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Proving Fault in a Car Accident with Conflicting Testimony

If you are involved in a car wreck on a busy New Orleans roadway, getting a clear admission of fault from the other driver is rare. In many cases, drivers tell completely different stories to the responding police officer. One driver claims the light was green; the other swears it was red. One claims a

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Pre-Trial Notice Did Not Waive Party’s Right to Jury Trial

If you are involved with a lawsuit, you probably imagine your day in court involving a jury listening to the evidence and rendering a decision. After all, the US Constitution protects our right to a trial by jury. But what happens if the court issues a notice scheduling your trial to be heard in front

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Hurricane Katrina Victim Finds Favor in the Louisiana Courts

Hurricanes do not discriminate. Regardless of age, wealth, gender, health, or race, hurricanes are merciless to all they come in contact with. Such was the case for Ms. Taylor, who experienced the wrath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005.  Ms. Taylor had been in the care of Touro Infirmary when Hurricane Katrina struck the state of

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Can a Witness to an Accident Seek Damages in Court?

Have you ever witnessed an accident? The experience can be overwhelming, leaving lasting, often overlooked emotional scars. Such consequences raise an essential question; can a witness to an accident seek damages in court? The subsequent lawsuit helps answer that question. The journey of the litigants through the intricate legal landscape reveals their unwavering determination to

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Procedural Pitfalls: The Consequences of Neglecting Administrative Remedies in Personal Injury Claims

A personal injury claim requires following specific rules and procedures to ensure a fair and just resolution. For Joseph Barlow, who slipped and fell while detained at the Lafayette Correctional Facility, his failure to adhere to the correction center’s administrative remedies became critical. This article examines the consequences Barlow faced when he disregarded the proper

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Jeffrey Berniard

Attorney Jeff Berniard, Licensed Louisiana Attorney and Founder of Berniard Law Firm

Jeffrey Berniard is a specialized injury attorney with over 21 years of experience fighting for Louisiana families.

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A professional accident reconstruction diagram illustrating vehicle collision vectors at a highway merge ramp intersection to prove fault in a conflicting testimony case.

Proving Fault in a Car Accident with Conflicting Testimony

If you are involved in a car wreck on a busy New Orleans roadway, getting a clear admission of fault from the other driver is rare. In many cases, drivers tell completely different stories to the responding police officer. One driver claims the light was green; the other swears it was red. One claims a

Read More »

Pre-Trial Notice Did Not Waive Party’s Right to Jury Trial

If you are involved with a lawsuit, you probably imagine your day in court involving a jury listening to the evidence and rendering a decision. After all, the US Constitution protects our right to a trial by jury. But what happens if the court issues a notice scheduling your trial to be heard in front

Read More »

Hurricane Katrina Victim Finds Favor in the Louisiana Courts

Hurricanes do not discriminate. Regardless of age, wealth, gender, health, or race, hurricanes are merciless to all they come in contact with. Such was the case for Ms. Taylor, who experienced the wrath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005.  Ms. Taylor had been in the care of Touro Infirmary when Hurricane Katrina struck the state of

Read More »

Can a Witness to an Accident Seek Damages in Court?

Have you ever witnessed an accident? The experience can be overwhelming, leaving lasting, often overlooked emotional scars. Such consequences raise an essential question; can a witness to an accident seek damages in court? The subsequent lawsuit helps answer that question. The journey of the litigants through the intricate legal landscape reveals their unwavering determination to

Read More »

Procedural Pitfalls: The Consequences of Neglecting Administrative Remedies in Personal Injury Claims

A personal injury claim requires following specific rules and procedures to ensure a fair and just resolution. For Joseph Barlow, who slipped and fell while detained at the Lafayette Correctional Facility, his failure to adhere to the correction center’s administrative remedies became critical. This article examines the consequences Barlow faced when he disregarded the proper

Read More »
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