A tanker struck a docked riverboat near the French Quarter, causing it to capsize and prompting a major rescue operation. Authorities are investigating what happened on the Mississippi River.
Louisiana has added three kratom-related compounds to Schedule I as federal regulators examine potent opioid substances in these products. The new restrictions also raise questions about product ingredients, consumer warnings, and potential liability.
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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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Decades-old Jesuit High abuse cases have uncovered records and testimony about hiring, institutional knowledge, and potential responsibility as Louisiana's June 2027 filing deadline approaches.
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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Recent electrical accident investigations have raised concerns about storm recovery work, industrial job sites, and other high-risk environments where overlooked safety hazards can lead to catastrophic 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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