If you were hurt working offshore or on a vessel out of Houma, you may have heard the phrase “maintenance and cure” from a co-worker, a claims adjuster, or the company. It sounds like insurance jargon, but it is one of the oldest and most important protections an injured maritime worker has. In plain English,...
Read MoreInjured offshore in Louisiana? Whether the Jones Act, the Longshore Act, or state workers comp covers you decides what you can recover. A plain-English Houma guide.
Read MoreIf you or your child has been hurt in a bicycle accident, you may be able to seek compensation from the person who caused the crash. Injuries on a bike can lead to serious losses, and without legal guidance, you may not receive fair compensation for medical bills, missed work, or long-term effects. Before speaking...
Read MoreLouisiana it is a fault-based state, and the insurer of the other party involved in an accident, who is typically the at-fault party, will often contact someone injured in a crash to establish communication and resolve property damage. They also want to learn the facts of the accident from the injured person’s point of view....
Read MoreIt is understandably a difficult moment in the aftermath of a car crash. You were likely caught off-guard, and are now dealing with a totaled vehicle, bodily injury, and another driver who is trying to pin the blame on you. Despite all these thoughts running through your head, you can definitely lose your right to...
Read MoreWhen you are facing significant hospital expenses or other losses after a vehicle collision, it is natural to want to receive your payout as quickly as possible and put the legal ordeal behind you. Many insurance companies try to play hardball or wait out the dispute until the statute of limitations runs out. What can...
Read MoreInsurers may try to deny an injury claim for several reasons, including policy exclusions, liability disputes, or allegations of a lack of evidence. Often, adjusters will try to pressure you into settling for an amount that does not even cover your damages. Do not fall victim to these tactics. If you have been injured in...
Read MoreMany 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....
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