Given the vulnerability of motorcyclists on the road, the risk for devastating injuries in an accident is significantly higher. Injuries to the upper and lower extremities are the most common. Upper-extremity injuries Broken bones in the arms, wrists, and elbows often...
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Wrongful death liability for cruise ship accidents
If your loved one died in an accident on a cruise ship, surviving family members may be able to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit against the cruise line. These types of claims fall under the terms and conditions of your passenger contract, maritime law and other...
3 common causes of New Orleans motorcycle accidents
Motorcycle accidents are not exactly rare in Louisiana. In fact, in 2018, nearly 1,250 riders died or sustained serious injuries in motorcycle crashes in the Pelican State. If you regularly ride in New Orleans, you should understand why these accidents tend to...
Protecting yourself with proper auto insurance
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...
6 maritime accidents and the laws that help injured parties
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....
Key aspects of the maritime law
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...
Is compensation available for a no-contact motorcycle crash?
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...
Large vessels, close quarters and unexpected injuries
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...
Common causes of cruise ship injuries
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,...
What is loss of consortium?
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...