Herman, Katz, Gisleson & Cain is a Louisiana–based personal injury law firm with over 80 years of experience. Our firm handles cases in product liability, sex abuse, offshore accidents, wrongful death, mass torts, and more.
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.
A fatal crash on Interstate 49 in Louisiana involving a parked tractor-trailer highlights the dangers of “sitting duck” truck collisions. Safety experts say blocked clear zones and roadside parking can create deadly hazards on high-speed highways.
New Louisiana laws that took effect in 2026 are reshaping personal injury litigation across the state. Changes to comparative fault rules and limits on recoverable medical expenses could significantly affect how accident victims pursue compensation.
A deadly I-49 crash in Natchitoches Parish is raising concerns about “sitting duck” truck accidents. In this interview, attorney Jed Cain explains the dangers posed by parked semi-trucks, Louisiana's shoulder parking laws, and how liability is evaluated after serious interstate trucking collisions.
A federal lawsuit aims to halt a massive Gulf oil lease sale. While the case centers on environmental review, the article explores how expanded drilling could affect offshore workers.
A veteran New Orleans film crew member was tragically killed after coming into contact with an energized overhead power line on a local movie set, drawing new attention to the dangers of electrocution accidents in Louisiana.
A Louisiana Illuminator report on sexual and physical abuse at a Louisiana ICE facility highlights the dangers of sexual abuse or exploitation in institutional settings.
Any accident that leaves someone with injuries severe enough that it impacts their long-term quality of life qualifies as catastrophic. Recovering from a catastrophic injury is physically, emotionally, and financially draining.
