Oestreicher helps motorist win suit against state for faulty stoplight

A Jefferson Parish, La., jury agreed with a woman who claimed a malfunctioning signal light led to her 2001 traffic accident.

Debra A. Warden, of Westwego, won a $1.5 million judgment against the state of Louisiana. New Orleans lawyer David W. Oestreicher, II represented Warden in the case.

She sought compensation for pain and suffering, lost wages and medical expenses. According to court documents, the jury found the state 100 percent at fault in the case.

Warden was in a two-car crash at an intersection when she collided with another vehicle traveling north.

Oestreicher, says the accident occurred because the traffic signal at the intersection was green for both drivers.

U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals rules in favor of Oestreicher’s client vs. City of Slidell

David W. Oestreicher, II, a New Orleans lawyer, won an appeals court ruling in favor of Henry J. Bennett, Jr. against the City of Slidell. To view a full assessment of the appeal, please visit Justia US Law.

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Recreating Abbey Road Crossing: Oestreicher family poses on famous London Street

LONDON, England — Aidan, Tiffany and David Oestreicher posed for a recreation of the Beatles album cover in London on Abbey Road. Says David, to get to the location, get off at the St. John’s Wood tube station, and walk a few blocks. The Oestreicher’s daughter, Bibi, was supposed to be Ringo, but traffic was…

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David Oestreicher gives lecture for the Louisiana Bar Association on Medicare Set Aside

New Orleans lawyer David Oestreicher gave a lecture before the Louisiana State Bar Association on, Aug. 17, 2012. The lecture was part of a professional, continuing education series. Oestreicher’s lecture focused on Medicare Set Asides. For more information, please visit lsba.org

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