May 6, 2023
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Leaking Hole in Jail Cell, Can you File a Lawsuit for Cruel and Unusual Punishment?
When prison officials do nothing to fix a large hole that leaks onto the floor in a jail cell, could the inmate have a claim for cruel and unusual punishment? The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals case answers no. Many instances of inmates complaining about mistreatment are not uncommon to hear about, but when do
May 5, 2023
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May 4, 2023
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Mesothelioma & Asbestos
Exxon Benzene Exposure: Can You Sue for Leukemia Beyond Workers’ Comp?
AS SEEN ON & QUOTED BY: For decades, Louisiana refinery workers were told that their health was a priority, even as they handled toxic chemicals like benzene every day. But when these workers are diagnosed with leukemia, corporations like Exxon often try to hide behind the ‘Workers’ Comp Bar’ to limit their liability. At the
May 4, 2023
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“Still on the Clock in Shreveport”: The Exclusive Remedy of Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ Compensation is a Statutory Employee’s Exclusive Remedy for Injuries
May 3, 2023
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Can a Train be Held Liable for the Delay in Emergency Services?
When tragedy strikes, seconds matter. Any delay to the emergency response network can cost lives and livelihoods. When a train runs through an intersection, all activity has to yield to that train. What follows is the calamitous story of how a train may have prevented EMS from responding to a fatal accident. It also helps
May 3, 2023
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What Happens When There is More Than One Claim to a Deceased’s Property?
Losing a loved one is hard enough. What happens, however, when multiple people claim they have a right to the same property the decedent owns at the time of their death? Cases involving multiple parties and claimants can get tricky, especially when one claimant was the decedent’s spouse and the other was their descendant, as
May 2, 2023
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May 1, 2023
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St. John the Baptist Parish Car Accident Lawsuit Fails for Lack of Evidence
Winning a lawsuit against an employer can be challenging. Employees are often transient, while the employer is an anchor in their community. Employer responsibility for an employee’s negligent action requires significant factual evidence. In a recent case out of St. John the Baptist Parish, a missing former employee and a lack of facts prevented the
April 30, 2023
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Jeffrey Berniard is a specialized injury attorney with over 21 years of experience fighting for Louisiana families.