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…
United States Appeals Court Refuses to Hear BP Appeals
The U.S. 5th Circuit Court voted 8-5 to not hear two BP appeals that were previously denied in March. This decision could start up the oil…
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…
Do you qualify as a “Seaman” under the Jones Act?
What is the Jones Act? The Merchant Marine Act of 1920, also known as the Jones Act, was created, in part, to provide legal protection…
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…
Toyota Recalls 1.8 Million Cars in United States
On April 9th, Toyota issued a massive recall of 1.8 million cars in the United States to fix a range of problems including airbags that…
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…
Hugh Lambert Serves As Guest Judge for 21st Annual Admiralty Moot Court Competition
Lambert Zainey’s founder, Hugh P. Lambert, served as a guest judge at the 21st Annual Judge John R. Brown Admiralty Moot Court Competition last week….
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…
BP Update: US Court Rejects Appeal over Gulf Spill Settlement
On Monday, a Federal Appeals Court ruled that BP must adhere to its Settlement agreement and pay business economic claimants for damage without their having…
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…
Chinese Drywall Update: Fifth Circuit Affirms $2.6 Million Judgment Against Chinese Manufacturer
In a decision released on January 28, 2014, the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the decisions of a Louisiana Federal District Court and…
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…
AAJ Winter Convention 2014: New Orleans Style
The American Association for Justice (AAJ) is the leading organization of plaintiff lawyers. The organization was founded in 1946 by nine plaintiff attorneys with a…
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…