Many deckhands lack documentation for spill claim
Posted on Thursday, July 8th, 2010
Deckhands and laborers who get paid in cash and don’t have any way to prove losses in the BP claims process could be the hidden victims of the spill.
Attorneys and aid workers say there are [...]
Oil spill may endanger human health, officials say
Posted on Saturday, May 8th, 2010
With a huge and unpredictable oil slick drifting in the Gulf of Mexico, state and federal authorities are preparing to deal with a variety of hazards to human health if and when the full brunt [...]
continue readingLawsuit claims firms negligent in oil rig blast
Posted on Friday, April 23rd, 2010
A lawsuit is claiming the companies involved in an oil platform explosion off the Louisiana coast were negligent.
The lawsuit was filed in New Orleans on Thursday on behalf of a Mississippi man who worked on [...]
Workers Missing, Injured in Louisiana Oil Rig Explosion
Posted on Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
At least 11 people are feared missing following an explosion and fire on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. At least seven others have been injured, but no deaths have been reported.
The oil [...]
Galliano Mother Wins Wrongful-Death Lawsuit
Posted on Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009
The Lafourche Sheriff’s Office must pay a Galliano woman more than $100,000 in damages for its role in the death of her infant son during a May 2007 shootout between the child’s father and a [...]
continue readingFAQ From New Orleans Personal Injury Lawyer
Posted on Thursday, October 1st, 2009
Do I need a personal injury lawyer if I am already feeling better?
Yes. The long-term effects of Louisiana personal injuries do not always reveal themselves immediately. The longer you wait to pursue a claim, the [...]
Louisiana Personal Injury Law
Posted on Tuesday, September 9th, 2008
Personal injury litigation is subject to different regulations in every state. To bring a case in Louisiana it is very important that you consult an experienced Louisiana personal injury lawyer, who can guide you through [...]
continue reading