New Orleans Personal Injury Law Blog

Auto accidents occur every day. In fact, statistics state that motorists will likely be in at least four accidents in their lifetime.Without the proper coverage, an accident can take a hefty toll on those involved. However, with the right auto policy in...

Various kinds of accidents happen in the maritime industry, some of them extremely serious. Here are six of the most common maritime accidents and the laws under which injured parties can pursue financial compensation to cover their medical expenses and more. 1....

Many employees sustain injury while on the job. Thankfully, laws and regulations help rectify the physical, financial and emotional effects.For maritime workers, the maritime law can be of great benefit. To get the most out of applying this law, it is important...

If you are a New Orleans resident, you know how crowded our famous city becomes at certain times of the year. If you get around town on a motorcycle, you must pick your way through congested traffic.At some point, you may have to take evasive action to avoid a...

In cities built around water, it is not unusual to see cargo ships and cruise ships gliding through the center of town.What is unusual is an incident in which a large ship crashes into something—a smaller vessel, a pier, even a building—as it arrives in...

As summer comes into full swing, it may come time for you to take a vacation on a cruise ship. Going on a cruise is great for family fun or a romantic getaway. While having a good time at sea, you may sustain a cruise ship injury. According to a recent survey,...

Deep emotional relationships make life worth living. After all, you may depend on your spouse for emotional support, friendship, love and a variety of other things. As you know, though, life comes with no guarantees. That is, the injury or death of your partner...

Exciting things are happening at our firm!!Now, Frischhertz & Impastato, we are set to move to a beautiful new building.  Come visit us at 1140 St, Chares Avenue starting Monday, June 3rd. 

Summertime is almost upon us, which brings a spike in temperatures and unique workplace safety hazards. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, exposure to high environmental temperatures caused 2,830 nonfatal injuries and illnesses and 37 deaths among workers in...

Like most of your co-workers, you work hard to do your job every day. If you sustain a serious injury on a barge, rig or boat, though, your employer may not return the favor. That is, your employer may worry more about profits than your overall health. With maritime...