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.
While several institutions within the state are being forced to confront their history of sexual abuse, the Louisiana legislature finds itself not only implementing new laws on the matter but also having to go back and clarify the laws.
Churches are usually places of refuge, but sadly, they are often dangerous for vulnerable children and adults. The latest scandal is within the Southern Baptist Convention.
A recent report from an environmental group found that several Louisiana refineries are emitting benzene at a higher level than federally allowable, which could have troubling implications for the Louisianians who live and work near these facilities.
An independent report released this week by Guidepost Solutions found that the leadership of the Southern Baptist Convention prioritized avoiding civil liability over removing preachers credibly accused of sex abuse from churches in the denomination.
Thirteen women who have accused Larry Nassar of sexual abuse are suing the FBI for mishandling its investigation of the disgraced USA Gymnastics doctor.
The sad reality is that college students in Louisiana are at significant risk of sexual violence and harmful hazing rituals. Reporting these many forms of abuse and violence, and a strict and swift response by the school is crucial to ending the normalcy and frequency of these crimes.
Five automakers have recalled electric vehicle batteries in the last two years because of potential fire and stalling risks. The NHTSA is investigating whether some cars powered by these batteries are more likely to catch fire than non-electric vehicles.
Louisiana may be notorious for its hurricanes, but they aren’t the only natural disasters that can cause unimaginable death and destruction. The state ranks third nationally for tornadoes per square mile, with the storms causing millions of dollars in property damage every year.
The most effective way to keep children out of harm’s way is to keep them in proper car seats while on the road. Yet it can be difficult to know which seat offers the most protection.
Regardless of the type of job, offshore workers generally face greater risks of injury and even death than those in other industries. Unsafe working conditions, and defects in design or manufacturing can make a vessel dangerous, leading to accidents at sea. Knowing your legal options…
In 2025, the Gulf of Mexico will be open to wind lease sales, and wind farms could be operational as early as 2028. Wind farms are most likely to be developed off the coast of Louisiana and Texas, creating anywhere from 7,300 to 14,700 offshore…
