History of Lafayette, Louisiana
Early History The earliest settlers in the Lafayette area were the Atakapa-Ishak Indians. The name “Atakapa” means “man-eater” in Choctaw and according to legend this tribe engaged in cannibalism and ate their prisoners of war. Acadian Migration Acadians, who arrived in the Lafayette area between 1765 and 1785, were the first great wave of immigration. […]
Bart Bernard Named One of Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Louisiana
Bart Bernard was selected for membership in The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers for Louisiana 2018 – a prestigious accolade bestowed on the nation’s most accomplished courtroom advocates. This honor is extended to a select group of civil attorneys who exemplify superior qualifications, leadership skills and outstanding results as a trial lawyer – distinguished achievements that many […]
First Roundup Cancer Lawsuit Results in $289 Million Verdict
For decades, Monsanto has denied a link between cancer and the glyphosate in their commercial weed killer, Roundup. However, on August 10th, 2018, a U.S. federal court jury in California delivered a $289 million verdict in favor of the plaintiff. The final decision included $39 million in compensatory damages and $250 million in punitive damages. […]
Bayer Halts Sales of Essure Birth Control Implant Linked to Injuries
Citing a decrease in sales, Bayer announced it would stop selling its Essure birth control implant in the United States. The German pharmaceutical giant billed the implant as an effective non-surgical sterilization method for women, but thousands have blamed the device for horrific complications including organ perforations, autoimmune problems and chronic pain. Over the past […]
Lawsuits Filed on Behalf of Opioid-Addicted Children
The United States has been facing a serious epidemic of opioid abuse and addiction. According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 115 people in the U.S. die every day from an overdose of opioids. Now, it is becoming clear that children born to parents addicted to opioids suffer severe consequences. Class […]
Bart Bernard Injury Lawyers Expands!
The Bart Bernard Injury Lawyers is expanding its brand and client reach throughout Louisiana and has hired Eric Richard as the Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer of Louisiana. “I am thrilled and honored to partner with Bart Bernard and to be entrusted to help grow the firm, expand the brand and execute on optimum client reach and […]
Bart Bernard Giving Back to Acadiana Families For The Holidays
Nominate a Family for our Christmas Giveaway ! Bart Bernard is spearheading a campaign aptly named Christmas@BartBernard.com , to help make sure children in Acadiana have a great Christmas. Bart Bernard recently featured in the “What’s Happening” segment on KADN-TV News 15. More information on the Christmas Giveaway here in this video: If you know a […]
Bart Bernard Receives TWO “Best Lawyer” Awards from Times of Acadiana
The people have spoken! Times of Acadiana readers have voted Bart Bernard “Best Personal Injury Lawyer in 2018”. In addition to “Best Personal Injury Lawyer,” Bart was also voted, Best Law Firm” in Cajun Country. Winners were announced June 7 at the Victoria Plantation in Broussard.
Bart Bernard Selected as One of America’s Top 100 Attorneys
We are pleased to announce that Bart Bernard has been recognized as one of America’s Top 100 Attorneys™ — an honor bestowed on less than 0.5% of active attorneys in the United States. As a recipient of this prestigious accolade, Bart Bernard joins the ranks of an elite level of attorneys in the state of […]
New Report Shows Drunk Driving Rates Steadily Dropping
Rates of drunk driving have steadily dropped in the U.S., says a new report issued by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). According to the latest statistics from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, the incidence of driving while impaired by alcohol plummeted from 15.3 percent in 2002 to 11.1 […]