Stages of a Personal Injury Case
Accidents happen every day. From car crashes to slip and falls, the National Safety Council estimates that more than 3 million people are affected by accident-related injuries every year. These injuries often lead to large medical bills, missed work, and other pain and suffering. If you or someone you love has been injured in an […]
Do I File a Workers’ Comp or a Personal Injury Claim?
Every seven seconds in the U.S., a worker sustains an injury while on the job. That’s 12,300 injured workers every day and 4.5 million per year, according to the National Safety Council. Although occupations like service (police and firefighters) and construction trades are among the most high-risk jobs, any type of worker in any type […]
Steps To Take When Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit
If you are injured by another party due to wrongdoing or negligence, it may be possible to file a personal injury claim in court. Personal injury claims can compensate you for damages, including medical bills to treat the injury, pain and suffering, lost wages, even retraining for a new job if the injury left you […]
Vets File Lawsuits Against 3M, Alleging Permanent Hearing Loss
At least 11 U.S. veterans have filed lawsuits against 3M so far this year. They allege that permanent hearing loss resulted from the defendants’ defective earplugs, which were supplied to the U.S. military. 3M’s Combat Arms earplugs, Version 2 (CAEv2) were issued to multiple branches of the armed services between 2003 and 2015. Those particular […]
How to Choose the Right Injury Lawyer
If you or a loved one have been injured by another party, you may be considering filing a lawsuit for damages, such as medical expenses and lost wages from work. But filing a lawsuit can seem overwhelming when you are already dealing with recovery from injury or even the tragic loss of a loved one. […]
5 Facts about Roundup Cancer Litigation
The weed-killing chemical marketed as Roundup is at the heart of growing litigation concerning allegations that it causes cancer. Claimants around the country argue that manufacturer Monsanto failed to adequately warn about the carcinogenic risks associated with glyphosate – the key ingredient in the popular herbicide. Just last month Monsanto was hit with a $289 […]
Get it Done Right™
Bart Bernard knows you have a lot of choices when it comes to hiring legal counsel. But he also knows that he is the attorney who will take your case, and as he’s consistently said throughout his career, will “Get it Done Right™.” When you work with Bart, you have an aggressive, diligent fighter in […]
Click Bart First, Call Bart First™
Wherever you are in Louisiana, if you have been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, personal injury attorney Bart Bernard wants to hear from you and strongly advises that you speak to any attorney before you speak to an insurance agent. From Lafayette to Baton Rouge, Kenner to New Orleans, and all throughout […]
Hit Hard with Bart Bernard™
Bart Bernard coined the phrase “Hit hard with Bart Bernard!™” to compliment his heavy hitting style. Insurance companies will often make low-ball offers of settlements prior to trial if they believe the deck is stacked in their favor. But Bart does not suffer bullies, especially those that seek only to undermine the recovery of plaintiffs who […]
4 Ways an Expert Witness Can Help Win Your Case
Whether you were hurt in a slip and fall accident or were struck by a negligent motorist, having an expert witness can play an important role in winning your personal injury lawsuit. A qualified expert witness is a professional who has the education, skill, knowledge, training and experience in a specific discipline. It is their […]