A Crushing Blow on the Job

Robert was simply doing his job in another state when an 18-wheeler tragically backed over him. The impact was devastating, crushing his body from the waist down and leaving him with permanent injuries that meant he would never walk properly again. The crushing reality set in: he was rendered unable to work or care for himself, and his quality of life hung precariously in the balance. To make matters worse, the first three attorneys he approached turned him down. They operated under a common, yet mistaken, belief that his case was only covered by workers’ compensation, a misconception about the law that left Robert feeling utterly hopeless and abandoned, facing a future without the support he desperately needed for his catastrophic injuries.

Unlocking Justice with Creative Strategy

When traditional paths close and hope begins to fade, you need a legal team with the determination to look beyond initial assumptions and the creativity to find a path to justice. We understood Robert’s dire situation and immediately refused to accept that his future was limited to the confines of a workers’ compensation claim. Our first step was to meet Robert at his home and commit to taking his case, followed by diving deep into meticulous legal research. What we ultimately uncovered was critical: the driver of the 18-wheeler was, in fact, not covered by workers’ compensation immunity as everyone else had mistakenly believed. This groundbreaking discovery—a strategic loophole others missed—opened the door to a completely different, and far more impactful, legal strategy.

Relentless Litigation, Life-Changing Recovery

With this new understanding of the law, we immediately partnered with another exceptional attorney from the state where Robert was injured. This powerful team of legal minds worked collaboratively for two years, engaging in hard-fought litigation that required unwavering resolve and innovative legal tactics at every turn. Our determination and creativity paid off in a monumental way. We ultimately recovered an incredible $4 million for Robert. This substantial financial recovery has fundamentally transformed his life. Robert now lives a good life in a beautiful lake house, specially modified to make it easier for him to get around, ensuring he has the care, comfort, and independence he deserves after his tragic injuries.

“Aggressive, thorough personal injury attorneys that fight for you. If you’ve been injured in a car or truck accident call Broussard Knoll. Visit their location and just look at the settlements they have gotten for clients.”

Broussard Knoll Law Firm Client

“More times than I can remember, we have taken cases other lawyers have turned down and made big winners out of them. The reason is pretty simple. My father Steve Broussard taught me to never give up on a case, no matter what, and the entire firm practices that way.”

Aaron Broussard
Partner & Trial Lawyer