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…
Offshore oil production appears to be entering a boom cycle, which is great news for offshore workers’ job security. Everyone who works in offshore oil…
The petrochemical industry is flourishing in Louisiana. New facilities and plants are constructed each year. There are so many that the stretch of the Mississippi…
If you are a maritime worker who has been injured in an on-the-job accident caused by the unseaworthiness of a vessel or the negligence of…
Tugboat Captain Michael Collins was killed early Thursday morning following an accident on the Industrial Canal. According to a report from Nola.com, a crane fell…
Deck winches are a vital piece of equipment on today’s commercial fishing vessels; winches are used to let out, adjust, and reel in the nets…
If you’ve been injured in an accident that was caused by the negligent actions of another, Louisiana state law gives you the right to seek…
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…
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….
Unfortunately, most of us will be involved in at least one car accident during our lifetime. It’s important that you know what to do after…
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…
Pedestrian accidents resulting in injury or death have been on the rise since 2011. A pedestrian, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and…
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…
USA Today conducted an in-depth investigation into the reasons behind general aviation crashes involving small aircraft like helicopters and private planes. Their investigation revealed that the…
New Orleans, LA — As we mark National Maritime Month, the significance of the maritime industry, both locally in New Orleans and for the nation,…
If you’ve suffered an injury in a maritime accident, what you say or do after the accident could have a big impact on the total…
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…
Yesterday, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the $9.2 billion partial settlement for claims related to the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Despite…
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…
Barges are critical to the nation’s economy, transporting vital cargos between inland and sea ports. If you ask America’s barge workers, they’ll tell you that…
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