Losing a loved one in a maritime accident is devastating, and the legal process that follows can be especially confusing. Unlike many wrongful death cases that are governed by state law, fatalities that occur far from the U.S. shoreline may fall under a federal law known as the Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA). …
Who’s Legally Responsible When You’re Injured Aboard a Ship? A Captain’s Duties Explained
An injury aboard a ship can raise legal questions that don’t arise in ordinary personal injury cases. Whether the incident occurs on a commercial vessel, offshore support ship, cargo vessel, fishing boat, or another maritime vessel, determining who is legally responsible often requires looking beyond the immediate cause of the accident. While a ship’s captain …
What Is Bad Faith Insurance in Louisiana and When Can You Sue Your Own Insurer?
Your insurer is stalling. The offer they sent is a fraction of what your claim is worth. Calls go unreturned. None of that is normal, and in Louisiana, it may not be legal. State law gives policyholders the right to sue their own insurance company when it handles a claim in bad faith, and the …
Hit-and-Run in New Orleans: What You Can Actually Do When the Driver Flees
Hit-and-runs. The driver is gone. You’re hurt, your car is damaged, and you have no name, no plate, nothing. It feels like a dead end. It isn’t. Louisiana gives hit-and-run victims real options, but the window to protect those options closes fast. Cueria Law Injury Lawyers has helped New Orleans accident victims recover compensation even …
Wrongful Death: Can a Family Sue After a Fatal Car Accident in Louisiana?
Yes, a family can sue. Louisiana law gives surviving family members the right to pursue a wrongful death claim when someone is killed due to another driver’s negligence. But who can file, what they can recover, and how long they have to act are questions with specific legal answers that most families don’t know until …
Louisiana Dog Bite Lawyer: What Happens If You’re Bitten by Someone’s Dog?
Louisiana law gives dog bite victims strong legal protections, but most people don’t know what those protections actually are until it’s too late to use them properly. If you or your child was just attacked, the steps you take in the next 24 to 48 hours will directly shape what your case is worth. Cueria …
How Much Is My Car Accident Case Worth in Louisiana?
One of the first questions people ask after a crash is: “How much is my case worth?” And honestly? That makes sense. Medical bills start showing up fast. You may miss work. Your car might be totaled. Meanwhile, the insurance company is already calling. n The difficult part is this: There’s no fixed number for …
Why Rideshare Accidents are More Complicated Than Normal Car Accidents
At first glance, an Uber or Lyft accident might seem like a regular car accident. A crash happens. Insurance gets involved. Claims get filed. Simple enough. But once people actually start dealing with a rideshare accident, they usually realize pretty quickly: These cases can get complicated fast. That’s because rideshare accidents often involve multiple insurance …
No, Uber Doesn’t Always Cover Everything—Here’s Why
A lot of people assume this: “If the accident involved an Uber, Uber’s insurance will cover everything.” Simple, right? Not exactly. And honestly, this is one of the biggest misunderstandings we see after rideshare accidents. Because Uber’s insurance coverage depends heavily on what the driver was doing at the exact moment of the crash. Whether …
Rain, Hydroplaning, and 18-Wheelers in Louisiana—Who’s Liable?
Rain in Louisiana is nothing new. Between sudden downpours, slick highways, and standing water that seems to appear out of nowhere, driving here can get dangerous fast. Add an 18-wheeler into the mix, and things can become serious in seconds. One of the biggest dangers during bad weather? Hydroplaning. And when a fully loaded truck …
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