Catastrophic Injury

In early 2021, a plaintiff shopping at a local retail store suffered a life-changing injury from what initially appeared to be a minor incident. While preparing to shop, she grabbed a shopping cart when an employee pushed several stacked carts into her right ankle. Although surveillance footage captured what seemed like a minimal bump, the aftermath told a different story.

Within days of the incident, the plaintiff began experiencing severe burning pain in her thoracic spine and right ankle. She was ultimately diagnosed with intercostal neuritis and an ankle contusion. As her condition worsened, she developed Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)—a chronic pain condition that caused significant temperature and color changes in her ankle. Despite undergoing multiple treatments, including thoracic spine injections and sympathetic nerve blocks, her symptoms persisted.

Legal Battle: Fighting for Justice and Compensation

Hayden Carlos gave a CLE presentation entitled “Boudin, Brisket & the Bar” at the Lafayette Bar Association’s CLE by the Hour, which highlighted the intersection of Texas and Louisiana jurisdictions in personal injury law.

“The same way boudin made in Texas and brisket smoked in Louisiana stand out against their native counterparts, so do attorneys who don’t have experience in both Texas and Louisiana when they try to handle cases that have issues stretching across both jurisdictions.” Says Hayden. “Its common for cases in Texas to involve Louisiana plaintiffs, defendants, and medical providers, and vice versa. But when the two states intersect, dozens of issues come up that require careful navigation. So it is always best to get an attorney experienced in both Texas and Louisiana personal injury practice to maximize value to the client.”

Hayden’s presentation underscored the importance of understanding not only the procedural differences between Texas and Louisiana law but also the nuanced legal cultures in each state. Attorneys must be well-versed in both systems to ensure the best possible outcome for clients.

Articles Posted in Catastrophic Injury

$900,000 Settlement Secured After Shopping Cart Accident Results in CRPS – Broussard, David & Moroux.

Navigating the Intersection of Texas and Louisiana Personal Injury Law: Insights from Hayden Carlos’ CLE Presentation