New Orleans Personal Injury Law Blog
Types of head injuries from car accidents
Louisiana residents know that they need to drive carefully and obey the rules of the road in order to remain safe and keep others on the road safe. However, thousands of people are hurt or killed every year in car accidents. Some of the most common types of injuries...
Do you qualify for work injury relief under the Jones Act?
If you suffer a catastrophic injury while working on a ship, loading dock or marine setting, the federal Jones Act may cover your medical bills and other costs. This law mandates compensation for workplace injuries regardless of fault as well as coverage for negligent...
What happens if you’re hurt by an uninsured driver
If you are hurt in an accident while driving on a Louisiana road, you may be entitled to compensation. However, it may be harder to obtain compensation if the driver who caused the crash doesn't have auto insurance. Let's take a look at the various strategies that you...
Lack of training and the incidence of maritime accidents
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has declared that the maritime industry is one of the most dangerous in the United States. People working in this sector are at risk for many different types of accidents, and those mishaps are often...
A car accident may leave you with a traumatic arm amputation
When you drive or ride in a motor vehicle, you have some risk of suffering a serious injury in a car accident. Possible accident-related injuries range from traumatic brain injuries to organ damage, and while severe traumas such as arm amputations may seem like the...
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...
