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. […]
Navigating the Legalities of Illegal Left Turns in Louisiana
Have you ever found yourself stuck at a light, impatiently waiting for that one driver who seems determined to squeeze in a left turn despite oncoming traffic? It’s a heart-stopping scenario, and for good reason—illegal left turns are a major cause of accidents in Louisiana, leaving a trail of frustration, damage, and oftentimes unfortunately, injuries. […]