Catastrophe on a Routine Call

A police officer, dedicated to serving his community, responded to a seemingly routine car accident where a truck had struck a power pole. What happened next was anything but routine: a 22,000-volt power line—an invisible killer—struck him in the head. Electricity coursed through his body, leaving him with extensive burns and debilitating neurological injuries. Miraculously, he survived, but his life and career as he knew it were shattered forever. To add profound injustice to his physical trauma, the power company, the very entity responsible for ensuring public safety, claimed he was “totally responsible” for his own injuries, alleging he simply walked into a line he should have seen. This wasn’t just a physical attack; it was a profound injustice, a powerful corporation blaming the victim for their own grave negligence.

Unmasking the Truth and Fighting Corporate Blame

When a life is irrevocably altered by negligence, and the responsible party attempts to shift blame, the fight for justice becomes an uphill battle. At Broussard Knoll Law Firm, we refused to let the power company scapegoat the injured officer. We knew that you need more than just a lawyer; you need a team with the experience and determination to expose the truth, no matter how powerful the opponent. Through extensive accident reconstruction and meticulous investigation, we uncovered the shocking truth: the power line was initially at a safe height and was even seen by the power company’s own lineman who first responded to the scene. But, inexplicably, this lineman ignored the dangerous situation and failed to cut the power. That critical negligence allowed the line to later fall, striking the officer. This became one of the most hard-fought cases our firm has ever handled, involving numerous battles in the appellate courts. We were relentless in our pursuit of justice, challenging every attempt by the power company to avoid responsibility and demonstrating our unwavering commitment to our client.

Unwavering Persistence, Life-Changing Results

Our persistence paid off. On the eve of trial, faced with the undeniable evidence of their negligence and our unwavering resolve, the power company finally settled this complex case. While no settlement can truly erase the trauma Randy endured or fully restore his ability to work as a police officer, we secured the financial support he and his wife needed for their future. Our office worked extensively to coordinate his complex medical treatment with providers and his workers’ compensation insurer, taking much of the burden off him and his wife during an incredibly difficult time. The recovery we obtained for Randy not only more than replaced his future lost wages but also provided him and his wife with the necessary funds to enjoy the rest of their lives together, free from financial worry.

“When you hire Broussard Knoll Law Firm law firm you are not treated like you are just a client, they treat you like a friend. They truly want to help you get the best result from an unfortunate situation. No one wants to be in a position to have to hire a lawyer, but if you ever need one, you can be confident that when you hire Broussard Knoll Law Firm, you are hiring the best. Steven Broussard and his paralegal, Rachel, kept me informed throughout my case and I never had to worry about anything. I knew they were taking care of me.”

Broussard Knoll Law Firm Client

“There is no such thing as an easy case when your client is seriously injured. The worse someone is hurt, the harder the other side will fight not to pay. But this case was fought especially hard. They fight because they count on most lawyers and injured people just giving up. We don’t know what it means to give up.”

Steven Broussard
Partner & Trial Lawyer