In May 2005 the Third Circuit of the Louisiana Court of Appeals upheld a significant general damages award rendered in favor of Clyde Rayburn of Hineston. Mr. Rayburn, an 83 year old widower, was injured in 2003 when he was stopped in his pickup truck at an intersection and was struck from the rear by
30 year old Shannon Sampson of Minden was on the job as a supervisor with GATX Rail Field when he fell into a rail car and later died from his injuries. According to Webster Parish’s public information officer, Jenny Reynolds, Sampson fell after passing out due to a lack of oxygen. As reported by the
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, thousands of Louisiana families rebuilt their homes only to find they had moved into a new nightmare: toxic Chinese drywall. What began as a strange odor quickly turned into a multi-billion dollar legal battle involving corroded electronics and failing health. Understanding the legacy of these claims is vital for
A mesothelioma diagnosis is heartbreaking, but in a Louisiana courtroom, it is only half of the story. Many families are shocked to learn that their loved one’s own medical records—where they told their doctor exactly where they worked—are often worthless as legal evidence. The landmark case of Vodanovich v. A.P. Green Industries set a strict
As reported by the Ruston Daily Leader in January of this year, the family of Henry White has filed a lawsuit against Grambling State University, its supervisory panel, and the Louisiana Board of Trustees of State Colleges. In August 2009, 21 year old Henry White was a criminal justice major and basketball player for GSU.
A malfunctioning traffic signal located in Rosepine, Louisiana, caused much confusion for two drivers one October morning in 1978. Going about their day, both drivers were given the green signal from their respective sides of the signal. As both drivers moved forward expecting the other to stop they collided. One driver filed suit, and the
How does the law treat someone bringing a lawsuit who may be somewhat at fault for the incident? Let’s assume an injured Louisiana resident wants to sue another driver for crashing into her vehicle. In his defense, the defendant driver argues that the plaintiff failed to properly yield, and is therefore at least partly to
When traffic accidents occur, courts must examine the basic “rules of the road” that govern drivers’ conduct in determining fault. The violation of a traffic regulation is a frequently-used basis for finding that a driver was negligent when the violation results in a crash. The case of Dyck v. Maddry, 81 So.2d 165, 167 (La.
For over eighty years, the paper mill in West Monroe has been an economic engine for North Louisiana. But for many of the men and women who kept the machines running, that prosperity came at a deadly price. The landmark case of Walter Graves, a mill worker diagnosed with mesothelioma after four decades of service,
The Westlake Asbestos Incident: How Conoco Soil Reached Louisiana Lawns When asbestos is mentioned, we often think of shipyards and refineries. However, as the families of Westlake, Louisiana, discovered, the danger can literally land on your front lawn. The landmark case of Bonnette v. Conoco, Inc. changed the way we look at environmental contamination, proving
Jeffrey Berniard is a specialized injury attorney with over 21 years of experience fighting for Louisiana families.
In May 2005 the Third Circuit of the Louisiana Court of Appeals upheld a significant general damages award rendered in favor of Clyde Rayburn of Hineston. Mr. Rayburn, an 83 year old widower, was injured in 2003 when he was stopped in his pickup truck at an intersection and was struck from the rear by
30 year old Shannon Sampson of Minden was on the job as a supervisor with GATX Rail Field when he fell into a rail car and later died from his injuries. According to Webster Parish’s public information officer, Jenny Reynolds, Sampson fell after passing out due to a lack of oxygen. As reported by the
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, thousands of Louisiana families rebuilt their homes only to find they had moved into a new nightmare: toxic Chinese drywall. What began as a strange odor quickly turned into a multi-billion dollar legal battle involving corroded electronics and failing health. Understanding the legacy of these claims is vital for
A mesothelioma diagnosis is heartbreaking, but in a Louisiana courtroom, it is only half of the story. Many families are shocked to learn that their loved one’s own medical records—where they told their doctor exactly where they worked—are often worthless as legal evidence. The landmark case of Vodanovich v. A.P. Green Industries set a strict
As reported by the Ruston Daily Leader in January of this year, the family of Henry White has filed a lawsuit against Grambling State University, its supervisory panel, and the Louisiana Board of Trustees of State Colleges. In August 2009, 21 year old Henry White was a criminal justice major and basketball player for GSU.
A malfunctioning traffic signal located in Rosepine, Louisiana, caused much confusion for two drivers one October morning in 1978. Going about their day, both drivers were given the green signal from their respective sides of the signal. As both drivers moved forward expecting the other to stop they collided. One driver filed suit, and the
How does the law treat someone bringing a lawsuit who may be somewhat at fault for the incident? Let’s assume an injured Louisiana resident wants to sue another driver for crashing into her vehicle. In his defense, the defendant driver argues that the plaintiff failed to properly yield, and is therefore at least partly to
When traffic accidents occur, courts must examine the basic “rules of the road” that govern drivers’ conduct in determining fault. The violation of a traffic regulation is a frequently-used basis for finding that a driver was negligent when the violation results in a crash. The case of Dyck v. Maddry, 81 So.2d 165, 167 (La.
For over eighty years, the paper mill in West Monroe has been an economic engine for North Louisiana. But for many of the men and women who kept the machines running, that prosperity came at a deadly price. The landmark case of Walter Graves, a mill worker diagnosed with mesothelioma after four decades of service,
The Westlake Asbestos Incident: How Conoco Soil Reached Louisiana Lawns When asbestos is mentioned, we often think of shipyards and refineries. However, as the families of Westlake, Louisiana, discovered, the danger can literally land on your front lawn. The landmark case of Bonnette v. Conoco, Inc. changed the way we look at environmental contamination, proving