The video game world was rocked recently by the shutdown of the Sony Playstation 3 Gaming Network. While a free service, the fact that gamers were unable to connect to the network and play their favorite games against both friends and strangers added a wrinkle to an already complex competition between the electronics giant and
On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina devastate much of the Gulf Coast, prompting the Louisiana Legislature to enact Acts 2006, which extended the prescriptive period within which insured’s were allowed an additional year to file certain claims under their insurance policies for losses incurred by the storms. Despite many insurance contracts granting only one year
When a St. Bernard Parish resident stepped outside on September 6, 2009, she didn’t just find her neighborhood covered in a mysterious white dust—she found herself the victim of corporate negligence. The Berniard Law Firm has officially filed suit against the operators of the Chalmette refinery following a massive release of spent catalyst and toxic
If you were near the Denham Springs industrial corridor during the recent chemical fire, the window to preserve evidence and document exposure is closing. While the smoke has cleared, the long-term health implications—including respiratory damage and latent toxic illness—are only beginning to surface. According to Baton Rouge’s Advocate, the chemical fire earlier reported is currently
The smoke from an industrial chemical fire in Livingston Parish is far more than a neighborhood nuisance. When facilities involving petroleum distillates and recycling chemicals ignite, they release a complex “toxic cocktail” into the atmosphere. At the Berniard Law Firm, we represent families and workers who have been exposed to these dangerous airborne pollutants, ensuring
Jeffrey Berniard is a specialized injury attorney with over 21 years of experience fighting for Louisiana families.