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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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May 22, 2018

Patrick H. Yancey Has Been Nominated and Accepted as AIOPIA’S 10 Best in Louisiana

PRESS RELEASE  Patrick H. Yancey Has Been Nominated and Accepted as a Two Years AIOPIA’S 10 Best in Louisiana For Client Satisfaction The American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys has recognized the exceptional performance of Louisiana’s Personal Injury Attorney Patrick H. Yancey as Two Years 10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys for Client Satisfaction. The American… Read More

May 9, 2018

Punitive Damages Available in Louisiana under General Maritime Law

Louisiana law has limited circumstances that allow punitive damages. But the Louisiana Supreme Court ruled last year that the state can award punitive damages for accidents arising under federal maritime law. What Are Punitive Damages? There are two types of damages: compensatory and punitive. Compensatory damages are designed to make the victim whole. For example,… Read More

May 9, 2018

Filing a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Louisiana

In 2016, a woman named Mary Jane Wilde died from complications related to mesothelioma. Her siblings filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Huntington Ingalls, which used to be known as Avondale Shipyards. Mary’s father worked at Avondale Shipyards for a few years. The lawsuit claims that he was exposed to asbestos at work and that… 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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