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How to Prove Loss of Income if Self-Employed in Louisiana Personal Injury Claims: Essential Evidence and Tips
CATEGORIES: Personal Injury
In a personal injury claim, damages are the economic and personal losses caused by a defendant’s negligent actions. One of the most common types of damages involves loss of income. This can include lost wages for missed work, loss of ... read more

How Do Child Support Obligations Affect a Personal Injury Case?
CATEGORIES: Personal Injury
Child support is a legal obligation that requires a parent to provide financial support for a child or children after a divorce or legal separation. There are serious legal consequences for parents who fall behind in providing child support. In ... read more

Deckhands: Keep Safe & Dry This Spring With the Right Wet Weather Gear

 With springtime comes an array of wet weather conditions for maritime workers. Along the Gulf Coast, heavy rains and choppy waters are a common occurrence. Protect yourself from the elements with the right wet weather gear for deckhands, from ... read more

What Is a Good Settlement Offer for a Truck Accident in Louisiana?
CATEGORIES: Truck Accidents
If you’ve been injured in a truck accident in Louisiana, it is critical that you understand how to evaluate whether a settlement offer is good before you make a decision that could impact the rest of your life.  18-Wheeler Accidents Are ... read more

Can I Use My Health Insurance To Pay For Medical Treatment For A Maritime Injury?

 When most of us go to the doctor for any illness or injury, our first instinct is to reach for our insurance card to help cover it. But for a maritime worker, using health insurance to pay for medical treatment after an on-the-job injury could ... read more

Understanding the Differences Between the Jones Act and LHWCA

 The Jones Act and the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) are two federal laws that protect maritime workers who are injured on the job. Injured maritime workers need to understand the differences between these two acts to ... read more

How Long Do Jones Act Lawsuits Take?
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The Merchant Marine Act of 1920, better known as the Jones Act, is a federal law that regulates maritime commerce in U.S. waters. It defines the rights of sailors who serve aboard U.S. commercial vessels.  The Jones Act allows qualified ... read more

Can Cell Phone Use Lead to Maritime Accidents?

 A distraction is anything that takes our attention away from the task at hand. For those who work under hazardous conditions, such as maritime and offshore workers, distractions can be deadly. It only takes a moment of inattention for a serious ... read more

Three Helicopter Accidents in 2022 for Louisiana-Based Company

 The U.S. Coast Guard on Monday recovered the bodies of four people killed last week when an offshore helicopter crashed into the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Galliano, Louisiana. It was the third serious accident in the past year involving a ... read more

Maintenance and Cure: What Is It and Am I Entitled to It?

 If you are an offshore worker, chances are you have heard the phrase “maintenance and cure” a time or two. The concept of maintenance and cure is an important part of maritime law. Offshore workers should not only be familiar with the ... read more

Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning for Maritime Workers

 Carbon monoxide poisoning is a real danger for many maritime workers. It’s a silent, invisible menace that can injure or kill a maritime worker with little warning. Carbon monoxide poisoning can occur in any poorly ventilated space where ... read more

Common Medical Tests for Maritime and Offshore Injuries

 Medical tests play a crucial role in any claim for maritime injuries. When a maritime or offshore worker becomes injured and unable to work because of an on-the-job accident, they have a right to seek maintenance and cure benefits until they ... read more

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