Business Details
Trusted Louisiana Injury Lawyers for Catastrophic Cases
Plotkin, Vincent & Jaffe is a Louisiana-based law firm with over 80 years of combined litigation experience. Our attorneys specialize in representing individuals and businesses in catastrophic injury cases, defective product claims, film and television set accidents, and complex business litigation. With a unique perspective gained from prior experience in corporate defense litigation, we leverage our deep understanding of legal strategies to advocate effectively for our clients. Our practice is built on a foundation of integrity, compassion, and relentless pursuit of justice, ensuring clients receive personalized attention and aggressive representation.We handle cases nationwide through strategic partnerships with co-counsel, while maintaining a selective caseload to prioritize individual client needs. Our team's expertise in both plaintiffs' and defense-side litigation provides a strategic advantage in navigating complex legal challenges. We are committed to transparency, ethical practices, and achieving meaningful outcomes that restore clients' financial stability and quality of life.
Services
Catastrophic Injuries
Film/Television Set Accidents
Defective Products
Business Litigation
Monsanto Roundup Litigation
Highlights and features
- We have over 80 years of combined litigation experience in complex personal injury cases
- Our attorneys previously worked as defense lawyers for major corporations
- We handle cases nationwide through strategic co-counsel relationships
- Our practice focuses on high-stakes litigation involving catastrophic injuries
- We maintain a selective caseload to ensure personalized client attention
What people say
Cooperative and responsive
Resolved our case
Complicated case handled
Understands film production risks
Dedicated legal advocates
Services
Catastrophic Injuries
We represent clients with permanent injuries affecting daily life, including brain/spinal injuries and wrongful death cases. Our attorneys handle hospital negligence, equipment malfunctions, and mesothelioma claims. With defense-side experience, we counter corporate legal strategies to maximize client compensation for medical costs and lost wages.
Film/Television Set Accidents
Specializing in on-set injuries to performers and crew, we handle defective equipment claims and production-related accidents. Our firm understands industry-specific risks like unsafe special effects and malfunctioning gear. We pursue compensation for medical expenses and lost income through negotiated settlements or litigation.
Defective Products
We litigate cases involving dangerous consumer goods and industrial equipment. Our experience includes respirator failures, mining machinery defects, and glyphosate exposure from Roundup herbicide. We collaborate with technical experts to prove design/manufacturing flaws and secure compensation for victims of corporate negligence.
Business Litigation
Our attorneys resolve corporate conflicts involving unfair competition, business fraud, and contract disputes. With former defense counsel experience, we develop strategic approaches to complex commercial litigation. We recover damages for lost profits and business opportunities while navigating multi-state legal challenges.
Monsanto Roundup Litigation
We represent individuals diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma from Roundup herbicide exposure. Our team investigates exposure history and medical evidence to hold Monsanto accountable. We handle multi-district litigation cases and pursue compensation for medical costs, pain and suffering, and wrongful death claims.
People
Lee Plotkin
Attorney
Lee Plotkin combines decades of litigation experience with specialized knowledge of catastrophic injury cases. His background in corporate defense provides strategic advantages in plaintiffs' representation. He focuses on complex personal injury claims involving defective products and film production accidents.
Rodney Vincent
Attorney
Rodney Vincent brings extensive litigation expertise to complex personal injury and business disputes. His defense-side background enhances strategic approaches to plaintiffs' cases. He specializes in catastrophic injury claims and multi-state commercial litigation matters.
Mark Jaffe
Attorney
Mark Jaffe focuses on catastrophic injury cases and defective product litigation. With experience in both plaintiffs' and defense representation, he effectively navigates complex legal challenges. He has particular expertise in film industry injury claims and glyphosate exposure cases.
Questions
What types of cases do you handle?
We specialize in catastrophic injuries, defective product claims, film/TV set accidents, business litigation, and Monsanto Roundup exposure cases.
How do I prove negligence in an injury case?
Negligence requires demonstrating failure to act as a reasonable party would under similar circumstances, such as hospital infection control failures or defective equipment manufacturing.
What compensation can I recover?
Victims may recover medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and future earning capacity losses through negotiated settlements or jury verdicts.
Do you handle cases outside Louisiana?
Yes, we represent clients nationwide through partnerships with licensed co-counsel in all 50 states.
How is your firm different from others?
Our attorneys' defense-side experience provides unique insights into corporate legal strategies, giving clients strategic advantages in complex litigation.
What if my loved one died from an injury?
We pursue wrongful death claims for compensation including medical expenses, funeral costs, and loss of financial support through compassionate legal representation.
