Loyd J. Bourgeois Injury & Accident Lawyer secured the full available insurance policy limits within seven months for a two-year-old child who suffered a concussion and lung contusion when a drunk driver struck him on a closed parade route in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana.
Case at a Glance
- Case Type: Pedestrian accident involving a drunk driver
- Location: Closed Irish Italian Parade route, St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana
- Client: Two-year-old boy attending the parade with his family
- Accident Details: A drunk driver fleeing police entered the closed parade route and struck the child while he was playing in the street
- Injuries: Concussion and lung contusion, with vomiting and visible swelling on his head
- Treatment: Emergency hospital evaluation and treatment following the collision
- Legal Representation: The child’s family contacted the firm two days after the crash
- Final Recovery: Full available insurance policy limits
- Resolution: Insurance settlement secured within seven months
A Family Parade Day Turned Into a Medical Emergency
During the Irish Italian Parade in St. Bernard Parish, two-year-old Luke* was playing in the street along a blocked-off parade route when a drunk driver drove through the closed road after being chased by police.
The vehicle struck Luke, and his family was suddenly facing every parent’s worst fear.
Luke’s Injuries After the Crash
Luke was rushed to the hospital after he began vomiting and developed visible knots on his head. Doctors diagnosed him with a concussion and a lung contusion.
For his parents, the arrest of the drunk driver did not answer the bigger questions. They still had to worry about Luke’s recovery, medical bills, and whether the insurance company would do right by their child.
How Early Legal Help Made a Difference
Two days after the crash, Luke’s family contacted our firm after a recommendation from a Facebook group. We got to work right away.
Our Chalmette personal injury lawyers reviewed the facts, looked closely at the circumstances of the closed parade route, and researched similar cases involving young children, head injuries, and parade route safety.
Full Policy Limits Secured Within Seven Months
Within seven months, the insurance company paid the full available policy limits to Luke’s family.
When a child is hurt, nothing matters more than protecting their health and future. Luke’s parents acted quickly, and early legal guidance helped secure the maximum recovery available under the policy.
*Names have been changed.
