Case Results & Settlements
Recovering Millions for Our Clients
At the Berniard Law Firm, we believe our results speak louder than words. We have recovered millions for our clients. Whether fighting massive corporations in class action lawsuits or battling insurance companies over underpaid claims, we have the “concrete understanding of complex litigation” necessary to win.
Below is a sample of the verdicts and settlements we have secured for our clients.
$35 Million – Hurricane Katrina Class Action. We successfully represented a class of individuals who were denied timely claims adjustments after Hurricane Katrina. We fought the insurance companies to ensure these families received the compensation they deserved for their property damage and business interruptions.
$1.2 Million – Defective Hip Implants. We secured $1.2 million for multiple clients who suffered pain and mobility loss due to faulty hip implants. We held the manufacturers accountable for releasing dangerous medical devices into the market.
$1.8 Million- Combat Arms Earplugs Litigation. We helped numerous clients receive full compensation for their damage to their hearing as a result of using the combat arms earplugs.
$1.3 Million- Catalyst release effected homes and persons in St. Bernard and Orleans parish. Berniard law firm represented a class action of claimants and successfully settled their claims.
Ongoing Litigation We are currently fighting for clients in major complex litigation matters, including:
🫁 Mesothelioma & Toxic Exposure
$3.4 Million – Mesothelioma Recovery .We recovered $3.4 million for a Louisiana worker diagnosed with Mesothelioma after years of asbestos exposure. This settlement helped cover medical treatments and provided long-term financial security for the victim’s family.
$640,000 – Asbestos Lung Cancer Settlement. Secured a significant settlement for a client diagnosed with lung cancer directly linked to asbestos exposure at their workplace. We successfully proved that the employer failed to provide adequate safety equipment.
🏚️ Property Damage & Insurance Claims
$632,000 – Commercial Property Claim (Hurricane Katrina). We recovered over half a million dollars for a New Orleans apartment complex owner whose insurance claim was drastically underpaid. We ensured the full replacement value was honored so rebuilding could begin.
$228,000 – Residential Property Damage Recovered. for a homeowner after their insurance carrier initially denied coverage for storm damage.
$100,000 – Commercial Business Interruption. Secured policy limits for a local business owner unable to operate following a disaster.
🚗 Personal Injury & Accident Claims
- $540,000 – Severe Trucking Accident Injury
- $390,000 Settlement – Multi-Passenger Vehicle Collision
- $375,000 Settlement – Commercial Vehicle Accident
- $600,000 Settlement – Premises Liability & Slip and Fall
- $168,000 Settlement – Motor Vehicle Accident with Soft Tissue Injuries
- $100,000 Settlement – Auto Accident (Policy Limits
- $100,000 Settlement – Pedestrian Accident Injury
Get the Results You Deserve
The outcomes listed above are specific to the facts of each case, but they demonstrate our commitment to fighting for the maximum value of every claim.
Contact us today to discuss your legal situation. We will work to get you the same level of results these clients received.