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The dangers of drowsy driving: part two
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 accidents....
The dangers of drowsy driving: part one
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 rated as...
Supreme Court declines to hear Jones Act case
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 onboard a...
Compensatory Damages For Personal Injury Claims
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...
2012 was a landmark year for commercial aviation safety
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...
Woman charged with vehicular homicide after accident in Louisiana
After a once-in-a-lifetime trip to watch their nephew play in the Super Bowl in New Orleans last weekend, the aunt and uncle of a San Francisco 49ers player were killed in a car accident. The couple was reportedly on Interstate 10 in St. Charles Parish early Monday...
Louisiana crash sees two fatalities, other driver charged
The families of two people involved in a car accident in Louisiana earlier this week are likely still reeling from the tragic news. When a car accident takes the life of someone we love, it can feel senseless and we helpless. Understanding where to go from that point...
Toyota recall focuses on airbags, wipers
Toyota recently announced a recall of more than 1 million cars that may have defective airbags and windshield wipers. Owners of the Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Lexus IS vehicles are encouraged to contact their dealership and seek appropriate repairs. These defects...
The proper reaction to a chain reaction crash
Earlier this month we discussed some of the risks that wet roads pose to Louisiana motorists. Similarly, winter weather conditions across the country, including ice and fog, have contributed to many serious motor vehicle accidents. When conditions are slick and...
We Win Cases They Now Teach in Law Schools
