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The bridges of southern Louisiana live up to their storied reputation. Driving across the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, where neither shore of the lake is visible for a 10-mile stretch in the middle is a rite of passage, especially since, depending on which direction you drive, you either end up in Covington, where an unassuming roadside… Read More
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Drivers’ Ed Teachers Know Just What Caused Your Car Accident, Even if the Insurance Companies Do Not
Ask the attendees at a 20-year high school reunion to write the quadratic formula from memory or to create a quadratic equation from memory, and most of them cannot do it. The only ones who can are the ones whose jobs require them to teach math or to calculate the motion of falling objects. For… Read More
Special Consumer Product Safety Act provision hides dangerous products
It was only by accident that Consumer Reports learned of 19 infant deaths related to a defective product sold as an infant sleeper. Further research turned up an additional 13 fatalities known to be related to use of the Fisher-Price Rock ’n Play Sleeper and similar products from other manufacturers. The record of infant deaths… Read More
Dangers of tanning beds
Tanning beds are a popular way to get a head start on a bronzed summer look or to maintain a summer tan in winter. Many people consider tanned skin to be a healthy look. But tanned skin is actually a sign of skin damage. Skin exposed to ultraviolet rays produces more melanin, a protective skin-darkening… Read More
Private actions in the courts promote safety and responsibility
Our civil justice system gives private citizens who have been harmed the right to make a tort claim for damages and have a judge or jury decide their case. Just as you can take a person to court for what they owe you under a contract, you can also ask the court to make someone… Read More
Is Your Lawsuit Frivolous or Fraudulent?
Unfortunately for legitimate plaintiffs, some people fake personal injuries and file lawsuits hoping to earn a quick buck. If you have ever seen a movie or television show in which a car accident victim puts on a neck brace just for show, then you understand the issue. Louisiana law recognizes that this is a problem… Read More
Joinder and Intervention Rules
Many personal injury cases seem straightforward. For example, if you were injured in a rear-end automobile collision, then it’s obvious who caused the accident, right? Maybe not. What if the car crashed into you because the brakes failed? And what if the brakes failed because of a manufacturing or design defect? Justice isn’t being served… Read More
Plan ahead to ensure a successful summer trip
Be ready for your summer road trip with these tips from Consumer Reports and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: Take care of scheduled maintenance, such as oil changes or tune-ups. Check fluid levels and replace worn windshield wipers. Have brakes inspected and replace any worn brake pads. Be sure the battery has a strong… Read More
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
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
