Over a decade after Hurricane Katrina, we have almost all heard of the difficult choices hospitals faced while trying to care for patients. This case involves a patient who was allegedly injured while being evacuated from a New Orleans hospital during Hurricane Katrina. Lionel Favret was admitted to the hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana where
Oyster Leases vs. Oil Wells: A Legal Battle Unfolds in a Louisiana Construction Dispute
First Circuit Court of Appeal Affirms Decision That Employee Was Entitled to Compensation From Work Related Back Injury (Part 1). Can an Independent Contractor collect Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
Adequate Medical Evidence Required To Establish Causation Of Alleged Injuries
Outcome of Edgerly Case Dependent On Qualification and Use of Expert Witnesses
Everyone knows someone who has been affected by cancer. Despite being a widespread disease, there is a lot we still do not know about cancer. One area where a lot is still unknown is causation. For example, lung cancer can be caused by a variety of things, including smoking and exposure to radioactive materials. These
If you have been injured on the job, you might be entitled to workers’ compensation. In order to receive compensation, there are a number of procedural requirements with which you must comply. Elaine Rodrigue worked as a paralegal for the school board in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. While working, she tripped over a rug and had
Peremption Prevents Injured Longshoreman from Bringing Legal Malpractice Claim Despite Lack of Notice
In order to recover under a homeowner’s policy, there are many requirements with which you must comply. One common requirement is providing the insurer with requested documentation and undergoing an examination under oath where the insurer can ask questions and gather information relevant to the claim. What happens if a homeowner delays undergoing an examination
Considering Uninsured motorist coverage in Louisiana, Be Careful What You Sign For
Jeffrey Berniard is a specialized injury attorney with over 21 years of experience fighting for Louisiana families.
Over a decade after Hurricane Katrina, we have almost all heard of the difficult choices hospitals faced while trying to care for patients. This case involves a patient who was allegedly injured while being evacuated from a New Orleans hospital during Hurricane Katrina. Lionel Favret was admitted to the hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana where
Oyster Leases vs. Oil Wells: A Legal Battle Unfolds in a Louisiana Construction Dispute
First Circuit Court of Appeal Affirms Decision That Employee Was Entitled to Compensation From Work Related Back Injury (Part 1). Can an Independent Contractor collect Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
Adequate Medical Evidence Required To Establish Causation Of Alleged Injuries
Outcome of Edgerly Case Dependent On Qualification and Use of Expert Witnesses
Everyone knows someone who has been affected by cancer. Despite being a widespread disease, there is a lot we still do not know about cancer. One area where a lot is still unknown is causation. For example, lung cancer can be caused by a variety of things, including smoking and exposure to radioactive materials. These
If you have been injured on the job, you might be entitled to workers’ compensation. In order to receive compensation, there are a number of procedural requirements with which you must comply. Elaine Rodrigue worked as a paralegal for the school board in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. While working, she tripped over a rug and had
Peremption Prevents Injured Longshoreman from Bringing Legal Malpractice Claim Despite Lack of Notice
In order to recover under a homeowner’s policy, there are many requirements with which you must comply. One common requirement is providing the insurer with requested documentation and undergoing an examination under oath where the insurer can ask questions and gather information relevant to the claim. What happens if a homeowner delays undergoing an examination
Considering Uninsured motorist coverage in Louisiana, Be Careful What You Sign For