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.
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.
With tropical weather potentially threatening Louisiana, now is a good time for homeowners to review insurance coverage and document their property. Attorney Jed Cain explains steps that can help protect against a future storm damage claim.
Authorities have not linked kratom to the deaths of two Ole Miss students, but a public safety warning is drawing new attention to the risks of kratom products, federal oversight, and Louisiana’s statewide ban.
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.
Parked tractor-trailers can turn interstate shoulders and recovery areas into dangerous obstacles for motorists. Learn why roadside truck parking remains a highway safety concern and what Louisiana data reveals about the risks.
What began as one family’s search for answers became a documentary exploring decades of clergy sexual abuse allegations, survivor experiences, and the pursuit of accountability in New Orleans.
Louisiana's new truck parking initiative highlights a growing highway safety concern. Attorney Jed Cain explains why trucks park on interstate shoulders, how "sitting duck" truck accidents happen, and what injured victims should know after a Louisiana trucking accident.
A recent Louisiana youth pastor arrest highlights why childhood sexual abuse survivors often wait years to come forward. Learn how Louisiana's lookback law gives many survivors until June 2027 to pursue civil sex abuse claims.
The NIH has cleared the way for the first human trial of a purified kratom compound for opioid use disorder. But what does the announcement mean for consumers, Louisiana's kratom ban, and ongoing safety concerns?
As Louisiana families enjoy pools, lakes, rivers, and Gulf beaches this summer, experts warn that drowning and near-drowning incidents can happen quickly. Learn water safety tips and how negligence may contribute to preventable tragedies.
As hurricane season begins, Louisiana homeowners face more than just storm risks. Rising insurance premiums, larger deductibles, and shrinking coverage are creating what some call a growing “hurricane tax.”
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.
