Working on an offshore oil rig can be lucrative, but it can also be dangerous. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, marine oil work has one of the highest rates of fatal accidents in the nation, with 37.6 deaths per 100,000 workers. If you've been injured...
Injuries
What to do in your case if you contributed to your car accident
When you read about personal injury lawsuits, the focus is often on how to establish liability and prove your damages. These are certainly key aspects of any personal injury claim, but there are other areas of the legal process that you don’t want to overlook, as...
Serious injuries can take the fun out of watersports
If you are looking forward to enjoying a day of fun on Lake Charles or out in the Gulf, you do not anticipate having to deal with accident injuries. It pays to be careful, however, because ankle, spine and head injuries are all too common in actions associated with...
Understanding whiplash following a car accident
Whiplash is one of the most common injuries people experience after a car accident. Every year, over one million Americans sustain whiplash-related injuries from collisions. While a majority of these injuries are minor, there are others that result in long-term...
The inherent dangers fracking workers face
Fracking is big business today in Louisiana and numerous other states. In recent years, new fracking technology and new oil and gas fields combined to push the United States into the top oil and gas producer in the world. If you work in one of those fields, however,...
Scaffold accidents a concern for the construction industry
If you, like many other Louisiana residents, make a living in construction or another type of industry where you commonly rely on scaffolds or elevated, temporary work platforms, it is critical that you recognize the dangers this equipment poses. According to the...
How should I handle an adverse effect to medication?
Many people have allergies to medications. However, not every adverse effect is an allergy. In some cases, it could be a side effect that has not been seen before. Regardless, understanding the unintended effects of medication on patients is very important for health...
Offshore fracking poses the risk of injury for workers
Those who work in the oil and gas industry know that offshore work is inherently dangerous. Offshore fracking poses a considerable risk because of the possibility of explosions and oil spills, and the exposure to toxic chemicals. Lawmakers created the Longshore and...
Understanding the basics of Jones Act claims in Louisiana
If you were injured in the course of working aboard a ship near the Louisiana coastline, you may be able to recover under the Jones Act. This legislation, codified in the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, provides certain protections and avenues of redress for maritime...
Is your loved one being neglected in the nursing home?
The elderly population is growing each year in America. More baby boomers are entering their golden years, and additionally, more seniors are living longer lives. Not all seniors can take care of themselves, leaving them vulnerable to caregivers, whether family or...