEE ALL THE LATEST ON HHKC TV Chinese Drywall Press Conference		Personal Injury or Wrongful Death Personal injury broadly describes an area of law concerning the restitution and compensation for persons who have wrongly suffered injury or death. Our commitment to the public good for all citizens has made personal injury an important part of our practice since HHK opened its doors in 1942. As champions for human dignity and respect, our firm has forever changed the practice of personal injury lawsuits and earned the respect of fellow attorneys, who often seek our assistance in cases that are too large or complex to handle alone. For example, Day & Steagal v. Howard Johnson is a case in which parents of victims recovered a jury award of more than $7 million against a hotel and hotel franchise for inadequate security. This case was believed to be unwinnable because the deaths resulted from the activity of a trained terrorist, and there was almost no precedent for a plaintiff's victory against a prominent corporation. The victory resulted in a complete overhaul of hotel security practices, and served as a model for plaintiffs' future successes against large and powerful defendants. The Continental Grain explosion case, Whitney vs. Continental Grain Co. , raised HHK's reputation and ability, while once again, changing the way plaintiffs viewed complex cases. In the mid 70s, a grain elevator explosion caused mass injury, property damage, personal damage and multiple deaths. This complicated case combined issues of personal injury, premises liability, professional negligence, and products liability. HHK was able to successfully bring about a change in the manufacture and design of grain elevators, eliminating interbind venting of non-friction materials in elevator lifts and conveyors. This case paved the way for future mass-tort litigation. Other practice areas of the firm which involve personal injury and wrongful death include: Class Action/Complex Litigation , Explosions and Fires , Medical Negligence , Maritime/Offshore Personal Injury , Pharmaceutical Litigation , Product Liability , Motor Vehicle Litigation , and Railroad Litigation . HHK has offices in New Orleans, Louisiana. Our personal injury lawyers are dedicated to helping you with your case. If you or a loved one would like to request more information from an HHKC personal injury attorney about a serious injury or wrongful death, click here .