On June 5, 1920, President Woodrow Wilson signed the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 into law. The law is sometimes called the Jones Act, after the bill’s author, Sen. Wesley Jones of Washington. The law’s main purpose is to promote and regulate maritime commerce in U.S. waters; in other words, the transportation of goods by… Read More
Pandemic-Related Traffic Accident Trends and How They Affect Your Personal Injury Case
The COVID-19 pandemic has generally meant fewer cars on the road, either because of workplaces and schools telling employees and students to stay home, or else because of people venturing out of the house less often, out of caution. You would probably expect that fewer cars on the road means fewer accidents, but this is… Read More
Smoking Laws and Drunk Driving Statistics are More Closely Related Than You Might Think
Louisiana has lenient laws about drinking alcohol in public. The legal drinking age in Louisiana is 21, but there are plenty of people under the age of 21 that are still drinking alcohol. New Orleans and other cities in Louisiana allow people to take a drink out of the bar; this law permits establishments to… Read More
How Car Accident Lawsuits in Louisiana Work: 11 Steps to Collecting Your Money
Car accident lawsuits, much like probate, adoption, or any other court process, require you to follow a series of steps. Most of the steps in a car wreck lawsuit aim to avoid going to trial. Trials are expensive and stressful, but they are not inevitable. In other words, it is often possible to get the… Read More
What to Do if You Get a Concussion as a Result of a Car Accident
Few things are scarier than waking up at the scene of a car accident of which you have little memory. If you lose consciousness as the result of a car wreck, it probably means that you have a concussion, even if you are only unconscious for a few seconds. A concussion can result if either… Read More
Does the Collateral Source Rule Affect How Much Money You Get in Injury Lawsuits?
Workers who sustain serious injuries from on-the-job accidents have access to several sources of money to help them cover their medical expenses and lost income. Filing a claim for workers’ compensation is usually the first step, but the amount offered by workers’ compensation is not always enough, especially if the injuries are so serious that… Read More
The Victor Michel Case Highlights the Complexity of Louisiana Mesothelioma Laws
The following are undisputed facts: Victor Michel worked for the Ford motor company in Louisiana in the 1960s, during which time he was directly exposed to asbestos dust for extended periods of time. Michel developed peritoneal mesothelioma later in life, as a result of his asbestos exposure from his time working for Ford. He filed… Read More
Do Heads Up Displays Prevent Distracted Driving, or are They Just Another Distraction?
Driver’s ed teachers will tell you to keep your eyes on the road at all times, but sometimes you need information that will inform your driving decisions, and that information cannot be found on the road directly ahead of you or in one of your car’s mirrors. Looking at speed limits and routes should not… Read More
Statute of Limitations for Louisiana Car Accident Lawsuits
A statute of limitations is a legally imposed deadline by which you must file a lawsuit. If you file the lawsuit after this deadline, the court will likely dismiss your case. You might have heard that the statute of limitations for collecting debts is seven years; in fact, the laws about when it is and… Read More
Thousands of Consumers Have Sued Johnson & Johnson, Claiming that Their Use of Talcum Powder Caused Ovarian Cancer
Baby powder, also known as talcum powder, smells delightful, soothes skin, and prevents rashes, but many women who have developed ovarian cancer after long-term exposure to talcum powder have sued Johnson & Johnson for negligence in exposing them to the risks of ovarian cancer from their product, and won. Talc, which is the main ingredient… Read More
