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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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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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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Dangers Commonly Faced by Shipbuilders
Shipbuilding is a dynamic industry that is essential to the strength and growth of the United States, and it plays a key role in our…
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What Should You Expect at a Deposition?
If you’ve filed a lawsuit after an accident, you may be required to provide a deposition to the opposing party. It’s important to know what…
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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,…
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When Are Trucking Companies Liable for Damages from a New Orleans Truck Accident?
If you’ve been injured in an accident involving a big rig in New Orleans, you have a right to seek compensation for the damages caused…
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Why Are Hazardous Materials Truck Accidents Different From Other Truck Accidents?
Because of the vast difference in size and mass, collisions between big trucks and automobiles often have devastating consequences for the occupants of the automobile….
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Consequences of a Brain Injury Caused by a Truck Accident
Truck accidents are among the worst on Louisiana roads. Because of their larger size and mass, a truck can slam into an automobile with devastating…
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Truck Driver Fatigue is a Factor of Truck Accidents
About 130,000 people are injured in truck accidents every year in the United States. While there are several contributors to truck accidents, truck driver fatigue is…
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How Long Does An Insurance Company Have To Settle A Claim in Louisiana?
If you’ve been injured in a car or truck accident in Louisiana that was caused by negligence, state law gives you the right to seek…
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How Can An Attorney Help Reduce Your Medical Bills After An Accident?
Each year, thousands of people are injured in accidents in Louisiana. Bone fractures, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and burns are just a few…
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Third-Party Claims for Dockworker Injuries: What LHWCA Does Not Cover and Who Else You Can Sue
Key takeaways When a dockworker is injured on the job in, the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) provides medical benefits and partial wage…
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When Worker Fatigue Leads to Maritime Accidents
Maritime accidents injure and kill workers every year and cause millions of dollars in damages to vessels, dock facilities and offshore platforms. Research into the…
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Legal Protection for Cruise Ship Workers Who Report Environmental Law Violations
A Federal Judge has threatened to ban Princess Carnival cruise ships from U.S. ports starting in June. Last week, U.S. District Judge Patricia A. Seitz…
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