The LHWCA is a federal law that provides compensation, medical care, and vocational rehabilitation to employees injured while working in navigable waters of the United States. Compensation is also available for those working in loading, unloading, repairing, or vessel building. For example, a docks accident would qualify for compensation.

Libel and slander are two types of defamatory statements. Libel is written, while committing slander is done orally. A defamatory statement qualifies as a falsely stated fact that causes injury or damage to the statement’s subject. A defamation statement must be negligently or intentionally communicated or published to a third party to qualify for a defamation lawsuit.

In the face of disaster, many people automatically expect that insurance companies will be on their side, helping them with honest practices, dependable policies, and fair payouts.

This isn’t always the case, though. So, when is it time to get an insurance defense attorney involved?

The Louisiana Department of Insurance has set up a Hurricane Ida Mediation Program to help those affected by the disaster dispute insurance claims.