In the midst of a long-awaited report from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the effects of fracking on local drinking water supplies, Louisiana residents of St. Tammany Parish continue to fight to try and ensure that their community is protected from plans to drill a hydraulic fracturing well in the area near Lakeshore … Continued
Read MoreMany Louisiana residents have experienced the sudden disaster that has swept over many homes, yet again. Due to recent floodwaters from Oklahoma and Texas forcing the Red River to swell up to 37 feet (7 feet above the flood mark), many are now rushing to use sandbags to protect their homes. This recent flooding has … Continued
Read MoreSeveral personal injury claims have recently been filed against certain airlines for toxic exposure to contaminated air, causing victims to suffer from Aerotoxic Syndrome. Aerotoxic syndrome results from breathing in airliner cabin air after it has been contaminated with toxic levels of engine oils or other chemicals. Symptoms reported include light-headedness, nausea, and motion sickness. … Continued
Read MoreAfter a recent study was published indicating that six healthcare institutions owned by the University of Texas (UT) lacked uniform non-disclosure clauses in medical malpractice settlement agreements, UT decided to bar settlements from prohibiting involved parties from reporting to regulatory agencies. This issue shocked the lead author and other faculty members as it applies to … Continued
Read MoreSafety concerns regarding vehicle collisions with wildlife crossing the road have been on the rise, particularly since there was a serious accident recently involving a car collision with an alligator. Unfortunately, alligators trying to cross the road are a common sight on the I-10 in New Orleans East, with a lot of them dead along … Continued
Read MoreSocial media websites like Facebook originally became popular because they helped people, oftentimes located far away from each other, to become or stay connected. However, social media is starting to play a large role in personal injury cases, more often hurting rather than helping plaintiffs’ claims for damages. Personal injury cases being affected by social … Continued
Read MoreRecently, a jury awarded $35.4 million to a woman who severely suffered as the result of medical malpractice. When 35-year-old Andrea Larkin sought treatment for dizziness in 2004, MRI and CAT scans showed that she had brain abnormalities. Proper medical procedure (standard of care) requires that any time a patient show that they have this condition; … Continued
Read MoreI found Nerd Wallet’s article on Louisiana insurance rates interesting, but a bit distorted as to the cause of high insurance rates. NerdWallet parrots two overly simplistic reasons – ambulance chasers and elected judges. These are the same two arguments put forward by the insurance companies who set the high premiums, profit from the high … Continued
Read MoreIt seems as though we hear about students being assaulted on college campuses every week, and what follows is sometimes the university denying the assault, campus police botching the investigation, and politicians calling for a strong resolution to this growing problem. While many students and their families are, understandably, focused on obtaining justice after a … Continued
Read MoreEarlier this month, residents from Charles Parish, including the St. Rose Community One Voice and Louisiana Bucket Brigade, held a demonstration calling for clean air and support of legislation requiring 24/7 air monitoring of an asphalt plant nearby their communities. Sadly, many residents are experiencing health issues due to the environmentally hazardous fumes coming from … Continued
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