Qualifying as a Jones Act seaman
When maritime workers in Louisiana are injured on the job, the first concern many have is whether or not they will be classified as a seaman with respect to the Jones Act. The Jones Act was established...
View ArticleHow does the Jones Act affect my pre-existing condition?
Maritime law, often called admiralty law, governs things that occur on the water, including shipping, cargo damage, arrests and the welfare of maritime employees. Maritime laws, especially the Jones...
View ArticleHead trauma: the road to recovery can be uneven
Scenarios surrounding brain injuries are highly varied and often notably complex. Consider three hypotheticals focused on an individual who has suffered head trauma in a Louisiana motor vehicle...
View ArticlePunitive damages and the Jones Act
In 2019, a Supreme Court decision resolved a discrepancy between two judicial circuits, ruling punitive damages are not permitted under the Jones Act if the case involves unseaworthiness, a decision...
View ArticleAre there blind spot dangers with big trucks?
Truck drivers find themselves tasked with many responsibilities when carrying cargo. Getting a tractor-trailer to a destination on time represents only one duty. Completing the job with a continual eye...
View ArticleWhat happens if a trucker falsifies their daily log book?
One of the responsibilities of truck drivers in Louisiana and around the country is to keep a daily log book. Unfortunately, in some cases, after a trucker gets into an accident, they falsify...
View ArticleDistracted driving makes truck accidents even more devastating
Truck drivers spend an inordinate amount of hours traveling Louisiana roads. Due to their tireless, hard work and so many hours without rest, it’s only natural for boredom to set in. Unfortunately, as...
View ArticleCould poor tire inflation cause a truck accident?
Accidents involving massive semi-trucks could harm several people. A “jackknifed” truck might lead to a multi-car accident, one that also injuries pedestrians. After an accident happens on a Louisiana...
View ArticleWhat are the most common types of injuries suffered by seamen?
Residents of the New Orleans, Louisiana, area who are seafarers have certain challenges. Unfortunately, with any other type of work, they may suffer injuries while on the job. Some occur as a result of...
View ArticleWould poor maintenance lead to truck accident lawsuits?
A tractor-trailer represents a marvel of design and engineering. These massive vehicles may travel down a Lousiana highway carrying tons of cargo, and the driver could operate the oversized truck...
View ArticleWhat are the causes of large truck accidents?
Large truck accidents are a big risk for drivers on Louisiana roads. Because of their size and weight, large trucks can do serious damage to passenger cars and their occupants. Unfortunately,...
View ArticleIs it your fault if you fall?
A slip-and-fall is a serious matter that can result in significant injuries. The cost of recovering from the damages of a fall can be high, but you may not always be able to secure the compensation you...
View ArticleLiability and compensation for marine pollution damage
The seas and oceans are at easy risk of being polluted by irresponsible individuals and companies. They may be impatient to get rid of a toxic substance on their ship, or they may be ignorant of the...
View ArticleWhat are the injury risks from Billy Pughs?
Swinging on a rope from one vessel to another is an iconic image from many Hollywood movies about seafaring. On film, it looks fun, but in the real world, it can be a dangerous maneuver. Manufacturers...
View ArticleContributory negligence on the high seas
The idea that someone can contribute to the circumstances of an accident is a well-established one. One of the exceptions to this has been in the circuit courts, when it comes to Jones Act cases. This...
View ArticleCould poor tire inflation cause a truck accident?
Accidents involving massive semi-trucks could harm several people. A “jackknifed” truck might lead to a multi-car accident, one that also injuries pedestrians. After an accident happens on a Louisiana...
View ArticleWhat are the most common types of injuries suffered by seamen?
Residents of the New Orleans, Louisiana, area who are seafarers have certain challenges. Unfortunately, with any other type of work, they may suffer injuries while on the job. Some occur as a result of...
View ArticleWould poor maintenance lead to truck accident lawsuits?
A tractor-trailer represents a marvel of design and engineering. These massive vehicles may travel down a Lousiana highway carrying tons of cargo, and the driver could operate the oversized truck...
View ArticleWhat are the causes of large truck accidents?
Large truck accidents are a big risk for drivers on Louisiana roads. Because of their size and weight, large trucks can do serious damage to passenger cars and their occupants. Unfortunately,...
View ArticleIs it your fault if you fall?
A slip-and-fall is a serious matter that can result in significant injuries. The cost of recovering from the damages of a fall can be high, but you may not always be able to secure the compensation you...
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