When neighbors gather on a summer evening in Houma, one of the most fun ways to pass the time is to listen to people trade stories of the physical and emotional strength they have had to display just to do their jobs. Many of the jobs that fuel Houma’s economy are physically demanding. You may… Read More
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Do You Have to Pay Taxes on Money Awarded to You in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
As April 15 has come and gone, taxpayers all around the country are daydreaming about how they will spend their tax refund money, and advertisers know it. Advertisements for big ticket items flood your mailbox and light up your smartphone all spring. Of course, the reality is that not everyone gets a big tax refund…. Read More
Examples of Cruise Ship Injuries
Maritime injuries can occur on any vessel, including cruise ships. When a crew member is injured on a cruise ship, his or her injury is covered under the Jones Act, a federal law that protects injured seamen and allows them to recover damages from negligent employers. When a passenger is injured on a cruise ship,… Read More