PRACTICE AREAS

PERSONAL INJURY LITIGATION

Defend serious personal injury cases, including automobile, trucking, transportation, premises liability, wrongful death, fire cases, consumer products, toxic /mass torts in both State and Federal Courts. We have over 20 years of litigation experience. Our success is perhaps best measured by the passion, dedication and experience we bring to our cases.

TRUCKING/TRANSPORTATION

We have represented trucking carriers and operators in the defense of personal injury and wrongful death actions. Our lawyers have represented railroads, automotive manufacturers, over-the-road motor carriers and fleet operators in the defense of claims. Carter Law Group maintains an emergency response capacity and has extensive experience coordinating the investigation of catastrophic occurrences.

FOOD INDUSTRY / PRODUCTS & PRODUCTS LIABILITY

Food poisoning, asbestos, mold, lead paint, dietary supplements and vehicle defect claims are our areas of expertise. We represent manufacturers of products in all facets of negligence and strict liability matters. Our lawyers have worked with regional and national counsel on a large number of matters.

INSURANCE

We have represented national insurance companies, agents and brokers in litigation matters. We have provided coverage opinions and served as counsel for insurers defending Hurricanes Rita, Katrina, and Isaac claims. We have successfully handled employment and discrimination matters for our clients.

EMPLOYMENT

We represent employers in all types of class and individual employment litigation. Where it makes business sense to do so, we have helped our clients achieve very favorable settlements. We have and are handling claims alleging unlawful discrimination. We counsel employers on the full range of employee relations and workplace issues including, internal investigations, alcohol and drug testing, and employment contracts. We also work with our clients to establish policies and practices designed to avoid litigation.