As mentioned previously, two bills have been introduced to reform the forty year old 1976 Toxic Substances Control Act in Washington D.C. One was the bill introduced by U.S. Sen. David Vitter, R-La., and co-sponsored a bill with Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M. The Udall-Vitter Bill is basically an inheritance of U.S. Senator Frank Lautenberg, D-NJ. … Continued
Read MoreEarlier this week, U.S. Sen. David Vitter, R-La., co-sponsored a bill with Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M (Udall-Vitter Bill) to amend parts of the 1976 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The bill if passed, would subject many more chemicals to regulation, set minimum requirements and timelines for EPA testing, establish a fee system to finance the … Continued
Read MoreAccording to the Louisiana Record, a Westwego Louisiana woman named Donna Petrie filed suit against 47 companies earlier this year, claiming she was exposed to high levels of asbestos over a period of 40 years, which led to her contracting mesothelioma. Plaintiff Petrie asserts that she lived at 618 Keller Ave. in Westwego where various … Continued
Read MoreOn March 17, the New Orleans Supreme Court suspended Councilman James Gray’s law license for 2 years. The ruling followed the recommendation of the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board because the Court effectively agreed that Gray had mishandled the cases of several clients while practicing law as a private attorney. The high court also ruled that … Continued
Read MoreDoctor Who Allegedly Failed Subspecialty Exams and Gives Instructions in Spanish Accused in Wrongful Death Case The surviving family members of a woman named Patricia Espinal, recently filed suit against Peter A. Zimmerman, M.D., at Slidell Medical Rehab LLC, Advanced Medical Cares & Wellness Center, their insurer, and the Louisiana Patient’s Compensation Fund in the … Continued
Read MoreWhat Clients Need to Know about Louisiana Products Liability Law and how it Affects Asbestos Litigation Harrell & Nowak handles cases involving serious car accident injuries, truck accidents, medical malpractice, slips and falls, toxic exposures – any personal injury caused by the fault of someone else. We are recognized as one of the leading firms … Continued
Read MoreAnother lawsuit has been filed against car company General Motors – this time in the Orleans Parish Civil District Court this past December. A New Orleans woman named Patricia Collins claims that her 2005 Pontiac car malfunctioned by deploying airbags suddenly, with no warning. The complaint alleges that the plaintiff was driving her vehicle in … Continued
Read MoreThe start of all personal injury cases involves the most basic requirement: an injury to a person. While you might have other considerations on your mind if you are injured by another person’s negligence, it helps to know what the general process of a personal injury case is, should you decide to find an attorney … Continued
Read MoreIn its 17th annual collection day, industries in St. Charles, St. John the Baptist and St. James parishes will host the annual Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day April 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. According to NOLA, the collection sites will be in the Jerusalem Shriners Hall parking lot in St. Charles Parish, 1940 … Continued
Read MoreIn a personal injury case, you might hear attorneys talk about “pain and suffering damages.” While most people are aware that they can recover certain expenses such as medical costs and automotive repair costs from a defendant, an injured party can also recover pain and suffering damages. In order to get an idea of what … Continued
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