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• Japan to Pass Maritime Law Regarding China

  Christina Cole | January 09, 2007 12:35 AM | 0 CommentsLafayette, LA

  Japanese Congress is expected to approve an act later this month that is aimed at legalizing maritime rights in an attempt to contain China's oil and gas exploitation on the East China Sea near disputed areas, reports Phoenix television.Accord to a report posted on the Phoenix website cites Japanese newspaper Sankei Shimbun, ruling Japanese Liberal Democratic Party will make a proposal to pas...

• Trucking Accident Claims Two Lives

  Christina Cole | January 03, 2007 1:59 AM | 0 CommentsLafayette, LA

  On Wednesday, an 18-mile stretch of Interstate 20 eastbound was closed in northeastern Louisiana; more than 12 hours after a tractor-trailer accident occured when the truck crossed the median, slamming into an eastbound rig.There were two fatalities.Graves, 63, was identified as one of the fatalities. He was driving westbound with his rig loaded with household products.Watkins, 63, was the other...

• Witnesses Sought in Three Car Crash

  Christina Cole | December 30, 2006 1:44 AM | 0 CommentsLafayette, LA

  A three-car-accident, on Saturday, has State Police looking for witnesses. The accident resulted in a fatality and closed the highway for many hours.Two cars, a Toyota Avalon and a Toyota Corolla were going westbound on I-10. Troopers are looking for witnesses who can give them some insight as to why both drivers lost control of their vehicles and veered off the roadway. The Corolla veered off...

• Louisiana Fifth Highest in Railroad Crossing Deaths

  Staff Writer | August 08, 2006 3:49 PM | 0 CommentsLafayette, LA

  A July 27, 2006 AP story points to flaws in private railroad crossings that may be detrimental to the public. In an attempt to put more emphasis on improving safety at privately owned railroad crossings, the Federal government's Transportation Department is considering a larger role in helping private landholders and railroad companies with this issue.All of this comes in response to the latest...

• What To Do If You Are Injured On The Job

  Tim Young | May 04, 2006 8:58 AM | 0 CommentsLafayette, LA

  A recent study in Michigan revealed that federal job-injury records may miss up to 60% of actual on the job injuries. This is due to the fact that records do not reflect injuries of government workers, injuries of the self-employed and because many employers may be hesitant to report on-the-job injuries.Louisianaworks.net offers a list of Key Steps in Workers' Compensation for Injured Workers....

• Timothy J. Young, Attorney at Law

  Staff Writer | May 03, 2005 10:51 AM | 0 CommentsLafayette, LA

  Mr. Young graduated cum laude from Tulane Law School in 1993. He is licensed to practice in both Louisiana and Texas, and he is a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America and the Louisiana Association of Trial Lawyers, including the Admiralty Sections of both Associations. Mr. Young has provided talks to lawyers in other states regarding the practice of maritime law. Mr. Young has...

• The Young Firm

  Staff Writer | May 03, 2005 10:50 AM | 0 CommentsLafayette, LA

  The Young Firm represents individuals who have been injured through the negligence of others. Located in New Orleans, the firm handles cases throughout Louisiana in both Federal and State Courts. The attorneys at the firm are also licensed in Texas which allows us to handle cases in Texas. We have successfully litigated claims in many practice areas including offshore accidents, automobile...

• Disclaimer

  Staff Writer | May 03, 2005 10:49 AM | 0 CommentsLafayette, LA

  The information found on this website should not be construed as legal advice and is not a substitute for professional legal consultation. You should not base your legal decisions solely on the information found in this site and you are encouraged to seek the counsel of an attorney regarding your specific questions or situation. The information found herein may represent the opinions or...