Offshore drilling policy changes are raising new safety concerns in the Gulf. This article explains how increased production and shifting regulations impact worker safety, common causes of offshore injuries, and the legal rights available to injured workers.
Kratom poisonings continue to rise nationwide, with most deaths tied to multiple substances. Months after Louisiana’s ban, new questions are emerging about its impact and ongoing risks.
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Explore articles on clergy sexual abuse in Louisiana, including survivor stories, legal cases, and efforts to hold abusers and institutions accountable. Stay informed about this critical issue and ongoing justice efforts.
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The Archdiocese of New Orleans has been battling bankruptcy proceedings due to Louisiana sex abuse lawsuits. The bankruptcy has caused tension between diocese leaders, parishioners, state lawmakers, and survivors.
From household shocks to workplace incidents, our coverage highlights electrical accidents in New Orleans and nationwide. We report on safety tips, legal cases, and regulations designed to prevent injuries.
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A Louisiana lineman suffered severe electrical burns while repairing power lines damaged by a winter storm, highlighting the dangerous conditions lineworkers face during storm recovery and the serious risks of electrocution and electrical injuries.
Brian Katz is a partner at Herman, Katz, Gisleson & Cain (HKGC) in New Orleans. For more than two decades, he's helped people rebuild after serious injuries caused by accidents, dangerous products, and unsafe construction sites.
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Jed Cain is an accomplished trial lawyer and partner at HKGC. He practices out of the firm's Natchitoches satellite office. He focuses on defective products, maritime negligence, trucking accidents, and electrocution cases.
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Soren E. Gisleson is a partner at Herman, Katz, Gisleon & Cain (HKGC). He represents individuals and communities in personal injury, mass tort, insurance disputes, and clergy sex abuse cases.
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For over 80 years, the New Orleans personal injury law firm Herman, Katz, Gisleson & Cain has dedicated itself to achieving justice for the people we represent. We specialize in product liability, sex abuse, offshore accidents, and more.
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