A Profile of Lafayette, LA
Lafayette, Louisiana, nicknamed the Hub City, is located at the heart of Louisiana’s Cajun Country. The city’s locals are known for Les Bons Temps Rouler or letting good times roll, and the Wall Street Journal’s Marketwatch.com recently named Lafayette the “Happiest City in America.” Location Lafayette is located along the Vermillion River in the southwestern […]
Food and Culture in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, Louisiana boasts a unique cultural blend of Cajun, Creole, French, and Southern hospitality. There is no better way to experience the vibrant culture of Lafayette than through its local restaurants that tie together food, music, art, and history. Food and Music Experience the Cajun “joie de vivre” while dining and dancing at Randol’s Seafood […]
Lafayette, LA High School Sports Information
Lafayette High School (LHS) is home to many successful sports programs. The Lafayette Mighty Lions are members of the 3-5A District. Tim Lemaire is the school’s Athletic Director. LHS’s address is 3000 West Congress Street, Lafayette, LA 70506. Below you will find information about each sport offered at Lafayette High School. Fall Sports Football The […]
Things To Do In Lafayette, Louisiana
Whether you are looking to explore history and culture, listen to great music, dine on local foods, or enjoy the natural wildlife, Lafayette, Louisiana has something for you. Vermilionville Vermilionville is a living history museum and folklife park located on the banks of the Bayou Vermilion. It includes a historic village that showcases the Acadian, […]
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 […]