REQUIREMENTS TO RECEIVE COMPENSATION THROUGH THE VACCINE INJURY COMPENSATION PROGRAM In order to receive compensation from the VICP, the plaintiff must show the following: 1. He/she received a vaccine covered by the Act or contracted polio from a recipient of an oral polio vaccine; 2. He/she is a U.S. citizen or a dependent of… Read More
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Motorcycle Riders Foundation Updates
EXECUTIVE & REGULATORY UPDATES – More Toll Roads a Possibility and Materials to Help Fight Distracted Driving Megan Ekstrom Vice-President of Government Affairs & Public Relations The Motorcycle Riders Foundation Toll Roads to Pay for Infrastructure Improvements? Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao this past week raised the prospect that needed infrastructure improvements may be funded… Read More
Maritime – Your Rights Under LHWCA
The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act allows qualified injured workers to receive federal workers’ compensation type benefits for their injuries without regard to fault. The compensation is more limited than that allowed under the Jones Act. This means if you are injured on a fixed platform in the Gulf of Mexico, you have a… Read More
Car Accident – What Happens When the Police Arrive?
So you have been in a car accident and the police have arrived on the scene. You will be asked to show a valid driver’s license, current registration for your car and proof that the car is insured. Answer the questions the police officer asks and try to remain calm. If you notice the other… Read More
Maritime – Jones Act Rights
What are my rights under the Jones Act? The Jones Act is a law enacted by Congress that provides protection to persons (“seamen”) who are members of the crew of a vessel. The Jones Act applies to inland river workers as well as offshore workers who work on a jack-up rig, semi-submersible, barge, drill ship,… Read More
Injured in a car accident?
What should I do if injured in a car accident? For any injury, no matter how slight you think it might be, you need to have a qualified medical examination. The examination will help you get the medical assistance you need as soon as possible. Who will pay for my treatment? Ultimately, the person who… Read More
Lack of Representation on Motorcyclist Council
Lawmakers Respond to Motorcyclists’ Concerns Over Lack of Representation on Motorcyclist Advisory Council Motorcycle Riders Foundation WASHINGTON, DC – When last year’s highway bill passed into law, motorcyclists worked hard to re-establish the Motorcyclist Advisory Council or ‘MAC’. By design, the MAC was created to coordinate with and counsel the Administrator of the Federal Highway… Read More
How LLF Attorneys Handle Truck Accident Cases
This is how Lamothe Law Firm attorneys handle truck accident cases: We immediately initiate our own investigation to establish liability on the part of the driver and / or the trucking company and / or the truck manufacturer. We thoroughly review and analyze all the evidence to a build a strong case including: Driver logs Black… Read More
News from the Hill – Legislative Proposals Affecting Motorcyclists
NEWS FROM THE HILL – RPM Act, Ethanol & Black Boxes, OH MY! Plus Transportation, Infrastructure & Tolls! Motorcycle Riders Foundation team in Washington, D.C. Though Congress has only been back a few short weeks, a myriad of legislative proposals affecting motorcyclists have hit the floor… RPM ACT – It was a one-two punch for… Read More
New Article Published, “Taxing Costs in Federal Court”
Lamothe Law Firm attorney Richard Martin recently published an article in the Louisiana Association for Justice publication, Louisiana Advocates. Mr. Martin is a veteran trial lawyer with over 30 years of experience handling personal injury and wrongful death cases including maritime, Jones Act, automobile, product liability, aviation and pharmaceutical claims. Mr. Martin has tried and… Read More
