Tracey Morgan’s Truck Accident Lawyers: Walmart is Stalling
Tracey Morgan was severely injured in a truck accident on the New Jersey Turnpike last June and has since filed a lawsuit against Walmart, owner…
Future Earning Capacity And Lost Wage Damages
Future earning capacity and lost wages are common personal injury damages. If you have been involved in an accident, at work or not, the party…
Right Hook: When Car Crosses Bike Lane Causing Crash
A right hook is the name given to the most common type of bicycle accident in New Orleans. A right hook occurs when a vehicle…
Texting While Driving Attitudes And Behaviors Differ
Texting while driving is a danger to everyone. It poses serious risks to those sending texts, but more importantly to the other drivers on the…
Bicycle Deaths in Louisiana Second Highest in the Nation
Bicycle deaths in Louisiana are an ongoing problem. During the years of 2010-2012, Louisiana ranked second in the United States per capita in bicycle deaths. There…
Defective Airbag Places Gulf Coast Residents at Higher Risk
Gulf Coast residents may be at a higher risk due to a defective airbag design because of high humidity in the region. At least three…
Motorcycle Safety Courses Are Offered in Louisiana
Motorcycles can be fun, but dangerous if the proper safety precautions are not taken. Louisiana offers several safety courses for beginners and experts in motorcycle…
Car Accident Lawyer in New Orleans Helps TBI Victims Secure Compensation
When you are driving in New Orleans where massive road projects and maintenance projects have been going on since 2010, the risk of figuring in…
New Study of Guardrail Designs Shows Safety Difference
A new study has been released on the effectiveness of guardrail end terminal designs. The new study analyzes how the different designs absorb impact energy….
Pre-Existing Injuries Effects on Personal Injury Claims
Plaintiffs are often worried about how pre-existing injuries will affect their personal injury claim. Plaintiffs in personal injury claims will often have pre-existing injuries. They…
New Orleans Car Accident Attorney Talks Soft Tissue Injuries
Many accident victims have probably heard the terms “soft tissue injury” or “major personal injury”. What do these terms actually mean? An accident attorney can…
New Orleans Bicycle Accident Lawyer Discusses Bike Laws
On Thursday, July 17, 2014, cyclist Phillip “Geric” Geeck’s life ended abruptly and tragically when he was struck by a tractor-trailer at the intersection of…
Punitive Damages in Maintenance and Cure Claims
For maritime workers, understanding your legal rights is not just a matter of professional knowledge; it’s a lifeline. Maintenance and cure benefits are designed to…
Ask an Accident Lawyer in New Orleans about Vehicular Accident Claims
Many people believe that all motor vehicle accidents are the same. In some ways, this is true – they can all result in property damage,…
Implant Technology for Hip Replacement Creating New Risks
Starting in the late 1990s, hip implant product liability lawsuits have been filed against manufacturers of metal-on-metal orthopedic hip replacement implants. Over time with wear…
Oil Rig Workers Are Underpaid
A study by ProPublica into Department of Labor investigations has shown that most oil and gas rig workers may in fact be underpaid. These men…
Offshore Crash of a Helicopter Caused by Methane Gas
A March 24, 2011 offshore helicopter crash is now believed to be caused by methane gas. Methane gas is discharged from oil platforms as a…
New Warning to Prevent Offshore Helicopter Accidents
Due to a string of recent helicopter accidents traveling to or near offshore oil rigs, the National Transportation Safety Board is taking action. They are…
BP Faces Fines for ‘Gross Negligence’ that led to the Disaster in the Gulf
On Thursday, United States District Court Judge Carl J. Barbier ruled that BP acted with “conscious disregard of known risks” in the events that led…
Injured Man Airlifted by U.S. Coastguard Off Louisiana Coast
August 15th, Nola.com reported a 33-year-old injured man was airlifted by a U.S. Coastguard rescue crew from a bulk freighter off the Louisiana Gulf Coast. The…