Who is Considered a “Seaman” Under the Jones Act?
Author: Henri Saunders Navigating the waters of maritime law can be as challenging as navigating the sea itself. If you’ve worked on a vessel or spent much of your employment on Louisiana’s rivers and offshore waters, understanding your legal rights after an injury can be complicated. As a partner at Saunders & Chabert, I’m passionate […]
Louisiana Direct Action Statute Revised, Protects Insurance Company Names
Author: Henri Saunders What is the Direction Action Statute? For years, Louisiana has been one of the many states that has the Direct Action Statute (R.S. 22:1269), a law that allows someone who has been hurt (plaintiff) to sue an insurance company (insurer) directly in addition to naming the person (insured) who caused the harm. […]
Recreational Boating Accidents: Understanding Liability and Your Rights
By: Henri M. Saunders As summer approaches, unfortunately the frequency of recreational boating accidents tends to rise. As such, this serves as a timely reminder to consider the essential aspects of boating accident liability and how injured parties can be compensated for damages and losses incurred in an accident. First, it’s important to note that […]