Trucking & Transportation Industry Defense
The firm’s transportation group represents freight carriers and insurers. This practice requires knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, accident reconstruction, Louisiana Worker’s Compensation Act, as well as transportation standards of care; additionally, the firm has successfully defended clients on claims with punitive damages. The firm provides a rapid response team 24/7.
Case Results
Steven Guillory and Holiday Guillory v. Christopher Saucier, Albert K. Newlin, Inc., and Republic Underwriters Insurance Company
Steven Guillory and Holiday Guillory v. Christopher Saucier, Albert K. Newlin, Inc., and Republic Underwriters Insurance Company (May 2010) Michael R. Sistrunk obtained a favorable jury verdict for Albert K. Newlin, Inc. and Republic Underwriters Insurance Company following a six day jury trial in the 14th Judicial District Court for [...]
Kurt Albert, et al. v. Kenneth Jordan, et al.
Kurt Albert, et al. v. Kenneth Jordan, et al. (January 2009) United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana, Docket No. 05-516, 517, 518, 519 Michael R. Sistrunk obtained a favorable verdict in the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana for Landstar in a [...]
Theresa Perkins, et al. v. Timothy Edwards, et al.
Theresa Perkins, et al. v. Timothy Edwards, et al. (March 2006) Michael R. Sistrunk won a victory in favor of Axis Insurance Company in the 31st Judicial District Court for the Parish of Jefferson Davis involving an 18 wheeler accident where the 18 wheeler rear ended a John Deere tractor [...]
Rosamond Nicolosi, et al. V. Jerry Chastain, et al.
Rosamond Nicolosi, et al. V. Jerry Chastain, et al. (December 2005) Michael R. Sistrunk won a victory in favor of Landstar Inway, Inc. in the 18th Judicial District Court for the Parish of Iberville in an 18 wheeler accident when their summary judgment was granted based on the fact that [...]
Dina Azar, et al. V. Taryn L. Alfortish, et al.
Dina Azar, et al. V. Taryn L. Alfortish, et al. (October 2005) Michael R. Sistrunk won a victory in favor of Landstar Ranger, Inc. in the 15th Judicial District Court for the Parish of Lafayette in an 18 wheeler accident when the plaintiff agreed to voluntarily dismiss their wrongful death [...]