Until recently, the long-term trend in U.S. traffic fatalities was one of steady improvement. Deaths on American roads decreased steadily from the 1970s until about five years ago. But since then the trend has been going the other way; motorists and passengers in...
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Month: November 2016
A drowsy driver can be as dangerous as a drunk driver
In Louisiana, the problem of drunk driving gets a lot of attention from law enforcement agencies and the news media, and rightly so. But, there are other forms of driver incapacity that can be just as dangerous. One of the most common is drowsy driving. Drowsy drivers...
What is an unseaworthiness claim under maritime law?
When a Louisiana maritime worker is injured on the job, there are two main theories under which the employer and the vessel owner can be held liable. One of these is the Jones Act, a federal law which allows the seaman to bring a negligence action against the...
Fatal trucking accident claims life of man in Louisiana
Any kind of truck can be an intimidating sight on the Louisiana roadways and this is even worse when the vehicle is operated in a reckless manner. A crash involving a large vehicle like a dump truck can lead to a fatal accident. When there is a fatal trucking accident...