Ferguson Law Firm Wins Record-Setting $18.5 Million Settlement in Louisiana Fatal 18-Wheeler Crash Case

The Ferguson Law Firm has won a landmark $18,500,000 settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit arising from a catastrophic 18-wheeler collision in Louisiana. The recovery stands as one of the largest reported settlements for a fatal trucking crash in the region.

The case was fiercely contested from the outset. Liability was heavily disputed, with the defendants asserting significant contributory fault and challenging virtually every aspect of the plaintiffs' claims. National and regional defense firms aggressively defended the case.

“This case represents the profound responsibility we carry when families trust us after an unimaginable loss,” said equity partner Cody Dishon of The Ferguson Law Firm.

Dishon continued, "No amount of resources, lawyers, or defense firms changes our commitment to our clients. We stand up for our clients and pursue justice. In this case, we were able to help our clients get answers about what happened and why it happened, secure financial support for the future, and hold the responsible parties accountable.”

“It was a privilege to work alongside Chip and Javier on this important case,” Dishon said.

Managing Partner Chip Ferguson emphasized the firm’s commitment to its clients.

“Our goal is to provide world-class representation to every single person who walks through our doors,” Ferguson stated. “When the stakes are high, we deliver for our clients. Every client matters.”

Attorney Javier Cabanillas added that,

“This was an exceptionally difficult liability case, but we never stopped fighting for our clients. We are proud to have helped them obtain justice and closure."

The Ferguson Law Firm focuses on serious injury and wrongful death cases across Texas and Louisiana, with extensive experience handling commercial trucking litigation.

Ferguson and Dishon previously secured a $20 million settlement in a separate trucking case in 2020, one of the highest trucking recoveries reported nationwide that year. Just this year, Ferguson and Dishon represented a seriously injured worker whose vehicle was struck by a commercial trucking company. Following a three-week trial, an Orange County jury returned a verdict of approximately $4 million for their client.

For more information about The Ferguson Law Firm or its trucking accident practice, visit www.fergusonlawfirm.com.  Referral lawyers are encouraged to contact the firm to discuss potential case partnerships.