by Florencia Doyharzabal | Feb 27, 2013 | Car Accidents
In our last post we introduced drowsy driving and some of the dangers that can arrive when motorists get behind the wheel without sufficient sleep. Being sleepy can affect a driver’s reaction time, cause inattention and contribute to serious motor vehicle...
by Florencia Doyharzabal | Feb 25, 2013 | Car Accidents
A study in 2012 found that young people were among those most likely to drive while drowsy. Teens and adults in their twenties reported less “sleep satisfaction,” indicating that they do not get sufficient sleep. About one in five of these young adults...
by Florencia Doyharzabal | Feb 25, 2013 | Jones Act
Several months ago on this blog we discussed a federal appeals court decision that helped clarify the meaning of “in the course of employment” for Jones Act claims. The Fifth Circuit, based in New Orleans, held that a man who accidentally shot a coworker...
by Florencia Doyharzabal | Feb 16, 2013 | Wrongful Death
After a serious accident, whether a car accident, slip-and-fall or an injury from a defective product, you have a lot to think about. In addition to seeking repairs for property damage and getting medical care, you may also have a stack of bills that are harder to pay...
by Florencia Doyharzabal | Feb 11, 2013 | Aviation Accidents
According to the research organization Aviation Safety Network, 2012 was the safest year for commercial air travel since 1945. In the United States, it has been more than four years since a fatal commercial air accident occurred, which should make frequent flyers...
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