Hurricane Season Series: Part 2
Yesterday marked the first day of hurricane season. Our last post detailed how to prepare before a hurricane hits your community, but what should you…
Experienced Accident Lawyer in New Orleans on Talking with Adjusters
A car crash can really take you on a tailspin—one moment you’re driving down the road, and before you know it your car is wrecked…
Before You Grill: Food Recalls This Week
Food Recall: E. Coli Contaminated Meat New Orleans injury lawyers at Lambert Zainey note that, earlier this week, a recall was announced for almost 2…
Summer Driving Safety Tips from New Orleans Auto Accident Lawyers
Summer is upon us! It’s the time of the year when we set up our barbecues, try on our swim suits, and plan road trips…
Plant Explosions in 2013 and 2014 – Part 1
Louisiana is currently home to 19 operating refineries, placing second only to Texas in total refineries and operating capacity. Most of these refineries are located on…
Spike in Oil Field Related Deaths from 2008 to 2012
According to the Houston Chronicle, oil field worker fatalities reached 545 in the U.S. between 2008 and 2012. Texas reported 216 of those deaths, the…
Top Ten Most Common OSHA Violations
In 1970, under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, Congress created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). OSHA’s mission is to “assure safe and healthful working conditions…
Evidence Helps an Accident Lawyer in New Orleans Fight for Your Rights
Legal conclusions to personal injury cases involving collisions are generally based on verified evidence. If you’ve been involved in an accident and you believe you…
Steps to take Immediately Following a Car Accident
In 2012, over 2 million people were injured in motor vehicle accidents in the United States. When a motor vehicle accident occurs, it is easy…
Trucking Accident Causes
A trucking accident occurs when large trailers collide with other vehicles or pedestrians on the road. Because these trucks are so much larger than other vehicles,…
Motorcycle Safety: Avoiding Accidents in New Orleans
With technological advances increasing the amount of distractions for drivers on our streets and highways, motorcycle riders need to be proactive in protecting themselves from…
Motorcycle and Bicycle Accidents in New Orleans
Motorcycle and bicycle accidents can cause debilitating injuries, permanent disability, or death. Of the motorcycle accidents that occur, approximately 1 out of every 5 victims…
OSHA’s Fatal Four: Construction Site Hazards
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 3,945 work related fatalities occurred in 2012. Almost twenty percent of these reported deaths were in the…
Burn Injuries and Their Causes
Each year in the United States, thousands of people suffer burn injuries from a multitude of causes. According to the American Burn Association, 450,000 burn…
Distracted Driving: The Dangers of Technological Distractions
Distracted driving is the act of operating a motor vehicle while doing another activity that takes your attention away from driving carefully. There are many…
Home Fires: Leading Causes and Prevention
Every 85 seconds, a fire department responds to a home fire somewhere in the United States. Residential fires destroy thousands of homes each year and…
Construction Industry Hazards and Safety Recommendations
The construction industry is riddled with dangerous hazards that workers are exposed to each day on the job. Whether a construction worker is working on…
How long will a motorcycle accident claim take in New Orleans?
How long will a motorcycle accident claim take? Unfortunately, there is no easy or quick answer to this question. The New Orleans motorcycle accident attorneys…
How Long do You Have to File a New Orleans Personal Injury Claim?
If you’ve been injured in a New Orleans car accident, state law limits the time in which you have to file a lawsuit. The “statute…
Holiday Drunk Driving Accidents
The holidays are a time of year when families get together and old friends reunite. While it may be fun to have a few drinks…