Construction Accident Attorneys in Louisiana

In the aftermath of devastating natural disasters such as Hurricanes Rita and Katrina and the wholesale destruction of property and loss of life, the people of Louisiana face a construction crisis that rivals any in the history of the United States. 

Construction Industry and Accidents in Louisiana:

The construction industry, in a effort to meet the needs of businesses, residents, and governments across the state, kicked their rebuilding efforts into high gear, and little by little a sense of normalcy began to fall across the state.

The dark side of the haste to rebuild Louisiana is that many of the construction workers laboring to restore the state to its former glory are forced to work on unsafe or substandard construction sites.  Accidents plague every industry, but construction site accidents are particularly devastating in both their scope and their frequency, and it takes a special type of lawyer to focus their devotion to helping victims of these terrible accidents.

Louisiana's 10 most populated cities with high construction rates and accidents.

• New Orleans
• Baton Rouge
• Shreveport
• Lafayette
• Lake Charles
• Kenner
• Bossier City
• Monroe
• Alexandria
• New Iberia

 

If you were injured in a construction accident anywhere in Louisiana, you must consult our dedicated and experienced construction accident attorneys today.  Every day that you waste is another day the one year Louisiana statute of limitations draws nearer, which can mean the end of your case before it has a chance to begin.  Let us help you get the compensation you deserve.  Contact us today.

Herman, Herman, Katz & Cotlar, L.L.P.

Herman, Herman, Katz & Cotlar, L.L.P. is the preeminent firm in New Orleans and has been a part of the rich history of the city since it originally opened its doors in 1942. Over the past six decades, the firm has cultivated a reputation for protecting the rights of injured clients and their families and promoting justice for all citizens, in New Orleans and throughout the country. The attorneys are tireless advocates for the injured and strive for creative approaches to litigation that enrich the community as well. The firm has appeared before the United States Supreme Court, the Louisiana Supreme Court, and state and federal trial and appellate courts in numerous states. In addition, the firm has appeared over 370 times on appellate issues in reported cases.

Russ M. Herman earned his law degree from Tulane University in 1966 and achieved immediate acclaim as a successful trial attorney.  In 1977, he was chosen "Outstanding Trial Lawyer" by the Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association, and was LTLA President from 1980 to 1981.  Mr. Herman is a nationally recognized author and has written over 100 articles, papers and books in various aspects of civil trial practice.  He is also a highly sought-after speaker who has lectured at Tulane University School of Law, Louisiana State University School of Law, Harvard Law School, Loyola University School of Law and Georgetown Law School.  Among numerous distinctions, Mr. Herman served as President of ATLA from 1989 to 1990, was president of the Civil Justice Foundation from 1987 to1988, and was president of the Roscoe Pound Foundation from 1991 to 1993.

Maury A. Herman graduated from Tulane University School of Law and was admitted to the Bar in 1968 and has been successfully representing clients and their families ever since.  Mr. Herman is a sustaining member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, a Diplomat of Trial Advocacy of the National College of Advocacy, and regularly serves on the faculty of the Trial Advocacy College sponsored by the National College of Advocacy. He is the co-chair of the Tobacco Products Liability Group of ATLA and is a member of the Board of Governors and Executive Committee of LTLA.  He is an active supporter of the local New Orleans community and has proudly served as past Chairman of the New Orleans Central Business District Historic District and the Chairman of the Board of Directors of a Louisiana community bank.

Brian D. Katz earned his degree from Tulane University School of Law in 1996 and has since developed a broad civil practice which includes construction accidents as well as various personal injury and other litigation matters throughout the state and federal courts in the State of Louisiana.  Mr. Katz is a passionate speaker who has moderated continuing legal education programs presented by the Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association. He is a member of several prestigious professional organizations including the Federal Bar Association, the Louisiana Bar Association, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (where he has been named an "Advocate" in litigation), and the Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association (where he is presently a member of the Auto Torts Section). Mr. Katz has served on the President's Advisory Board of the Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association and serves the community as a member of the Board of Directors of the Jewish Federation.

Sidney A. Cotlar graduated from Loyola University School of Law in 1968, where he received the American Jurisprudence Award for federal jurisdiction.  He then joined the U.S. Army Reserve and proudly served on active duty from 1969 to 1970 as a Medical Service Corps officer at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, and in Vietnam, where he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal.  Since then, Mr. Cotlar has been dedicated to protecting the rights of clients and their families and is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the Louisiana Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth and Eleventh Circuits, and the United States District Courts for the Eastern, Western and Middle Districts of Louisiana. Mr. Cotlar is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and the Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association.

The Law Firm of Herman, Herman, Katz & Cotlar, L.L.P. Located at:

201 St. Charles Ave.
Suite 4310
New Orleans, LA 70170

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