Many people believe that survival actions and wrongful death claims are the same. They are not, although there are similarities. A survival action asks for damages the deceased would have been entitled to had they recovered from the accident. In a wrongful death lawsuit, the damages are awarded to the family for their losses, although...
Read MoreIn the immediate aftermath of a motor vehicle collision, the other driver’s insurance company may contact you and ask for a recorded statement about your recollection of the incident. It is vitally important that you do not give them any kind of statement until you speak with a knowledgeable car accident attorney. Insurance adjusters are...
Read MoreWorking near rivers, bayous, canals, and the Gulf of Mexico is a unique job, but it comes with serious risks. Special laws in place under Federal law are intended to protect people who work on or around water. But not everyone working on or close to water is considered a maritime worker under Federal law....
Read MoreMaritime workers are involved in the movement of goods over water, such as the ocean and rivers. They work on what are called “navigable waters,” which play an essential role in the economy of the United States. This category of workers can include seamen, or boat crew members. Louisiana has a higher concentration of these...
Read MoreHave you been denied overtime pay? The Fair Labor Standard Act which has been established since the 1930s requires an employer to pay overtime pay for all workers who work over 40 hours. When someone has not been paid overtime their remedy is bring a claim against the employer for the overtime pay plus liquidated...
Read MoreThe novel coronavirus hit the US less than three months ago, creating disruptions to the lives of most Americans. This pandemic has hit nursing homes hard as stated by USA TODAY, who obtained information from state agencies that revealed that more than 3,000 nursing home residents have passed away because of the coronavirus. This data...
Read MoreThe issue of punitive damages has been used as a sword in court to punish egregious behavior that causes damages or injuries in states where such damages are allowed. The U.S. Supreme Court has set constitutional limitations on the amount of punitive damages that may be awarded, but it’s generally up to a jury to...
Read MoreThe news is awash with jury selection in the case of the remaining Boston Bomber, a process that took two months and only finished on March 3, 2015, in an effort to seat 12 people to decide this man’s fate. While many of us have preconceived notions about the absolute guilt of this young man,...
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