The Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 1998 was passed by congress, changing regulations for companies in the marine shipping and transportation industry.

For Jones Act settlements, many injured seamen are quick to take any offer given by their employer. A Louisiana maritime attorney in New Orleans can offer advice on a Jones Act claim.

Despite advances in neonatal medicine, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy remains a common condition in the U.S., potentially causing cerebral palsy, brain damage or death to the infant.

What do I do if I get pulled over and have had a little bit too much to drink and think I’m about to be arrested for driving under the influence?

If a post-death power of attorney is granted by a testator, this is likely to expire, if the authorised person is the sole heir.

The latest traffic accident statistics released by the Nebraska Department of Roads show a downward trend in fatal accidents.

Children in Harlem and the Lower East Side face a disproportional pedestrian accident rate than children in other areas of Manhattan. Why is there such a large disparity and what is the solution?

In the United States, the US Constitution's 4th Amendment provides protection for US citizens from unreasonable search and seizure.

Oftentimes people assume that they do not have to file a police report if they are involved in a minor accident. But if you plan to seek compensation, filing a police report strengthens your case.

The jurisdiction for the enforcement of claims may depend on whether a choice of forum agreement was reached between the parties.