Case against ambulance manufacturer spurs investigative journalism on WWL-TV
Eyewitness News, Channel 4-WWL-TV in New Orleans launched an investigative report about the safety (or lack thereof) of some of the City’s ambulance fleet following a jury verdict in a trial where New Orleans Lawyer David Oestreicher represented a victim who was injured while on duty as a paramedic for the City of New Orleans EMS.
The manufacturer of the ambulance, Medtec, did not respond to questions for WWL’s story. But, a jury did award the victim $1.5 million in the case, in which Oestreicher successfully represented liability and defects in the vehicle.
See the full story and view WWL’s video report.
The Million Dollar Advocates Forum is pleased to announce that David W. Oestreicher, II has been certified as a member. Mr. Oestreicher was given status as a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to attorneys who have…
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New Orleans lawyer David W. Oestreicher, II won a jury verdict in the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals for the case Young v. City of New Orleans. The action was brought pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1983 for the alleged use of excessive physical force by members of the New Orleans Police Department. To…
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David and Tiffany Oestreicher were recently recognized by the National World War II Museum as members of the WWII Museum’s Honor Roll. This recognition is bestowed on members of the organization who have made significant contributions to the museum, and who have helped further its mission. The certificate is shown below. Click here to view…
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