Author: Jennifer Levy
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Injuries at Summer Festivals in New Orleans
Many people focus their New Orleans plans around Mardi Gras festivities or the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. However, this great city offers so much to do throughout the summer months. Whether you live in New Orleans or are here on vacation, many summer festivals provide great food, music, and more. The following festivals…
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Jones Act Claims for Injured Seamen
Many people rely on the waters around New Orleans and Louisiana to earn a living. While oil rigs, fishing operations, and other ships can provide quality employment prospects, these are always risky places to work and injuries can happen on a regular basis. The laws that apply to accidents on navigable waters are quite different…
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Drunk Drivers Can Kill Pedestrians
Getting hit by a car is always a risk for people who choose to walk to their destinations. With so many pedestrians constantly out and about in New Orleans, we are constantly seeing headlines about pedestrians who are seriously injured or tragically killed by drivers. Many dangerous behaviors can lead a driver to hit a…
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The Dangers of Drunk Boaters
Driving a boat while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is not only illegal, it’s inherently risky. Drunk boating accidents are especially dangerous because passengers are typically not wearing a safety belt and the boat can be traveling at high speeds. This is such a widespread issue that the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and…
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Common Injuries From Electrical Accidents
Accidents that involve electricity are dangerous, unpredictable, and can result in serious injuries. Because electrical hazards are common in certain workplaces, the US Department of Labor has published a guide to help protect those who work around electricity. This guide is also helpful for anyone who wants to know how to avoid electrical injuries. Where…
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Can Apps Help Battle Distracted Driving?
Distracted driving is one of the most common causes of dangerous—and sometimes fatal—accidents on the road, both in Louisiana and nationwide. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that in 2016, distracted drivers caused close to 3,500 traffic fatalities. To help reduce the number of distracted drivers on the roads in Louisiana, the Louisiana…