Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys
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Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys is one of the leading personal injury law firms in Louisiana. The firm handles a broad range of personal injury matters, including car accidents, truck accidents, maritime and offshore injuries, product liability, premises liability, explosions and fires, nursing home negligence, workers’ compensation claims, and wrongful death cases. The firm is committed to protecting clients’ rights and pursuing fair compensation for their losses.
Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys has recovered over $3 billion in settlements and verdicts for its clients, helping injury victims pursue damages for medical expenses, lost wages, future care, pain and suffering, and permanent disability.
Backed by a team of more than 50 attorneys and a strong statewide presence, the firm has the resources to handle complex and high-stakes personal injury cases while maintaining personalized legal representation and responsive communication.
Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys offers free consultations and represents clients on a contingency-fee basis, meaning no legal fees are owed unless compensation is recovered. The firm prioritizes accessibility and client-focused service throughout the legal process.
With offices located in Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Denham Springs, Gonzales, Hammond, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Monroe, Metairie, Shreveport, and Zachary, Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys provides convenient access to legal representation across Louisiana and advocates for injury victims statewide. Call Gordon McKernan today at 225-888-8888 for a free consultation.
Attorney Gordon J. McKernan
Bar Admissions:
- Louisiana, 1992
- Texas, 1993
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Louisiana, 1992
- U.S. District Court Western District of Louisiana, 1992
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Louisiana, 1992
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas, 1993
- U.S. District Court Western District of Texas, 1993
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas, 1993
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Mississippi, 1997
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Mississippi, 1997
Education:
- Loyola University New Orleans School of Law, New Orleans, Louisiana
- J.D. – 1992
- Honors: Moot Court
- Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- B.A. – 1989
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Baton Rouge Bar Association, Member
- Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association, Member
- Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association, Executive Council, 1994 – 1996
- Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association, Board of Governors, 1997 – 1999
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Member
- American Association for Justice, Member
- Trial Lawyers for Public Justice, Member
- Safety Council Baton Rouge Chapter, Member, August 30, 2010 – Present
- Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association, Council of Directors, 2000 – 2001
- Mississippi Trial Lawyers Association, Member
- Million Dollar Advocates, Member
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum, 2005 – 2011 American Trial Lawyers – Top 100 Trial Lawyers, 2005 – 2016 Super Lawyers®
Languages Spoken:
- English (Primary)
- Spanish
$575,000,000
Shared Tobacco Settlement
Mass tort shared tobacco settlement results in a $575,000,000 settlement.
$222,000,000
HMO verdict for Deceptive Insurance Practices
Deceptive Insurance Practices case settles for $222,000,000.
$108,000,000
Chemical exposure
Mass tort settlement for chemical exposure case.
$104,000,000
Mass Tort Settlement for Chemical Explosion
Mass tort settlement for a chemical explosion case.
$85,000,000
Class action settlement for chemical exposure
Class action settlement for chemical exposure case.
$84,000,000
Verdict for Brain Damaged Infant
A 1-1/2 year old and 2-1/2 year old sister fell into a pool at an apartment complex. The infant was brain damaged and later died, and the sister is now quadriplegic.
$41,000,000
Class action settlement for exposure to pesticide
Class action settlement for exposure to pesticide.
$26,000,000
Class action settlement for chemical exposure
Chemical exposure class action settlement.
$21,700,000
Construction worker severely injured on the job
Our client was a construction worker that was severely injured on the job.
$13,800,000
Defective bridge rail design causes double leg amputation
A defective bridge rail design causes severe auto accident resulting in a double leg amputation.
$13,000,000
Commercial Big Truck Accident Causes Brain Injury to Young Boy
As a result of a commercial big truck accident, a young boy suffers brain injury.
$12,800,000
Two Worker's Asbestos Exposure
Two former chemical plant workers dying of lung cancer won a $12.8 million state award, blaming their illness on asbestos used in industrial insulation.
$10,000,000
Sexual assault in motel
A national motel chain settled out of court for what is said to be the largest settlement in a rape case.
$8,415,000
Bicyclist Hit by Car
Bicyclist hit by car in Morgan City, LA. Case resulted in multiple serious long term injuries and a settlement of $8,415,000.
$8,400,000
GSU gas explosion resulting in severe burns
Gas explosion resulted in a severe burn injury. $8,400,000 Verdict was obtained for our client in trial.
$8,250,000
Low highway shoulder caused accident & paraplegia
An $8.25 million court award against the state Department of Transportation and Development was issued by Judge Edward Brent Dufreche.
$8,025,000
Doctor Dies in Helicopter Crash Due to Defect in Fuel Mixture
A doctor dies as a result of a helicopter crash with defective fuel mixture, resulting in $8,025,000 verdict.
$8,000,000
Explosion on boat causes burns over seaman's body
An explosion on boat causes burns on 70% of seaman's body.
$7,650,750
Big Rig Hits Company Truck
Our client was involved in a wreck with a big rig that hit his company truck. Case resulted in serious injuries and a verdict of $7,650,750.
$6,750,000
Highway Defect Causes Paraplegia
Our client suffered paraplegia from a wreck caused by a highway defect. $6,750,000 settlement.
$6,000,000
Accident on oil platform causes brain damage
Oil rig worker settles for $6 million after suffering extensive facial fractures and brain damage.
$5,000,000
18 Wheeler Rear End Wreck
$5,000,000 settlement for a 33-year old LPN, rear ended by an 18 Wheeler on I-12 in Baton Rouge.
$5,000,000
British Petroleum Gulf of Mexico explosion causes wrongful death
The British Petroleum Gulf of Mexico explosion in 2010 was responsible for the wrongful death of our client.
$4,200,000
Big Rig Accident Causes Serious Injuries
Big rig accident causes serious injuries and $4,200,000 settlement.
$4,000,000
Neck injury causes paralysis
Our client suffered a neck injury that resulted in paralysis.
$4,000,000
Pump casing fractured spraying client with chemical causing severe burns & later death
While working, the pump casing fractured spraying our client with a chemical, TiCl4, causing severe burns and later death.
$3,800,000
Wrongful death in commercial trucking accident
A settlement has been reached in the case of a 1996 accident that claimed the lives of three Jones County residents.
$3,750,000
Seven Figure Settlement in Injury Case
John Doe v. ABC Ins. Co. Settled for $3,750,000 in an injury case.
$3,500,000
Truck Driver T Boned by 18 Wheeler
Our client, a truck driver, was hit by an 18-wheeler that ran a stop sign and T boned his truck.
$3,330,000
Brain damage with left hemiparesis after auto accident
Our client suffered from brain damage with left hemiparesis after an auto accident.
$3,260,000
Wrongful Death Judgment Against Entergy
Judgment against Entergy for $3,260,000 for a wrongful death case.
$3,250,000
Auto Wreck Results in Severe Injuries
Our client was involved in an auto wreck causing severe injuries and resulting in a verdict of $3,250,000.
$3,250,000
Military Vehicle Hits Client resulting in wrongful death
Military vehicle pulled out in front of client resulting in a wrongful death and a verdict of $3,250,000.
$3,000,000
Amusement Ride Injury
Our client suffered injuries falling from an amusement ride, resulting in a verdict of $3,000,000.
$3,000,000
Double amputation of legs from electrical shock
An employee of an oil company suffered severe electrical shock when a gen pole came in contact with high power lines.