by Florencia Doyharzabal | Oct 26, 2012 | Jones Act
We recently wrote about requirements for Jones Act Claims surrounding maritime workplace injuries. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, which hears appeals from U.S. District Courts in Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas, recently offered some additional...
by Florencia Doyharzabal | Oct 18, 2012 | Jones Act
Last week we introduced a case that was recently heard by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, which includes Louisiana. A driller on a drilling rig accidentally shot and killed a fellow employee, a crane operator, while the former was scheduled for duty....
by Florencia Doyharzabal | Oct 17, 2012 | Jones Act
As many Louisianans know, maritime work is rife with hazards. If you work on or near ships it is important to know your rights in case of a workplace accident or injury. The Jones Act is a federal law that protects the rights of workers at sea. When a seaman is...
by Florencia Doyharzabal | Oct 14, 2012 | Aviation Accidents
Many people share a fear of flying and it’s easy to understand why. Cruising high above the ground in a contained space can make the thought of a technical malfunction especially daunting. American Airlines is currently dealing with these concerns as it repairs...
by Florencia Doyharzabal | Oct 13, 2012 | Products Liability
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration held a press release Wednesday alerting motorists to a dangerous defect that could affect thousands of cars in the United States. Counterfeit airbags, some of them faulty, have been unwittingly installed in some car...
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