Every year thousands of drivers of cars and big rigs are injured or killed by the careless operations of motor vehicles or big rigs. Drivers of 18 Wheelers and the companies they work for are responsible controlling their big rigs safely and responsibly. While unsafe driving causes many accidents, oversized loads and various other treacherous practices place the public and the truck operators in danger.
Often, accidents are caused by lack of attention, carelessness, or negligence of the trucking company. Eighteen-wheeler incidents present unique issues not necessarily associated with a typical motor vehicle incident.
When welding rods are heated they release fumes that can contain high levels of manganese. Manganese is an elemental mineral used in the formation of structurally important metal compounds or alloys. The compounds are created for their specific characteristics, including strength and corrosion resistance.
The effects of manganese toxicity are called "manganism." Manganism's symptoms are a lot like the symptoms related to Parkinson's disease. Manganism can causes tremors, difficulty with coordination and balance, and rigidity in your arms, legs, and torso.
The Law firm Patrick H. Yancey, located in Houma, Louisiana specializes in representing persons injured while working as a crewmember on a ship, tug, supply vessel, crew vessel, jack-up vessel, derrick barger, pipe lay barger, or any other type of vessel.
Our firm provides direct and applied knowledge of the types of equipment and technology used on boats, ships, and other offshore vessels.
Occupational Railroad Injuries: In 2002, approximately three percent (3%) of Louisiana railroad workers became injured while working. If you are working in the railroad transportation industry and have been involved in a railroad incident while on the job, the Law Office of Patrick H. Yancey can assist you in obtaining compensation to restore your health.
Individual/ Personal Railroad Injuries: Louisiana ranks fourth in the nation for collisions at railroad crossings. In 2000, 181 collisions occurred on Louisiana's railroad crossings. 14 people died in railroad crossing collisions in 2000 and 88 people were injured. If you have been seriously injured in a railroad crossing injuries, our exceptional legal team is skilled in bringing you the justice you deserve.
Most diving accidents occur because of poor equipment, inadequate training, or inadequate supervision. At the Law Office of Patrick H. Yancey, we are highly skilled at uncovering negligence that often leads to diving related personal injuries. We are well versed in General Maritime Law including the Jones Act, and the Longshore and Harbor Worker's Compensation Act (LHWCA).
The Longshore and Harbor Worker's Compensation Act is designed to provide compensation for disability or death which results from injury to employees in certain maritime employment. This Act generally covers employees who load and off-load ocean going vessels, and workers who provide a variety of ship reair duties, including working on dry docks and shops directly adjacent to a ship repair facility.
Aviation Incidents (Airplane or Helicopter Crashes)
At the Law firm of Patrick H. Yancey, we are committed to bringing you the complete representation you deserve if you or your family members have been injured or experienced a loss because of an aviation incident or crash. Our outstanding legal team's goal is representing your needs in critical times.
Most airplane or helicopter crashes happen as a consequence of human mistakes and mechanical difficulties. While the federal government sets safety standards for pilot conduct, flight operations, and aircraft manufacture, these guidelines are minimum safety standards that are not always enforced well enough to prevent airplane or helicopter crashes.
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The Law firm of Patrick H. Yancey, located in Houma, Louisiana provides you with exceptional dedication and talent when you need a serious personal injury attorney and wrongful death trial attorney.
Patrick H Yancey is an attorney consultant with extensive familiarity and knowledge of the offshore oil and gas industry and cruise ships. With experience as both petroleum engineers and roustabouts, we are cruise ship injury attorney, oil rig injury lawyer and wrongful death attorney. Our total comprehension of the maritime industry allows us to provide unsurpassed representation to our clients.
So that we can help you achieve the best possible results extending from an unfortunate circumstance. Our team will work diligently to achieve justice for you and your family.
