New Orleans Personal Injury Law Blog
Is drowsy driving a serious problem?
Driving while intoxicated could dramatically increase the chances of an accident on Louisiana roads. Many drivers understand the dangers and avoid getting behind the wheel while impaired by alcohol or drugs. Not everyone realizes the dangers of drowsy driving,...
How tug boats workers can be covered by The Jones Act
The Jones Act is federal worker's compensation insurance legislation that was enacted back in the 1920s to cover injured maritime workers who were out on the high seas and working under admiralty law at the time of injury. This brought sea workers on a federal...
Understanding the dangers of working in enclosed spaces
Enclosed spaces are an integral part of vessel design, but these spaces present particular hazards to workers. These spaces often have limited access, poor lighting and poor ventilation. Cargo areas, ballast tanks, chain lockers and storage spaces are examples of...
Teenage drivers: Why they are often involved in auto accidents
Understandably, parents in Louisiana and across the country are hesitant about letting their teenage children drive independently. Obtaining their license, demonstrating proper safety procedures and everything in between is often not enough to convince parents that...
Prescription drug use at sea is complicated for crew members
Below Deck Mediterranean is a reality show mostly about life at sea for staff onboard a luxury ship. However, one episode's conflict raised some interesting legal questions applicable to others who work at sea. The episode's premise involved one crew member asking a...
How to protect yourself after an uninsured motorist hits you
In Louisiana, 13.9% of motorists are uninsured. Without proper coverage, they can create headaches for any driver they collide with. If an uninsured motorist injures you in an auto accident, you will likely worry whether you will pay for your medical expenses...
Become familiar with traumatic brain injury symptoms
Auto accidents represent a major cause of hospitalization, disability and death because of traumatic brain injury. Sometimes, the signs of a TBI do not arise until days or weeks after the collision. Individuals should know the signs of TBI to seek necessary medical...
Truck drivers report high rates of substance abuse
Many motorists feel uneasy when forced to share the road with large trucks, and if you are among them, you should know that your concerns have merit. While commercial trucks create a threat to you because of their size, the fact that many of the people driving them...
When a crew member can file an unseaworthiness claim
A vessel's owner may be liable for a seaman's injury if the courts rule that the vessel was unseaworthy and that condition contributed to the injury. Identifying unseaworthy conditions is one of the key aspects of filing a claim and holding the owner or employer...
Nighttime driving safety tips
If you are a young, inexperienced driver, you are likely concerned about nighttime driving. Indeed, the statistics show that night driving is more dangerous than daytime driving, especially on the weekend. In fact, the number of fatal auto wrecks is highest on...
