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What Doctors Look For After A Car Accident
After a car accident, you might not feel that you suffered any injuries or ones that warrant a trip to the doctor. However, many injuries could be hard to notice or pinpoint immediately. Medical professionals have a specific protocol to follow to detect the early…
What to Do When Hurt On The Road
If you are injured in a car accident, it is vital that you remain calm and follow a few simple steps to ensure you have the best opportunity to be fully compensated for your injuries. Of course, your first call should be to the police…
Don’t Talk to the Insurance Company Before Speaking to Your Attorney
When you are involved in a New Orleans car accident, it is easy to become overwhelmed by fear, stress, and the pain of your injuries. Your entire world feels like it is imploding, and that pressure can cause some poor and possibly costly decisions. But…
The Importance of Driving Defensively
Before you can reap the benefits of driving defensively, you need to completely understand what this feat entails. Defensive driving requires the vehicle operator to remain fully focused on their surrounds and look for any hazards that can be avoided. The driver is constantly looking…
What to Do When Hurt on the Water
It is crucial to understand that if you are injured while on the water, the laws that govern the incident are not the same as those that would apply to a vehicle accident. Instead, the jurisdiction will fall under Maritime Law, which covers the waters…
Personal Readiness Key To Staying Safe During Hurricane Season And Beyond
With the proliferation of extreme weather conditions including hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes and floods, citizens have an even greater reason to develop and continually update a personal readiness plan before disasters happen. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration expects 12 to 17 total named storms this…
Unplugged Oil Wells in the Gulf of Mexico Costly to Contain
It’s been almost 100 years since giant oil companies like BP, Shell, Chevron and Exxon began to construct offshore platforms in the Gulf of Mexico. A new study published in the journal Nature Energy found that approximately 14,000 wells which dot the skyline have been…
What does maritime law mean?
Louisiana’s unique location makes it a prime spot for maritime activities, such as shipping and fishing. Anything having to do with activities on the waterways in and around Louisiana fall under the jurisdiction of maritime law. Many relevant issues come up when talking about maritime…
How big are a trucker’s blind spots?
As you probably know, there are places around your car, truck or SUV you cannot see even when you are using your rearview and side mirrors. These areas, known as blind spots, can be dangerous, as you might inadvertently change lanes into a vehicle that…
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