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Firm Update: Frischhertz & Impastato is open as we know your needs cannot be placed on hold! To protect you during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, we are offering video conferencing as well as telephone conferences. Please contact our office today to discuss your options.
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If you experience an injury at sea and your employer refuses to pay your benefits, you could quickly become frustrated. Your seamen benefits should begin immediately after your injury on the job. However, employers do not always adhere to these lawful rights. Instead,...
If you think Louisiana has a high concentration of bad drivers, you are not the only one who shares this sentiment. According to studies, Louisiana has some of the worst drivers in the United States. Keeping that in mind, it is no surprise that car accident injuries...
If you were recently injured as a fishing boat crew member in the waters off our great Bayou State, you probably have several questions about what steps you can take to help your situation. Federal maritime law has some protections to help you recover physically and...
Seamen have federal protection under the Merchant Marine Act of 1920. Otherwise known as the Jones Act, the legislation aims to protect the naval interests of the United States, including every worker onboard a maritime vessel. Injured seamen are not entitled to...
There are many risks involved in working at sea. A life-altering injury can occur in a matter of seconds. However, this is not always the case. Some injuries occur gradually, going unnoticed for years. Hearing loss is one such injury. Causes of hearing loss in...
Harbor and longshore workers have federal protections that cover medical expenses for catastrophic injuries. This is through the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA). If you work in the maritime industry, you might wonder if you have coverage under...
Most drivers and pedestrians do not expect that a professional truck driver will suddenly cause a traffic accident before their eyes. When it happens, it can cause extreme harm to smaller vehicles and other people in the area. The National Safety Council reports the...
Maritime injuries are not always easy to identify, especially if they do not involve apparent physical wounds. However, exposure to toxic chemicals while working aboard a vessel qualifies as a maritime injury under certain circumstances, and you are likely eligible to...
If you have been planning a cruise through the Caribbean, you are undoubtedly looking forward to fun in the sun. While most cruise ships are safe for passengers, as many as three passengers per week die on cruise ships somewhere in the world. Fortunately, many of...
You can sustain a traumatic brain injury in a car accident or another type of accident when you experience a sudden jolt or blow to your head. Brain injuries are common, and they result in many deaths every year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and...
