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Drowsy driving is a serious problem in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 72,000 crashes were caused by drowsy driving in 2013, resulting in 44,000 injuries and 800 fatalities. Accidents caused by drowsy driving are entirely preventable, which makes drivers who fall asleep behind the wheel guilty of negligence. If… Read More
Aggressive Driving and Road Rage
Aggressive driving is a major problem in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA defines “aggressive driving” as occurring when “an individual commits a combination of moving traffic offenses so as to endanger other persons or property.” Examples include speeding, weaving in and out of traffic and tailgating. And… Read More
Damages Available to Car Accident Victims
If you have been injured in a car accident, you probably want to know what legal rights and remedies are available to you. The most important remedy that victims seek is compensation for their injuries. Here are some things you need to know about damages. Comparative Fault Louisiana is a comparative fault state, which means… Read More
Home Renovation Projects and Asbestos Exposure
The success of television shows like Fixer Upper and the HGTV network may have inspired average homeowners to take on their own house renovation and do-it-yourself projects. It seems like there is always a new blog or Instagram photo or magazine article describing a before-and-after home remodeling success story. But these picture-perfect renovations don’t always… Read More
Report: Worst Corporate Conduct of 2017
Corporate misconduct is not just a news story on the financial pages. As big companies play an ever-increasing role in our daily lives, misconduct impacts us in our work spaces, our homes, our cars, our phones, and even in our medicine cabinet. Click here to download 2017’s worst examples of corporate misconduct.
Lifestyle changes — how to make them stick
We know we need to make a change in our lifestyle — to lose weight, exercise more, eat healthier, learn to relax, quit smoking. Our intentions are good, and we start with a burst of enthusiasm. At some point, we hit a bump in the road. Vacation disrupts our exercise routine. A stressful day has… Read More
Coping with caregiving
A recent Pew Research survey showed that one in four adults in the United States provides some form of care for an elderly relative or a child with health challenges or disabilities. Caring for a loved one can be rewarding. But the daily strain of arranging, overseeing and sometimes directly providing care can take its toll… Read More
Beware of skimmers at the pump
The Federal Trade Commission is warning consumers to be alert for credit card skimmers. Skimmers are illegal card readers attached to a payment terminal, such as a gas pump or an ATM machine. Identity thieves can use data obtained from cards passed through a skimmer to make online purchases. Gas pumps are particularly attractive to thieves… Read More
Confidentiality and attorney-client privilege
Confidentiality and attorney-client privilege are two legal rules that protect your privacy when communicating with your attorney. They are an important part of our legal system. These two rules are similar, and both are intended to encourage you to discuss freely all the facts of your case without fear that information you reveal to your… Read More
Maritime Workers and Occupational Health and Safety Requirements
There are several federal laws that regulate maritime worker safety, including the Jones Act, the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, and general maritime law. But there’s another federal law that also sets safety standards for the maritime industry. That is the Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) Act, which is implemented by the federal Occupational… Read More
