On behalf of Domengeaux, Wright, Roy & Edwards, L.L.C. posted in Mass Transit Accidents on Wednesday, February 22, 2012
It was recently announced that Megabus, a popular express bus company, has expanded routes to now include New Orleans. People in Louisiana will be able to ride to Atlanta, Montgomery and Mobile for as little as $1 per seat. However, the announcement may have come at a bad time. Nationally, reports have been made of drunk driving and bus accidents involving Megabus buses.
Since 2006, ridership on buses has increased after nearly 50 years of decline. This trend illustrates that many travelers are taking more cost-effective trips and staying a little closer to home. Despite the increase in riders, some claim that bus companies are focusing more on their bottom lines instead of passenger safety.
On behalf of Domengeaux, Wright, Roy & Edwards, L.L.C. posted in Wrongful Death on Friday, February 17, 2012
Across Baton Rouge, people may be using a dangerous product every day. Even after a man suffered a wrongful death from using the item, little has been done to remove it from the market. Louisiana residents should be aware of the dangers of this product in order to prevent similar tragedies.
Billions of disposable lighters are available across the country. A large portion of the lighters are manufactured in China, and are therefore not required to meet safety standards. It is recommended that foreign companies live up to voluntary standards, but the lighter manufacturer in China failed to live up to even these standards.
On behalf of Domengeaux, Wright, Roy & Edwards, L.L.C. posted in Car Accidents on Monday, February 13, 2012
It seems as if there is a disturbing trend emerging across the country involving wrong-way drivers. Recent reports cite a number of car accidents when someone is either narrowly missed or hit by one of the reckless drivers. Just outside New Orleans on I-10 this weekend, a driver going the wrong way crashed into another car and the results were fatal.
The tragedy with accidents such as these is that oftentimes, victims of the accident can do very little to avoid them. Besides not being able to anticipate the presence a wrong-way driver, a victim may have no place to go in order to get out of the way.
On behalf of Domengeaux, Wright, Roy & Edwards, L.L.C. posted in Admiralty and Maritime Law on Friday, February 10, 2012
Many Louisiana residents around the Gulf of Mexico may be familiar with seeing cargo ships. While these cargo ships and barges are vital to American commerce, there is an alarmingly high rate of accidents that are experienced on board these huge vessels. Maritime injuries and accidents are very serious.
Government officials have promised a speedy response following a cargo ship accident that destroyed part of the heavily traveled Eggner Ferry Bridge. The ship was carrying rocket parts from Alabama and was destined for Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
On behalf of Domengeaux, Wright, Roy & Edwards, L.L.C. posted in Truck Accidents on Monday, February 6, 2012
The effects of an accident that involves a semi truck are frequently traumatic for victims. While there are many guidelines and restrictions are in place to protect Louisiana drivers from a truck accident, there are consistent challenges to theses constraints. It is up to legislators to determine what would constitute appropriate, and safe, changes.
There seems to be a constant struggle between safety and productivity when it comes to commercial trucking vehicles. Recently, changes were made to the hours of service that truck drivers are allowed to drive in a week. The pull between driving more hours to cover more territory and keeping drivers alert and safe has been an ongoing discussion. Frequently, truck drivers who cause an accident on the road are drowsy or distracted.
On behalf of Domengeaux, Wright, Roy & Edwards, L.L.C. posted in Mass Transit Accidents on Friday, February 3, 2012
Trains that travel through Louisiana carry both passengers and products. In some cases, the products that trains carry may be very dangerous or toxic chemicals that must be transported safely to a destination by ground. When there is a train accident or derailment, passengers can be seriously injured and the chemicals can spill and damage property and nearby residents.
In recent derailments across the country, there have been significant damages resulting from the crashes. In one instance, the train was carrying chemicals that spilled and may have seeped into the water supply for a nearby school. In another accident, three thousand gallons of diesel fuel spilled into the ground. Perhaps the most frightening train accidents, however, involve the passengers.
On behalf of Domengeaux, Wright, Roy & Edwards, L.L.C. posted in Wrongful Death on Monday, January 30, 2012
When a child is sick or injured and has to go to the hospital, every parent worries. While all patients should be able to expect to receive the best care possible, hospital and doctor negligence is still too common. In the most egregious cases of medical malpractice, a wrongful death is the devastating result.
Recently, a Louisiana woman had to bring her son into the hospital because he had suffered closed brain injury. During the course of the surgery, the mother claims that several instances of negligence took place.
On behalf of Domengeaux, Wright, Roy & Edwards, L.L.C. posted in Car Accidents on Friday, January 27, 2012
A 41-year-old Louisiana sheriff's deputy died in a four-vehicle crash occurring last week in the morning. He was not wearing his seat belt at the time of the car accident, according to statements made by a state trooper summoned to the scene. It is reported that he was hit by a dangerous driver. Reckless driving or distracted driving can often cause fatalities, and not wearing a seatbelt can decrease the chances of surviving serious injury in such an accident.
The officer was on duty when his police cruiser was struck head on by a Ford Focus driven by a 28-year-old male motorist. The driver of the Focus crossed the center line and crashed into the police. Two other vehicles became involved in the accident, including a Dodge Stratus, driven by a 44-year-old female, which struck the deputy's cruiser in the rear, and then hit a pick-up truck driven by a 42-year-old male motorist.
On behalf of Domengeaux, Wright, Roy & Edwards, L.L.C. posted in Admiralty and Maritime Law on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
The life of a person who works on an offshore drilling platform can be grueling. Many people who work on platforms in the Gulf come from Louisiana and surrounding states. They have long shifts, cramped quarters and work in dangerous conditions with unproven technology. Despite a sharp focus on safety on the rigs, drilling accidents are more common than most people would like.
While onboard some of these platforms, workers have access to a free restaurant, gym, laundry, and other amenities. They share bunks with their coworkers and eat together every day. This kind of environment would sound like a great deal, if it were not for all the dangers that exist.
On behalf of Domengeaux, Wright, Roy & Edwards, L.L.C. posted in Truck Accidents on Friday, January 20, 2012
As motorists, we rely on information provided to us in order to determine how we will drive to ensure our safety and the safety of others. One Louisiana man involved in a recent 40-vehicle car and truck accident on Interstate Highway 10 claims that the state and local authorities did not do enough to prevent the fatal accident from happening.
The accident is believed to have been caused by low-visibility from morning fog and smoke from a nearby marsh fire. Two semi-trucks and many other cars were involved in the havoc that resulted in the death of two people and dozens of injuries.
