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Louisiana's Truck Parking Grant Could Improve Highway Safety, But Illegal Shoulder Parking Still Puts Drivers at Risk

Louisiana's new truck parking initiative highlights a growing highway safety concern. Attorney Jed Cain explains why trucks park on interstate shoulders, how "sitting duck" truck accidents happen, and what injured victims should know after a Louisiana trucking accident.

By Jed Cain

/ 6 Aug 2026

Louisiana's Truck Parking Grant Could Improve Highway Safety, But Illegal Shoulder Parking Still Puts Drivers at Risk

Fiery Crash Shuts Down I-49 in Natchitoches: What Drivers Should Know About “Sitting Duck” Truck Crashes

A deadly I-49 crash in Natchitoches Parish is raising concerns about “sitting duck” truck accidents. In this interview, attorney Jed Cain explains the dangers posed by parked semi-trucks, Louisiana's shoulder parking laws, and how liability is evaluated after serious interstate trucking collisions.

By New Orleans Legal Examiner

/ 4 Mar 2026

A large tractor-trailer truck parked on the side of the highway next to a no parking sign.

2026 Law Changes Bring Major Shifts to Louisiana Personal Injury Litigation

New Louisiana laws that took effect January 1, 2026, change comparative fault standards and limit recoverable medical expenses in personal injury cases, potentially affecting car accident, wrongful death, and other civil claims across the state.

By Jed Cain

/ 2 Mar 2026

Louisiana state flag with scales of justice on top of legal book with gavel.

Fatalities in Oil and Gas Extraction Database Aims to Keep Louisiana Offshore Workers Safe

Oil and gas extraction is one of the most dangerous industries in the country, and a new report that analyzes database findings can help regulators understand how to prevent workplace fatalities in Louisiana offshore accidents.

By Jed Cain

/ 14 Nov 2023

Fatalities in Oil and Gas Extraction Database Aims to Keep Louisiana Offshore Workers Safe

New Louisiana Law Requires Locator Beacons for Offshore Workers

A new Louisiana bill will require offshore workers to wear life vests with locator beacons capable of sending distress signals. The law is designed to make a dangerous profession safer for workers transported to oil rigs via helicopter. A beacon can alert authorities to an…

By Jed Cain

/ 4 Oct 2023

New Louisiana Law Requires Locator Beacons for Offshore Workers

Louisiana Leads States in Distracted Driving Crashes

A new report has revealed a concerning trend — Louisiana leads the country for distracted driving crashes.

By Jed Cain

/ 19 Jul 2023

Louisiana Leads States in Distracted Driving Crashes

Offshore Workers Will Be Needed With Gulf of Mexico Wind Farm Locations Finalized

Climate change has already caused irreparable damage to the earth, even though scientists have raised alarms for decades about the immediate need for changes in how we live and the resources being exploited. The extensive use of coal, oil, and gas has led to the…

By Jed Cain

/ 23 Jan 2023

Offshore Workers Will Be Needed With Gulf of Mexico Wind Farm Locations Finalized

NTSB Releases Final Seacor Power Boat Accident Report & Safety Recommendations

On April 13, 2021, the people of Louisiana and across the U.S. were reminded yet again how dangerous and deadly the Gulf of Mexico can be for offshore workers. The Seacor Power liftboat transporting workers capsized just hours after leaving Port Fourchon, where a storm…

By Jed Cain

/ 29 Nov 2022

NTSB Releases Final Seacor Power Boat Accident Report & Safety Recommendations

How Offshore Accidents Lead To Worker Injuries

Offshore oil and gas jobs are attractive for a reason. The pay is lucrative, and employees can get weeks off at a time. Hundreds of thousands of people work in the industry, and many of them spend their time on offshore drilling rigs. While oil…

By Jed Cain

/ 13 Oct 2022

How Offshore Accidents Lead To Worker Injuries

Top Workplace Safety Violations in Louisiana Maritime Industry

Maritime workers do their jobs in extraordinary locations, whether on a boat’s deck, the helm of a ferry, a dockside loading area or an offshore oil platform. Every day, the country’s 400,000 maritime workers put themselves in harm’s way, risking serious maritime workplace injuries, including…

By Jed Cain

/ 28 Jul 2022

Top Workplace Safety Violations in Louisiana Maritime Industry

Who is Considered a “Jones Act” Seaman?

Regardless of the type of job, offshore workers generally face greater risks of injury and even death than those in other industries. Unsafe working conditions, and defects in design or manufacturing can make a vessel dangerous, leading to accidents at sea. Knowing your legal options…

By Jed Cain

/ 16 Mar 2022

Gulf of Mexico Wind Farms: Who Is Responsible For Offshore Worker Injuries?

In 2025, the Gulf of Mexico will be open to wind lease sales, and wind farms could be operational as early as 2028. Wind farms are most likely to be developed off the coast of Louisiana and Texas, creating anywhere from 7,300 to 14,700 offshore…

By Jed Cain

/ 14 Mar 2022

Gulf of Mexico Wind Farms: Who Is Responsible For Offshore Worker Injuries?