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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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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...
A vehicle accident in Louisiana can cause a range of traumas from minor scrapes to serious traumatic brain injury. Drivers often think they didn't get injured, but symptoms appear much later. This happens because the body's fight-or-flight response masks the symptoms....
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...
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...
