July 23, 2016
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July 17, 2016
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Xarelto Lawsuit Claims: Five Things You Need To Know
Medical Malpractice Ruling Awards Wrongful Death Damages
July 16, 2016
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Mass Tort
Second Circuit Affirms Economic Award after Water Supply Contaminated by Levee District
Arguably the most important thing for human health besides air is available and clean water. Â When people behave carelessly, others can be harmed. Â A mistake with something as valuable as the water supply can cause any number of injuries to those who rely upon it. Â Negligence occurs in law where a person or company causes
July 13, 2016
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July 10, 2016
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IVC Filter Claims: 4 Things You Need to Know
Court of Appeals allows Plaintiffs to Continue Suit in Product Defect Matter
July 3, 2016
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Unfair Trade Practices in Louisiana and Home Foreclosure
Like many states, Louisiana has an unfair trade practices act. In Louisiana, it is known as the Louisiana Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law. Just as the name implies, this law is meant to protect consumers from the unfair, misleading, or fraudulent acts of those provide services, goods, and financing. Any contract or agreement
July 23, 2014
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Understanding the Direct Action Statute and Insurance Disputes
Louisiana has a Direct Action Statute that allows injured third parties to sue an insurance company directly when the insurance company’s insured causes an injury. For example, if you are involved an automobile accident where you are not at fault, you can sue the at-fault driver’s insurance company directly instead of suing the at-fault driver themselves. The Direct
July 1, 2014
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Personal Jurisdiction Reviewed in Case With International Implications
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed a judge’s dismissal of the People’s Republic of China and a Chinese company, Xiamen, from litigation in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. The appeals court agreed with the trial court that the federal judiciary lacked personal jurisdiction and subject matter
January 12, 2014
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Jeffrey Berniard
Jeffrey Berniard is a specialized injury attorney with over 21 years of experience fighting for Louisiana families.