PERSONAL INJURY & WRONGFUL DEATH

Catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims demand immediate, strategic defense. At Cook Yancey, we are primarily a defense firm, representing businesses, insurers, energy companies, and transportation operators in high-value injury and fatality cases. We also selectively represent plaintiffs in complex matters where our litigation experience and technical insight can make a difference.

Our Services Include:

  • Defense of trucking, transportation, and commercial vehicle accident claims

  • Wrongful death and survival action defense

  • Premises liability and negligent security claims

  • Product liability, including industrial and medical equipment

  • Construction and workplace accident defense

  • Railroad and FELA claims

  • Catastrophic injury defense (burns, spinal cord injuries, brain injuries)

  • Coordination with experts in medicine, accident reconstruction, and economics

  • Select representation of plaintiffs in complex injury and wrongful death litigation

Our Experience:

Our attorneys have defended Fortune 500 companies, energy and pipeline operators, insurers, and transportation carriers in some of the most serious injury and death cases filed in Louisiana. We are known for deploying rapid response teams after catastrophic incidents, working with experts to protect our clients’ interests from the earliest stages. In addition, we have successfully represented individuals in complex plaintiff’s cases, drawing on our defense-side experience to anticipate strategies and achieve results. Whether defending against mass tort claims or prosecuting a select plaintiff’s matter, we bring seasoned trial skill and a clear focus on client goals.

👉 Contact us to learn more about your Personal Injury or Wrongful Death matter.

Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Attorney:
David J. Hemken