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Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act

Tuesday, July 27, 2010 by Joseph F. Gaar

Attorneys at the Gaar Law Firm focus much of their practice on Admiralty and Maritime law in Louisiana.  The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act is a federal workers' compensation scheme that provides far greater benefits then th... Read More
Posted at 17:48 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Admiralty and Maritime Law

Insurance companies can NEVER be trusted to look out for your best interests

Tuesday, July 13, 2010 by Joseph F. Gaar

Insurance Companies are in the business of making money. They would never, ever pay the full value of any claim unless forced to. In Louisiana, there are stringent time limitations for filing car accident lawsuits. The insurance company for the person at fault is not going to remind... Read More
Posted at 11:59 AM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Automobile Accidents

What is the Jones Act?

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 by Joseph F. Gaar

Louisiana supports one of the largest Maritime industries in the United States. In the maritime industry, many of these people are employed to work on and aboard vessels of various types in Louisiana. These workers are entitled to take advantage of an unique body of law called the Merchant Marine Act of 1920.... Read More
Posted at 18:18 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Admiralty and Maritime Law
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