Insurance can be a tricky subject for the average consumer. There is a lot of paperwork, confusing terms, and many people do not understand what their insurance actually covers. However, the easiest way to combat the confusion is to take the time to read through your insurance policy. Oftentimes, the answers to all of your
Discrimination in the workplace is unfortunately all too common. But, how do you determine if you might be able to file a claim for workplace discrimination that resulted in a loss of job? Although this is a challenging subject that should be decided for each individual situation, the Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Death on the job is a sad reality that all too many Louisiana families face. When a loved one dies on the job, the victim’s family is not only left with an emotional hole, but a financial gap as well. Children, siblings and spouses who may have relied on the deceased’s income can face economic
It is widely accepted in Louisiana that insurance companies may limit coverage in any manner they desire, so long as the limitations do not conflict with the law or with public policy. Coverage limitations must be written into the policy and the burden to prove that a claim is excluded generally falls on the insurer.
Jurisdiction and appeals are both complicated subjects that law students spend an entire year studying in law school. The intricacies of jurisdiction and the appeals process are also learned from years of practice in the legal field. One victim discovered this notion out the hard way when he brought suit after a medical incident in
Louisiana court dockets are packed. Judges are over-worked. This means that judges have little patience for frivolous lawsuits or claims that are not clearly defined. When claims are muddled, a judge may have difficulty discerning what issues are to be analyzed. This murky analysis can lead to erroneous conclusions that can lead meritorious claims to
The first element of an independent action in equity that allows an individual to bypass res judicata analyzes whether the judge’s determination in the original case was truly fair and made in good conscience. When a judge shows bias, as in the boat swell case, the judge’s decision is likely swayed and not independent. This
Though courts are busy and judges have overflowing dockets, our justice system requires courts to find time to hear cases worthy of adjudicating. This means that judges must be as efficient as possible. One way of doing this is to require claimants to converge all of their complaints into a single lawsuit. Failure to do
In the humid climate of Southern Louisiana, toxic mold isn’t just a property issue—it’s a major health crisis. However, winning a mold injury lawsuit requires more than just showing mold exists; you must prove it actually caused your specific medical condition. A recent case in Belle Chasse demonstrates how even a licensed doctor can be
Doyle, a resident of Eunice, Louisiana, lost his appeal of the summary judgment verdict denying him damages resulting from injuries he received in an automobile-train accident. On March 5, 2009, Doyle finished up an evening of cards with friends and a half pint of whiskey before getting in his car to drive home. While he
Jeffrey Berniard is a specialized injury attorney with over 21 years of experience fighting for Louisiana families.
Insurance can be a tricky subject for the average consumer. There is a lot of paperwork, confusing terms, and many people do not understand what their insurance actually covers. However, the easiest way to combat the confusion is to take the time to read through your insurance policy. Oftentimes, the answers to all of your
Discrimination in the workplace is unfortunately all too common. But, how do you determine if you might be able to file a claim for workplace discrimination that resulted in a loss of job? Although this is a challenging subject that should be decided for each individual situation, the Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Death on the job is a sad reality that all too many Louisiana families face. When a loved one dies on the job, the victim’s family is not only left with an emotional hole, but a financial gap as well. Children, siblings and spouses who may have relied on the deceased’s income can face economic
It is widely accepted in Louisiana that insurance companies may limit coverage in any manner they desire, so long as the limitations do not conflict with the law or with public policy. Coverage limitations must be written into the policy and the burden to prove that a claim is excluded generally falls on the insurer.
Jurisdiction and appeals are both complicated subjects that law students spend an entire year studying in law school. The intricacies of jurisdiction and the appeals process are also learned from years of practice in the legal field. One victim discovered this notion out the hard way when he brought suit after a medical incident in
Louisiana court dockets are packed. Judges are over-worked. This means that judges have little patience for frivolous lawsuits or claims that are not clearly defined. When claims are muddled, a judge may have difficulty discerning what issues are to be analyzed. This murky analysis can lead to erroneous conclusions that can lead meritorious claims to
The first element of an independent action in equity that allows an individual to bypass res judicata analyzes whether the judge’s determination in the original case was truly fair and made in good conscience. When a judge shows bias, as in the boat swell case, the judge’s decision is likely swayed and not independent. This
Though courts are busy and judges have overflowing dockets, our justice system requires courts to find time to hear cases worthy of adjudicating. This means that judges must be as efficient as possible. One way of doing this is to require claimants to converge all of their complaints into a single lawsuit. Failure to do
In the humid climate of Southern Louisiana, toxic mold isn’t just a property issue—it’s a major health crisis. However, winning a mold injury lawsuit requires more than just showing mold exists; you must prove it actually caused your specific medical condition. A recent case in Belle Chasse demonstrates how even a licensed doctor can be
Doyle, a resident of Eunice, Louisiana, lost his appeal of the summary judgment verdict denying him damages resulting from injuries he received in an automobile-train accident. On March 5, 2009, Doyle finished up an evening of cards with friends and a half pint of whiskey before getting in his car to drive home. While he