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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.

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Car Accidents

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.

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Truck Accident

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.

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Motorcycle Accidents

If you’ve been involved in a motorcycle accident, you deserve to be compensated. The experienced personal injury attorneys at the Patrick Yancey Law Firm have handled many motorcycle accident injury cases and can help you recover money damages.

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Pedestrian Accidents

Floods, hurricanes, and other natural disasters are risks we all face living in Louisiana. But for all the damage they cause and deaths they can leave in their wakes, you are far more likely to be hurt or killed just walking down the street than you are in any of those events. Pedestrian accidents upend lives every single day in America, killing thousands every year and injuring tens of thousands more.

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Railroad Injuries

In 2002, approximately three percent (3%) of Louisiana railroad workers became injured while working. If you are working in the railroad transportation industry and have been involved in a railroad incident while on the job, the Patrick Yancey Law Firm can assist you in obtaining compensation to restore your health.

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Diving Injuries

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).

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Cruise Ship Injury

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.

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Faulty Medical Devices

Innovations in medicine and technology have given us miraculous devices that can help alleviate health problems, protect us from complications, or repair or replace body parts that have deteriorated because of illness or the passage of time.

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Aviation Injuries

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.

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Asbestos & Mesothelioma Exposure

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.

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Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuit

For decades, drinking water at Camp Lejeune was contaminated with dangerous chemicals linked to cancer, Parkinson’s disease, birth defects, and more. Veterans, civilian employees, and family members who worked and/or lived at Camp Lejeune from 1953 to 1987 may be entitled to compensation.

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Coronavirus Business Interruption Claims

COVID-19, also known as the Coronavirus, has caused both state-mandated shutdowns and voluntary decisions for businesses to shutter their doors. Many businesses have lost, and will continue to lose, significant income.

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CPAP Machine Lawsuit

The Patrick Yancey Law Firm is investigating claims of injuries related to the use of Philips CPAP sleep apnea machines and other Philips assisted breathing devices. If you came to struggle with cancer as a consequence of using a CPAP, BiPAP, or ASV sleep apnea machine or ventilator, we will quickly take on your case and thoroughly evaluate your situation.

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Defective Products

The Patrick Yancey Law Firm can aid and legally support you if you have been injured as the result of Dangerous or Defective Products, including defective drugs/medications. We provide excellent and thorough assistance in the event a product was defectively manufactured, the manufacturer failed to provide suitable warnings, or the product was designed improperly.

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Hair Straightener Lawsuit

Uterine cancer has emerged as a significant health concern, particularly among individuals who regularly use chemical hair straightening products. In recent years, studies have drawn troubling connections between these hair relaxers and an increased risk of developing various types of cancer, including uterine, ovarian, and endometrial cancers.

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Hurricane Francine Damage Claims

If your home or commercial property suffered damage from Hurricane Francine, you may be entitled to compensation from your insurance provider. Navigating the claims process can be overwhelming, especially in the aftermath of a disaster. At The Patrick Yancey Law Firm, we specialize in helping clients like you secure the compensation you deserve.

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Medical Malpractice

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.

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Ozempic Lawsuit

In recent times, the medications – Ozempic, Semaglutide, Wegovy, and Rybelsus – have come under critical scrutiny following reports of severe stomach injuries among users.

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Slips and Falls

When an actor slips or trips on TV or in the movies, their exaggerated flailing and falling are usually designed to get a hearty laugh. But slips and falls are anything but funny for the thousands of people who suffer serious injuries or die every year in such accidents. Broken bones, skull fractures, traumatic brain injuries, and spinal injuries are just a few of the traumas that can follow the sudden, unexpected, and violent impact of the body with the ground.

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Roundup Lawsuit in Louisiana

In recent years, a growing number of lawsuits have been filed across the United States, including Louisiana, against the popular weed killer Roundup. These lawsuits claim that Roundup, produced by Monsanto, a subsidiary of Bayer AG, may be linked to the development of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL).

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Talcum Powder Lawsuit Attorney

Talcum powder is a popular choice for many women who use it daily for feminine hygiene. Yet this trusted household product may be responsible for causing a serious and deadly form of ovarian cancer in thousands of women each year. The Patrick Yancey Law Firm has the experience you need if you are suffering from Ovarian Cancer as a result of using Talcum Powder.

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Zantac Lawsuit

On September 13, 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a statement alerting patients and health care professionals about the discovery of the presence of a contaminant N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) in Zantac (ranitidine). Exposure to Zantac and its active ingredient, ranitidine, can lead to an increased risk of developing cancer through NDMA exposure.

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