Jed Cain

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.

Doctor Charged in One of the Military’s Largest Sexual Abuse Cases

Widespread sexual abuse lawsuits have been rampant throughout organizations for decades. Now, the U.S. military is in the spotlight after it released a statement detailing recent sexual assault charges filed against a military doctor.

By Jed Cain

/ 14 Sep 2023

Medical Doctor Consultation white coat, stethoscope around collar, and military uniform hanging on rack.

Devastating Maui Fires Could Have Been Due To Power Company’s Negligence

Over 100 people were killed, and hundreds more are still missing after a wildfire devastated Maui last month, making it one of the deadliest wildfires in modern history.

By Jed Cain

/ 6 Sep 2023

Palm trees with power lines in the foreground at sunset in Maui, Hawaii

NOAA Issues Updated Hurricane Season Outlook

As Hurricane Idalia takes aim at Florida, it’s no surprise that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a revised hurricane forecast earlier this month, changing it to above-normal storm activity.

By Jed Cain

/ 28 Aug 2023

Hurricane Season Ahead Caution Sign Stormy Background

Report Shows Highest Number of Recalled Children’s Products in Nearly a Decade

When you shop for your children, you assume the items marketed toward them are safe. But recalls for children’s products are on the rise, and a new report found that there were 100 recalls of products for children last year in the U.S.

By Jed Cain

/ 16 Aug 2023

Cute smiling baby laying in swing rocker chair

Supreme Court Rules on Dismissal of Whistleblower Lawsuits

The Supreme Court ruled in June that the Department of Justice can dismiss whistleblower lawsuits brought under the False Claims Act. The False Claims Act law allows private citizens to sue individuals and companies defrauding the government.

By Jed Cain

/ 3 Aug 2023

Supreme Court Rules on Dismissal of Whistleblower Lawsuits

Louisiana Leads States in Distracted Driving Crashes

A new report has revealed a concerning trend — Louisiana leads the country for distracted driving crashes.

By Jed Cain

/ 19 Jul 2023

Louisiana Leads States in Distracted Driving Crashes

How Does The National Electrical Safety Code Affect Electrical Injury Lawsuits?

The National Electrical Safety Code guides power and utility companies when installing, operating, and maintaining electrical systems and power lines.

By Jed Cain

/ 27 Jun 2023

How Does The National Electrical Safety Code Affect Electrical Injury Lawsuits?

What Does a Near-Normal Hurricane Season Mean for Louisiana?

NOAA has released its predictions for the 2023 hurricane season, and it’s good news.

By Jed Cain

/ 8 Jun 2023

Red flag flying at beach warning of oncoming hurricane

Safety Hazard Leads To Another Peloton Recall

Fitness company Peloton has announced a recall of more than two million exercise bikes due to the risk of users falling.

By Jed Cain

/ 23 May 2023

Home fitness fit woman exercising on smart stationary bike at home gym

Is Our Product Recall System Broken?

The people who design, produce, and sell the hundreds of thousands of consumer products we buy have a responsibility to make sure those products are safe and effective. But sometimes, a flaw in a product’s design, manufacturing, or marketing makes it dangerous.

By Jed Cain

/ 4 Apr 2023

Text Product Recall typed on retro typewriter

Medicare Fraud Is Happening Far Too Often

While healthcare programs provide Americans access to vital medical services and treatments, more and more people are defrauding Medicaid and Medicare.

By Jed Cain

/ 21 Mar 2023

Medicare Fraud Is Happening Far Too Often

Supreme Court To Determine Government’s Authority to Dismiss a Whistleblower Lawsuit

The U.S. Supreme Court will soon weigh in on a landmark case regarding the government’s authority to dismiss whistleblower lawsuits brought by private citizens on its behalf, even if that citizen objects.

By Jed Cain

/ 21 Feb 2023

Supreme Court To Determine Government’s Authority to Dismiss a Whistleblower Lawsuit