Boating Accident Kills Pierre Part Man
A Pierre Part man was killed during a boating accident on Monday, January 9, in Assumption Parish. According to investigators, 31-year-old Aaron Vickrey died after his…
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How Will a Recent Decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth District Affect Maritime Injury Lawsuits?
Does a bankruptcy court have the authority to dispose of a maritime lien through application of bankruptcy law? That was one of the questions put…
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Coast Guard Searches for Missing Tug Worker in Mississippi River
The Coast Guard is searching for a crewman who fell off a tugboat Thursday morning in the Mississippi River near Donaldsonville, Louisiana. The missing man…
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Year in Review: Top 10 Maritime News Events of 2018
2018 was an eventful year in the offshore and maritime industries. Disasters, court decisions, changing regulations and new technology all made the news this year….
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Fight Continues Over Who Will Clean Up 15-Year-Old Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico
A dispute has been brewing between the U.S. Government and Taylor Energy over who’s going to pay for cleaning up what may become the worst…
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Are You Under Surveillance After a Maritime Injury?
If you’re an injured maritime worker who’s recently filed a personal injury claim with your employer, you may be getting the feeling you’re being watched….
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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BP Medical Claimants Now Receiving Payments
USA Today is reporting that BP has started paying medical claimants. According to an article on USAtoday.com, BP has paid 100 of approximately 10,000 medical…
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Louisiana Trespass Laws Threatening Sportsman’s Paradise?
Is “Sportsman’s Paradise” becoming a “Rich Man’s Playground”? According to a recent piece on The Times Picayune website Nola.com, it is. Louisiana is known for…
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Lambert Zainey Supports the Special Olympics
Just last Tuesday, Lambert Zainey put down our pens, laced up our sneakers, and carried the Special Olympics’ Flame of Hope through the French Quarter…
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Maritime Whistleblowers: Protections in Brown Water & Blue Water
The Problem Facing Maritime Whistleblowers Maritime Whistleblowers face a difficult decision: report an illegal activity to the government or risk criminal prosecution for participating in…
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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…
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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…
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Driving in Fog is Dangerous. Follow These Tips to Avoid Accidents
Driving in fog can be dangerous to motorists. Louisiana residents are all too familiar with fog on the roadways and how it affects their driving….
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Train Collision Kills Three, Injures Dozens in Mississippi
At approximately 2:00 PM this afternoon, a CSX train collided with a charter bus that was stalled on railroad tracks in downtown Biloxi, Mississippi. After…
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How Do Bridge Allisions Occur?
Allisions are among the most serious and costly inland waterway accidents. When a river vessel strikes a structure like a bridge, the results can be…
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