How Comparative Fault Can Drastically Affect Your Louisiana Personal Injury Claim

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How Comparative Fault Can Drastically Affect Your Louisiana Personal Injury Claim: A Guide by Bart Bernard Injury Lawyers Accidents happen, and when they do, the road to recovery and fair compensation can be fraught with legal complexities. In Louisiana, one such complexity is the principle of “comparative fault,” which can significantly impact the outcome of […]

Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal cord injuries

Spinal Cord Injuries: Lifelong Consequences and the Crucial Role of Legal Advocacy As an experienced personal injury attorney with nearly 30 years of practice in Louisiana and Texas, I’ve witnessed the devastating impact of spinal cord injuries (SCIs) on individuals and their families. These catastrophic injuries can cause lifelong physical, emotional, and financial hardship. Understanding […]

Navigate Louisiana’s Roads Safely

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Navigate Louisiana’s Roads Safely: A Guide to Staying Safe on the Road Bart Bernard Injury Lawyers: Protecting You on Louisiana’s Roads Louisiana is famous for its rich culture, delicious cuisine, and vibrant cities. However, navigating the state’s roads can sometimes feel like navigating a maze – and a potentially dangerous one at that. As a […]

Debunking the Myths of Personal Injury Law

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Bart Bernard Injury Lawyers: Debunking the Myths of Personal Injury Law As a personal injury lawyer with almost 30 years of experience in Texas and Louisiana, I’ve seen the impact of misconceptions about our field time and time again. People hesitate to seek the help they need because they believe in harmful stereotypes about “ambulance […]

Contingency Fees in Personal Injury Cases

Contingency Fees in Personal Injury Cases

Contingency Fees in Personal Injury Cases Accidents are unexpected events. Victims are rarely in a position to cover medical and legal costs.  A significant number of individuals injured in accidents in Louisiana and Texas believe that they can’t afford to hire a lawyer and file a personal injury lawsuit.  They need to learn or realize […]

Personal Injury Claims for Bicyclists

Personal Injury Claims for Bicyclists

Personal Injury Claims for Bicyclists Hit by Motor Vehicles Bicyclists in Louisiana and Texas have always faced aggression from car drivers. Motorists often use the speed and power of their vehicles to muscle all vulnerable road users out of the way.  Talk to anyone who rides a bicycle regularly, and they will probably have at […]

Initial Consultation Preparations With A Personal Injury Lawyer

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How To Prepare for An Initial Consultation With A Personal Injury Lawyer Great attorneys have the potential to have a dramatic and positive impact on the lives of clients.  By helping clients and their families secure fair financial compensation after an accident and guiding them through a difficult phase, attorneys champion the cause of personal […]

Negligence In Pedestrian Accidents

Negligence In Pedestrian Accidents

Role Of Negligence In Pedestrian Accidents Louisiana and Texas pedestrians trust motorists to obey traffic laws to ensure their safety. However, pedestrian accidents continue to be a growing concern in these states. Pedestrian accidents are traumatic occurrences that can change lives in an instant.  Pedestrian accident injuries have a lasting impact on victims and their […]

Accidental Gunshot Injuries

Accidental Gunshot Injuries

Negligent gun ownership and use is a significant cause of injuries in the country.  Accidental gun shootings can severely injure or kill someone.  In the right hands, guns serve as helpful tools for hunting and a source of protection during a home invasion. A Johns Hopkins study indicates that firearm-related injuries account for nearly $3 […]

Police Report

Police Report

Significance Of a Police Report In A Motor Vehicle Accident  Motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of personal injury and property damage in the country.  Many auto accident victims make the error of not contacting the police following an accident and obtaining a copy of the police report.  Many victims usually believe that if […]