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Simply put, a maritime accident is an accident that occurs at sea. Maritime accidents generally happen on ships or boats, although they can sometimes include airplane and helicopter crashes that happen over water. Compensation for injuries sustained due to a maritime accident is governed by maritime law, also known as “admiralty” law. The Slip-and-Fall…

No one ever expects that they’ll one day be involved in a car accident caused by a drunk driver, but in the state of Louisiana, these types of incidents are unfortunately an all-too-common occurrence. Drunk driving accidents can result in serious physical harm to other motorists, including but not limited to broken bones, head…

Getting injured through someone else’s negligence is bad enough. Getting cheated out of your fair settlement makes it even worse. Any auto accident is a bad thing. But an accident with a tractor-trailer, 18-wheeler, or other large commercial truck could mean serious injury or even death. Having to fight the driver’s company (or the…

Imagine you are on your way to work. Maybe you’re on your way home from the store. Suddenly, a truck blows through a stop sign and barrels into your car. You’re surprised, then annoyed, as you get out and realize your car is damaged. At first you seem fine—your adrenaline is pumping, and you…