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• Understanding Louisiana Auto Insurance Requirements

  by Arlen Braud October 21, 2019
  Making sure that your vehicle is protected by a robust auto insurance policy is not only in your best interest in the event of an auto wreck, but it is also required by law that you carry a minimum amount of coverage. Louisiana is a fault state, so injury victims will file a claim with the liable pa...

• All About Louisiana's Statute of Limitations for Personal Injur

  by Arlen Braud October 21, 2019
  Filing a personal injury lawsuit after you’ve been injured shows the liable party that you mean business, and that you’ll do everything possible to ensure they compensate you for the suffering they have inflicted on your life.  With that being said, a lot goes into the pursuit of c...

• How to Recover Compensation for an Injury at Sea

  by Arlen Braud July 31, 2019
  Individuals who work on or around the sea are considered seamen, and seamen are not able to file workers compensation claims when they suffer injuries at sea. Fortunately, maritime laws are federally regulated, and injured seamen do have opportunities to recover compensation for the injuries they en...

• Understanding the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Ac

  by Arlen Braud April 25, 2019
  The majority of workers in Louisiana who suffer a work injury will be entitled to workers compensation benefits through their employer’s work comp insurance provider. But the state’s workers comp rules and regulations are different from those associated with the Longshore and Harbor Wo...

• How to Build a Successful Car Accident Claim

  by Arlen Braud January 29, 2019
  Making the decision to file a car accident claim can be challenging, especially when you are dealing with physical injuries. Heading to court when you’re still recuperating can seem overwhelming, but when you have an experienced car accident lawyer in Louisiana by your side, you will be able t...

• What Makes a Ship Unseaworthy?

  by Arlen Braud October 31, 2018
  Seamen who are injured at work aren’t able to obtain your run-of-the-mill workers compensation benefits. Instead, seamen who suffer an injury are only able to recover damages under the Jones Act and federal maritime law. Continue reading to learn more about the Jones Act and maritime law as it...