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Patrick Yancey is a Personal Injury Attorney representing and helping persons and families who have been injured, or sometimes unfortunately killed in 18 wheeler crashes, car crashes, explosions and incidents in the offshore or inshore oil and gas industry, those working on vessels (Jones Act Seaman) or injured while working in the maritime/marine environment, or from defective products including drug manufacturers, mesothelioma caused by asbestos exposure, aviation casualties and railroad casualties.

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Maritime & Offshore Injury Attorney

Any injury that involves a passenger or a seaman falls under the area of Maritime Law. If you have been injured while working as a crew member on a ship, tug, supply vessel, crew vessel, jack-up vessel, derrick barger, pipe lay barger, or any other type of vessel then it is your right to file a claim and deserve compensation. Read More

Car Accident Lawyer

Even if a driver is not at fault, Louisiana law may limit the amount of compensation he or she can receive from the at-fault party, depending on the situation. For this reason, anyone involved in a car crash should immediately consult an experienced car wreck lawyer – like the attorneys at the Patrick Yancey Law Firm. Read More

18-Wheeler Accidents

Every day, 18-wheeler trucks crisscross Louisiana, transporting goods around the state. Sometimes they do this safely, but when they’re involved in crashes, the results can be devastating. These are large vehicles carrying heavy loads, and 18-wheeler accidents can cause significant damage, injuries and even deaths. Read More

Asbestos & Mesothelioma Exposure Attorney

The Patrick Yancey Law Firm has the experience you need if you are suffering from an Asbestos/Mesothelioma injury. Our aim is to bring you just compensation if you worked where asbestos was present. Because we specialize in representing clients in many of the occupations where asbestos was used, we have an advantage in assisting you with the history and product identification necessary to bring you the compensation you deserve. Read More

Aviation Injury Attorney

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 manufacturing, these guidelines are minimum safety standards that are not always enforced well enough to prevent airplane or helicopter crashes. Many aviation incidents could have been prevented if proper procedures were followed. Read More

Cruise Ship Injury Attorney

Patrick Yancey Law Firm has the experience you need if you are suffering from a Cruise Ship Injury. Cruises are becoming more and more affordable and this has lead to a great deal of people shifting to cruises for vacations. This shift in trend of vacations has increased the amount of traffic and passengers for cruise ships tremendously. As more and more people are traveling by cruise ships, the dangers that threaten them have also increased. Read More

Diving Injury Attorney

Most diving accidents occur because of poor equipment, inadequate training, or inadequate supervision. At the Patrick Yancey Law Firm, 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). Read More

Medical Malpractice Attorney

When you go to a doctors office or hospital for medical care, you don’t expect the doctors, nurses or other medical staff that you trust to hurt you. The Patrick Yancey Law Firm knows that victims of medical negligence have to deal not only with the pain of their injuries or the agony of a wrong diagnosis, but also the uncertainty that follows. Read More
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Legal News Updates

April 17, 2018

Legal Options after Losing at Trial in Automobile Injury Lawsuit

Not every automobile injury lawsuit initially succeeds in court. But if at first your case doesn’t succeed, there are ways to try again. For example, you may file a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, a motion for a new trial, and an appeal. (Note that all of these options are available and you don’t… Read More

March 20, 2018

Don’t be Scammed by ‘going out of business’ sales

A “going out of business” sale can sometimes be a chance to pick up a bargain, especially for big ticket items. But be sure you know what you’re getting before you spend any money. Comparison shop before you buy. Don’t assume the going out of business price will be the lowest. Search for the same… Read More

March 16, 2018

Is a reverse mortgage a sound financial choice?

A reverse mortgage is a loan that pays you money from the equity in your house. When you borrow money to buy a house with a traditional mortgage, you make monthly payments to the lender. As you pay down the amount owed on the loan, you increase your equity in the house. With a reverse… Read More

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Patrick Yancey is a Personal Injury Attorney representing and helping persons and families who have been injured, or sometimes unfortunately killed in 18 wheeler crashes, car crashes, explosions and incidents in the offshore or inshore oil and gas industry, those working on vessels (Jones Act Seaman) or injured while working in the maritime/marine environment, or from defective products including drug manufacturers, mesothelioma caused by asbestos exposure, aviation casualties and railroad casualties.

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