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 …
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 …
Injured in a Parking Lot? Here’s Why Those Cases Are Trickier Than You Think
Parking lot accidents feel…minor. Lower speeds. Short distances. No highways involved. So when someone gets hurt in a parking lot, the first reaction is usually: “Is this even a real case?” But here’s the truth: Parking lot accidents can be more complicated than people expect. And sometimes, they’re actually harder to sort out than regular crashes. …
The Biggest Mistakes People Make After a Truck Accident
Truck accidents are different. They involve bigger vehicles, more damage, and higher stakes. In the middle of that chaos, most people just try to get through the moment. That makes sense. However, what you do, or don’t do, after a truck accident can affect your case in a big way. Below are some of the …
What Is a Truck’s “Black Box” and How Can It Help Your Case?
If you’ve ever heard of someone mention a truck’s “black box,” it might sound like something out of an airplane crash investigation. But here’s the thing, most commercial trucks have one too, and it can be a game-changer after an accident. Let’s break it down in a simple, no-nonsense way. First—What Is a Truck’s “Black …
Who’s at Fault in a Blind Spot (“No Zone”) Truck Accident?
If you’ve ever driven next to an 18-wheeler, you’ve probably heard the phrase “no zones.” That’s just a simple way of describing a truck’s massive blind spots—areas where the driver literally cannot see you. And when an accident happens in one of those zones, the big question becomes: Who’s actually at fault? The answer? It …