A personal injury claim or lawsuit can occur after a person is seriously injured by the intentional, careless, or negligent acts of another person or party. A personal injury case can also arise if a person is injured because of a defective product.

A person who is deemed legally responsible for causing another person's personal injury can be held liable for the injury. The law can order the liable person to pay compensatory damages to the injured party.

Compensatory damages are an effort to place an injured person in the state that she or he was in before the injury occurred. In certain injury cases, punitive damages—meant to punish the liable person so that they don't hurt anyone else—can be awarded to the injured party.

The Berniard Law Firm handles a wide range of personal injury cases for clients throughout Louisiana, including cases involving the following:

Car Accidents
Truck Accidents
Plane Crashes
Boat Accidents
Bicycle Accidents
Construction Accidents
Pedestrian Accidents
Products Liability
Premises Liability
Slip and Fall Accidents
Workers' Compensation
Slip and Fall Accidents
Dog and Other Animal Bites
Injuries to Children and Minors
Elder Abuse
Nursing Home Abuse & Negligence
Medical Malpractice
Mesothelioma & Asbestos
Wrongful Death
Burn Injuries
Spinal Cord Injuries
Traumatic Brain Injuries

Injuries sustained in a personal injury accident can be life-altering and severe. Our personal injury attorneys are aware that you will want to get your medical bills covered and paid for, ensure that you do not suffer even more financially because of lost wages, and make sure that your insurance company (or the negligent party's insurance company) agrees to pay for future medical care related to your injury.

Our experienced personal injury lawyers will discuss your options with you when going over your situation. We will also work with insurance companies and any other parties involved in your accident case to ensure that your needs are appropriately and quickly taken care of.

If you or someone you love has been seriously injured, call The Berniard Law Firm at (504) 527-6225 or contact us online. Your first consultation with us to talk about your legal options is FREE.