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Motorcyclists face unique issues when it comes to accidents
Anyone who rides motorcycles regularly in Louisiana knows that it can be unsafe. But the scope of the risks that riders of the two- and three-wheeled vehicles face is worth exploring. The information certainly will be illuminating for the drivers of large vehicles...
Alcohol was factor in crash that killed pedestrian
Auto accidents happen every day. Sadly enough, many of them have alcohol as a contributing factor to the crash. Although most drunk drivers never intend on harming anyone, getting behind the wheel of a car while under the influence can be seen as intention to cause...
Jones Act Protects Independent Contractors Too
For the many men and women that work on the open water, the Jones Act is a pretty familiar term. It offers protection against death or injury while working for an employer while at sea. In that respect, it mimics some of the same qualities as workers' compensation...
Crop Dusting, A Dangerous Business
Louisiana residents are never surprised to see small aircraft flying overhead during the warm months of summer. Crop dusting is serious business for pilots in the area, and keeping soybeans and corn fields well fertilized and free of pests is a full-time job. Just as...
Strict Liability in Airplane Accidents
Most of the time, when you hear about aviation accidents, it is assumed to be the result of either pilot error or mechanical failure. In the case of pilot error, where negligence was found, the airline may be held responsible for the crash, accident or injury. When a...
A new perception on texting and driving
We have all heard or seen the new PSA's on texting and driving. It is dangerous, it does require your eyes and your attention to be on something other than the road, but how do you argue with teens that say they don't care. If you're the parent of a teen driver,...
I’ve been awarded money for damages, how do I collect?
The entire process of an injury claim is long and frustrating, but receiving your settlement can be even more so. For some individuals, the struggle doesn't end when the case does. It ends when they are made whole by the judgment awarded to them. In the case of a...
Death Is Unfair But Wrongful Death Is Just Plain Cruel
None of us want to say goodbye to a loved one, but when they are ripped from our lives without warning, for no reason our grief and sadness can feel insurmountable. As difficult as it is when we lose a child, spouse or friend to illness or disease there is solace...
Children are not quality control
Every parent knows that nothing is 100 percent child proof. With so many product recalls and safety issues out there right now parents have to be asking themselves what is safe? The truth is, we really don't know. It's not completely unheard of to have last year's...
We Win Cases They Now Teach in Law Schools
