All employers have a duty to make the workplace safe. But as we all know, accidents happen. And when they do, workers’ compensation provides an injured employee with compensation for his/her injuries. Workers’ Compensation That is the purpose of workers’ compensation. These statutory laws exist…
If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may want to file a lawsuit. Here are some things you should know before you do. 1. You Have a Time Limit in Which to File Your Lawsuit Even though it can take up to 40 years…
It may be common to give a recorded statement in a car accident case, but is it required? No. There is no law that requires an injured person to give a recorded statement to the insurance company of the driver who is potentially at fault.…
Here in Louisiana, we have a number of industries that have exposed workers to asbestos for years and still do— including shipbuilding, offshore drilling, oil refineries, construction, and power plants. But it’s not just jobs that pose an asbestos danger to many Louisianans. Even our…
Maritime workers know plenty about working long hours in harsh, dangerous conditions. They also know that working conditions in the maritime industry can lead to serious injury. But what may not be common seafaring knowledge is the law that applies when a maritime employee is…
Cancer. The word alone strikes fear into everyone’s heart. But some forms of cancer can be worse than others. Mesothelioma Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive form of cancer that is found in the lining that protects the lungs, abdomen, and heart. The protective lining…
Accidents involving a passenger car and a commercial truck (semi-trucks or 18-wheeler) are more likely to result in death or serious injury than are accidents between two passenger cars. But the ones who are most likely to suffer serious injury or death are not the…
Accidents between passenger cars and big commercial vehicles like 18-wheelers, tractor-trailers, or semis, are often fatal—to the people riding in the car. But why? What makes commercial truck accidents so dangerous? In short, it’s because the differences between passenger cars and big rigs make the…
Sometimes employees who have been injured at work are able to recover enough to return to work, but not at their full capacity. Not being able to work full-time or at the same capacity as you could pre-accident, often means less pay. For employees receiving…
Motorcycle drivers are probably better known for dressing all in black, lane splitting, and speeding than they are for wearing neon orange and driving carefully and conservatively. Not surprisingly, the number one statement made by passenger car drivers involved in accidents with a motorcycle is…
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