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A Left Turn From the Right Lane Blamed for Fatal Accident
Many Louisiana drivers suddenly realize at the last second that they are about to miss their turn. Most of the time, a driver is able to make a quick maneuver to make the turn without incident. However, there are times when this could lead to a serious or fatal accident […]
read moreWitness Called Police Before Fatal Accident Occurred
Troopers with the Louisiana State Police thought they were responding to calls regarding a pickup truck being driven recklessly in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 10. However, by the time troopers reached the area, they came upon a fatal accident. Amazingly, only one person suffered any significant injuries in the […]
read moreMan Suffers Fatal Offshore Injury, 2 Others Injured
Many people work on oil and gas pipelines off the coast of Louisiana. The work can be hazardous for many reasons, the least of which being the volatility of the oil or gas. Workers accept the combustible nature of the liquids and gases they are dealing with and often take precautions […]
read moreHow Does the Jones Act Apply to Louisiana Seamen?
Louisiana seamen are sometimes injured or even killed while working aboard a navigable vessel. A federal law known as the Jones Act allows an injured crew member or officer — or the family of a deceased individual — to file a lawsuit against the seaman’s employer. The most important elements […]
read moreWhat Happens After a Louisiana Motor Vehicle Accident?
In the immediate aftermath of a car crash, the most important thing is making sure that the injured get to medical help as soon as possible. After the emergency passes, those who suffered moderate to serious injuries may begin to question what to do next. The costs associated with a […]
read moreWhat is the Longshore and Harbor Workers Act?
Many Louisiana residents work on the state’s waterways. As is the case in any other profession, certain risks and dangers are associated with the job. However, those who work on our nation’s navigable waterways are not covered under traditional worker’s compensation programs. Instead, the federal government passed the Longshore and […]
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