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If someone else’s negligence causes an accident that results in your injuries, you can file a lawsuit to hold the negligent party accountable. Taking legal action is one of the best ways to get the money you deserve for the damages you’ve suffered, and it can keep you from bearing the financial burden of what

Car accidents commonly occur at intersections in New Orleans because vehicle drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists can have difficulty communicating with one another quickly and nonverbally. It may be hard for one driver to turn, for instance, while another driver merges. At the same time, a pedestrian may walk across the street and a bicyclist may

Have you ever been in an accident at a construction site? I’m sure you know the risks of working in a construction site. Ask anyone who got into an accident during construction and they will tell you how many issues they encountered. Besides the injuries sustained in a construction accident, the medical bills can pile

Although New Orleans is ranked as the 10th most populous bike and pedestrian city out of the top 50 biggest cities in the US, the city ranks 49th for the percentage of the 350,000 residents getting the recommended amount of physical activity. New Orleans also ranks seventh in the nation for per capita spending on bicycle

What Is An Admiralty Claim? When you are injured on certain types of boats, whether you are a worker or a passenger, your claims come under the area of law known as "Admiralty or Maritime law". There are special rules that govern injuries under these conditions, and whether this type of law even applies. Here

Death On The High Seas Act - Explained Wrongful death claims are brought by families of the victim to compensate them for the loss of a loved one due to the negligence or recklessness of the defendant. The Death on the High Seas Act (“DOHSA”) provides similar relief for the families of workers killed due to negligence

Finding a personal injury attorney is no easy feat, especially given the stressful and pressing situation you likely find yourself in. Following an injury, the first thing you should do is seek medical and professional care to ensure you set yourself up for full recovery. When it comes time to get legal representation, your decision has to

When accidents happen, they can be -- and, in fact, are -- devastating. But when truck wrecks happen, they can be especially devastating -- and even fatal. Many Louisiana residents are unaware that trucking companies -- and their drivers -- are bound by very specific rules and regulations, and failure to follow these rules can

There's a good chance you're one of the millions in America that relies on ride-sharing services like Uber or Lyft on a regular basis. These companies have pioneered the personal transportation game to great success. They've provided alternatives to taxis and enabled people to get to work on time and back safe from bars. They're

Car accidents can happen to anyone, at any time. And while many people are lucky enough to walk away from an accident, this doesn’t necessarily mean that they’ve escaped car accident injuries and don’t need medical attention. In fact, medical providers agree that a great many symptoms — including symptoms that indicate serious underlying conditions