Jed Cain
Trial Lawyer at Herman, Katz, Gisleson & Cain
I’m Jed Cain, a trial lawyer in Natchitoches, Louisiana. I represent injured workers and families in cases involving catastrophic injury, wrongful death, trucking accidents, maritime claims, electrocutions, and product liability.
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Louisiana Still Recovering from Hurricane Ida One-Year Later
Hurricane Ida made landfall in Louisiana on August 29, 2021, exactly 16 years after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans and other areas of the state. Ida was the second most damaging and intense Louisiana hurricane on record, causing $75 billion in damage across the U.S.
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Biden Signs Bill Allowing Camp Lejeune Lawsuits to Be Filed
On August 10, 2022, President Joe Biden signed into law the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act, better known as the PACT Act.
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SBA Disaster Loans vs. Insurance Coverage After a Louisiana Hurricane
Often, insurance doesn’t cover the total amount of losses. In these situations, disaster assistance in the form of physical disaster loans can help people recover quickly.
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Top Workplace Safety Violations in Louisiana Maritime Industry
Maritime workers do their jobs in extraordinary locations, whether on a boat’s deck, the helm of a ferry, a dockside loading area or an offshore oil platform. Every day, the country’s 400,000 maritime workers put themselves in harm’s way, risking serious maritime workplace injuries, including…
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Why Is the FBI Investigating New Orleans Clergy Sex Abuse?
For years, victims have spoken out against priests and other members of the clergy who committed sexual abuse. Now, the FBI is investigating certain sex abuse cases within Roman Catholic churches in New Orleans.
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Understanding Insurance Coverage for Louisiana Hurricane Wind Damage vs. Flood Damage
Increasing your insurance policy limit and adding separate insurance, like windstorm, hurricane, and flood deductibles, offers the best security for when disaster strikes.
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What Parents Need to Know About the U.S. Baby Formula Crisis
Abbott Laboratories issued recalls and temporarily closed one of its largest factories in February 2022 after four babies developed serious infections. In response, demand soared past supply, and parents who just needed to feed their babies were faced with empty grocery store shelves.
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Central Louisiana Residents Should Review Property Insurance Policies Early This Hurricane Season
Invest a little time and energy in reviewing your property insurance policies at the beginning of each hurricane season. Don’t wait until a storm is in the Gulf to try and make changes to your coverage.
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Louisiana Law Updated to Make It Easier for Sex Abuse Survivors to Sue
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.
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FEMA Assistance vs. Insurance Coverage After a Louisiana Hurricane
Homeowner’s insurance coverage and FEMA provide help after a hurricane, but they differ in scope.
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