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A documentary-style photo of an industrial worker installing insulation on pipes, showing a dust cloud to represent the risk of asbestos exposure from companies like Eagle Inc. in Louisiana.
Mesothelioma & Asbestos
Jeff Berniard

Eagle Inc. Asbestos: How Insurance Battles Affect Your Mesothelioma Claim

For decades, Eagle Inc. was a major player in the Louisiana insulation industry, installing materials that contained high levels of toxic asbestos. Today, when victims file mesothelioma claims against the company, a massive ‘hidden’ battle often takes place behind the scenes: Eagle Inc. fighting with its insurance companies over who has to pay. This case

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A construction worker installing drywall in a New Orleans Creole home, illustrating the risk of asbestos exposure from Eagle Inc. joint compound and insulation.
Mesothelioma & Asbestos
Jeff Berniard

Eagle Inc. Asbestos: Why New Orleans Tradesmen Need to Watch These Insurance Battles

If you worked with drywall, plaster, or insulation in New Orleans between the 1960s and 1980s, you likely handled products from Eagle Incorporated. Unfortunately, many of these materials were packed with toxic asbestos. When victims file lawsuits against Eagle Inc. today, a massive ‘invisible’ war often breaks out between insurance companies over who has to

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An industrial view of the Westwego, Louisiana riverfront and shipyards, highlighting the site of historical asbestos exposure claims.
Mesothelioma & Asbestos
Jeff Berniard

Westwego Shipyard Asbestos: Why Keeping Your Case in State Court Matters

For families in Westwego, the local shipyards were more than just workplaces—they were the center of the community. But for daughters like Mary Wilde, those shipyards left a tragic legacy. Mary was diagnosed with terminal mesothelioma from ‘take-home’ asbestos dust carried on her father’s clothes. When she sued for justice, the shipyard tried to use

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A mid-century industrial building in Shreveport, Louisiana, representing a site of historical asbestos exposure and Caddo Parish mesothelioma claims.
Mesothelioma & Asbestos
Jeff Berniard

Shreveport Asbestos Exposure: Lessons from a Caddo Parish Mesothelioma Case

For decades, workers in Shreveport and across Caddo Parish were unknowingly exposed to toxic asbestos fibers in industrial plants and commercial buildings. When victims like William H. Jordan are diagnosed with mesothelioma today, they face a complex legal battle against former employers and premises owners like R.F. Zimmerman & Company. This Shreveport case serves as

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A gavel and legal documents on a wooden desk in a Louisiana courtroom, representing the settlement value of mesothelioma and asbestos lawsuits.
Litigation
Jeff Berniard

Louisiana Mesothelioma Settlements: What Is Your Asbestos Case Worth?

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, the most urgent question is often: ‘How will we pay for this?‘ In Louisiana, juries have a long history of holding companies like Ford, Union Carbide, and local shipyards accountable with multi-million dollar awards. While every case is unique, understanding recent verdicts—ranging from $1

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The Complexity of Mesothelioma Claims: Proving Causation in Asbestos Cases

A mesothelioma diagnosis is a devastating blow, often coming decades after the initial exposure to asbestos. Because these injuries take so long to manifest, the resulting legal battles are among the most complex in Louisiana. Winning requires more than just medical records; it requires a deep-dive into thirty years of industrial history to prove which

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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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