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Here is Frank Lamothe talking about his passion for justice and working for his clients.
LLF Admiralty Win in Federal Court
A win for Lamothe Law Firm attorney Richard Martin and our client! Defense motions to dismiss were denied March 20, 2017 in Willis D. O’Berry vs. ENSCO PLC, et al., No. 16-3569 “E” (E.D. La.). Mr. O’Berry, a Jones Act seaman from Mississippi, was injured during required helicopter escape at sea certification. The injury took… Read More
Compensation Requirements – Vaccine Injury Program
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
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
