If you have slipped and fallen in a Louisiana store, you may not realize you are not alone. What’s more, you might not understand that you may have the legal rights to make a claim against the store for the incident. Just recently a lawsuit was filed in western Louisiana by a customer of a
Most victims of asbestos exposure believe that winning their case is a matter of medical records and work history. However, in the complex world of Louisiana law, your case can be dismissed before a single medical report is read—simply because it was filed in the wrong Parish. Understanding the ‘procedural rules of venue’ is not
The cruise ship Celebrity Mercury was forced to its home port of Charleston for a four day cleaning recently. After the third straight outbreak of Norovirus on the 1870 passenger ship, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control issued a rare “no sail” recommendation. The return home came after Celebrity took some action to stem the
On November 25, 1984, a natural gas pipeline running through a field in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana exploded, causing the loss of lives and substantial property damage. The pipeline was owned by the Texas Eastern Company, but the land over which the pipeline ran was owned by Mary Lou Trawick Winters. Nearly thirty years prior
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
If you were forced to leave your home or business due to the Denham Springs industrial fire, you aren’t just a bystander—you are a victim of corporate negligence. When a 55-gallon drum malfunction turns into a multi-parish emergency, the law provides a path for recovery that goes far beyond a simple insurance claim. Immediate Steps
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
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.
If you have slipped and fallen in a Louisiana store, you may not realize you are not alone. What’s more, you might not understand that you may have the legal rights to make a claim against the store for the incident. Just recently a lawsuit was filed in western Louisiana by a customer of a
Most victims of asbestos exposure believe that winning their case is a matter of medical records and work history. However, in the complex world of Louisiana law, your case can be dismissed before a single medical report is read—simply because it was filed in the wrong Parish. Understanding the ‘procedural rules of venue’ is not
The cruise ship Celebrity Mercury was forced to its home port of Charleston for a four day cleaning recently. After the third straight outbreak of Norovirus on the 1870 passenger ship, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control issued a rare “no sail” recommendation. The return home came after Celebrity took some action to stem the
On November 25, 1984, a natural gas pipeline running through a field in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana exploded, causing the loss of lives and substantial property damage. The pipeline was owned by the Texas Eastern Company, but the land over which the pipeline ran was owned by Mary Lou Trawick Winters. Nearly thirty years prior
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
If you were forced to leave your home or business due to the Denham Springs industrial fire, you aren’t just a bystander—you are a victim of corporate negligence. When a 55-gallon drum malfunction turns into a multi-parish emergency, the law provides a path for recovery that goes far beyond a simple insurance claim. Immediate Steps
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
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