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UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED MOTORISTS | A CLE TAUGHT BY JOHN DAVIS & JOSH POWELL

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CLE TAUGHT BY ATTORNEYS JOHN DAVIS & JOSH POWELL SHARES KEY INSIGHTS, FUNDAMENTALS & STRATEGIES FOR UM/UIM CASES The October 2021 CLE, Still Available Online, Focuses on Simplifying Complex UM/UIM...
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WHY IS LOUISIANA LAW DIFFERENT THAN OTHER STATES?

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WILL FEWER TRUCK DRIVERS MEAN MORE TRUCK ACCIDENTS?

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The trucking industry is dwindling. Each year, more truck drivers leave or retire, causing a driver shortage in the tens of thousands. Yet, as the number of truck drivers drops,...
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DO I NEED AN INJURY OR CRIMINAL LAWYER?

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Both Fight to Protect Your Rights, But They Work on Completely Different Cases Attorneys, like physicians, specialize in distinct areas, focusing their practice on specific types of cases. That’s how...
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GUIDE TO LOUISIANA STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS

2021Louisiana
Here’s What You Need to Know About Filing Deadlines for Louisiana Personal Injury Claims Louisiana law limits the time you have to file a claim after suffering a personal injury. The...
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WHAT TO DO WHEN AN INSURANCE COMPANY IGNORES YOU

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When the Insurance Company Isn’t Responding to You, Here Is How You Can Take Action & Protect Your Rights Contacting and dealing with insurance companies are unavoidable parts of filing claims...
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CAR ACCIDENT WHILE PREGNANT: THE UNIQUE RISKS & WHAT TO DO AFTER

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IS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION THE ONLY OPTION AFTER AN OILFIELD INJURY?

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While workers’ compensation benefits may provide compensation needed to help an injured oilfield worker pay for their medical bills and make up lost wages, sometimes these benefits are not enough...
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PURSUING COMPENSATION FOR BURNS FOLLOWING AN OILFIELD ACCIDENT

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Anyone who works in the oil and gas industry knows that accidents happen when you least expect them to, commonly resulting in injuries to workers. In the best possible scenario,...
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10 STEPS TO FOLLOW AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT

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Protect Your Rights & a Potential Car Accident Claim with These Key Steps If you’re like the average driver, you can expect to be in at least four crashes over...
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PHINEAS GAGE: HOW AN 1848 RAILROAD ACCIDENT UNLOCKED OUR UNDERSTANDING OF TBIS

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THE AMAZING TALE OF PHINEAS GAGE: HOW AN 1848 RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT UNLOCKED OUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE BRAIN Phineas Gage Survived a Horrific Industrial Blast Nearly 175 Years Ago. His...
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TOP 5 MOST COMMON CAUSES OF TEEN DRIVING ACCIDENTS

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Tragically, Most Teen Driving Accidents Are Preventable Which group of drivers has the single greatest risk of a car crash every time they hit the roads? It’s teen drivers, the...
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WHAT ARE MY LEGAL RIGHTS AS A SEAMAN?

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While injured workers are usually bound by the personal injury and workers’ compensation laws in their specific state, many remain confused regarding how they are protected during work on sea...
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COMMON CAUSES OF DRILLING RIG DISASTERS

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Workplace injuries happen anywhere, regardless of the nature of the profession or the type of job that is performed. However, you probably don’t have to work on a drilling rig...
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5 DANGERS THAT OILFIELD WORKERS FACE ON THE JOB

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t’s no secret that some industries are inherently more dangerous than others. Employers who work in the oil and gas industry face numerous dangers on the job that can easily...
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WHY OILFIELD WORK IS MORE DANGEROUS IN 2021

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Over the past two decades, the oil and gas extraction industry experienced unprecedented growth. In fact, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that between 2003 and 2013, the oil...
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DRUNK DRIVING ACCIDENTS INCREASE DURING FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATIONS

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Fourth of July is a popular holiday for backyard barbecues and outdoor gatherings with family and friends. Yet, far too often, these celebrations turn tragic on our nation’s roads. Year...
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National Safety Month Tips Back in 1996, the National Safety Council (NSC) designated June as National Safety Month with the goal of increasing public awareness on the leading safety and health...
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HOW TO HELP KEEP YOUR TEEN DRIVERS SAFE DURING THE 100 DEADLIEST DAYS OF SUMMER

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Summer is here and many teens are looking forward to the freedom of summer vacation and a break from school. If your teen is newly licensed, it’s important that you...
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DO CAR ACCIDENTS OCCUR MORE FREQUENTLY DURING SUMMER?

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Car accidents occur all year round, but did you know that certain factors increase your risk of being injured during the summer months? Below, we provide five reasons why car...

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