Police in Louisiana have been investigating a crash involving a motorcycle and a van that left one person dead. This incident occurred mid-February in Thibodaux. Fault has yet to be determined, but if the victim's surviving family members believe negligence...
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Month: February 2018
Determining fault in motor vehicle accidents
When involved a car accident, one would think that fault would be pretty easy to determine. While some cases seem pretty straightforward, there are others in which liability may not be all that clear. In either case, the party thought responsible may try to deny...
Louisiana motor vehicle accidents: 3 injured in recent wreck
A mother and her two young boys were recently injured in a car accident in Louisiana. Police believe that the driver responsible was impaired and speeding when he collided with their car. When negligent behavior is thought responsible for motor vehicle accidents --...
Louisiana birth injury: Cerebral palsy facts
Numerous children across the country, many right here in Louisiana, are born with or acquire cerebral palsy every year. For some, this is the result of a congenital defect; for others, it may be the result of a birth injury. What's the difference, and what can parents...
Louisiana admiralty law: Cruise ship passenger injury
A recently married Louisiana couple planned a dream cruise for their honeymoon. Unfortunately, their experience was anything but a dream. An improperly treated injury left the husband in bad shape and the couple out a lot of money. Per admiralty law, this couple may...
Louisiana motor vehicle accidents: 1 injured in recent crash
A wrong-way crash in Louisiana has left one individual dead, a man injured and police looking for answers. This event occurred Monday, Feb. 5, on Interstate 10. When motor vehicle accidents are the result of negligent behavior, as it seems to be in this case, victims...
Louisiana residents injured in truck accidents may seek relief
Many Louisiana residents have suffered serious physical, emotional and financial trauma following accidents involving semitrailers or other types of commercial trucks. When truck accidents happen, victims may feel alone and lost. They may feel they may never recover,...
Can I Sue For Sexual Harassment In the Workplace?
Unfortunately sexual harassment in the workplace is nothing new. While society is waking up to the plight of workers who face daily harassment, the truth is it still happens. What is sexual harassment? Sexual harassment is unwelcome sexual advances, verbal and...
Admiralty and maritime law: The Jones Act Q and A
Quite a few Louisiana residents spend their lives working out at sea. While the jobs can be good and the pay great, the laws that protect such employees are a little different than the laws that protect those who work on land. This week, this column will address a few...
Family of woman killed in crash may file wrongful death claim
A Louisiana woman recently lost her life in a tragic auto accident. The driver believed responsible was cited for the incident and may face further criminal charges. As negligence is believed to have contributed to this wreck, the surviving family members of the...