As the International Business Times highlighted earlier this month, injury cases involving police misconduct—ranging from false arrest to serious police brutality —are growing rapidly at the moment. More and more people documenting abuse at the hands of the police—as well as the promise of settlements—are contributing to the rise. In particular, according to a study … Continued
Read MoreRecently, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) accused Volkswagen (VW) of selling nearly half a million diesel cars after intentionally bypassing minimal standards that screen for air pollution (in spite of these cars promising to be better on fuel efficiency and the environment). Specifically, the exhaust from the Volkswagen diesel engines includes larger particulates, which are … Continued
Read MoreAlthough getting exercise on a regular basis is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, it seems that every day, we hear about a new type gym or way to get fit that could very well place you in danger. Gym Waivers Typically, when you join a gym, you sign a waiver and release form … Continued
Read MoreThe Washington Post recently did an article on the potential repercussions of thousands of low-income patients in Louisiana losing access to reproductive health services if the state cuts of Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood, including access to necessities such as breast exams and HIV tests. The announcement from Gov. Jindal arose from a concern specifically … Continued
Read MoreAn investigation released this month revealed a number of environmental hazards on the sites of two federal government prisons: ASUP Thomson in Illinois and ADX Florence in Colorado—facilities built to house prisoners in solitary confinement. Specifically, a number of organizations sent a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) questioning why these facilities do not … Continued
Read MoreExpert witnesses are crucial to medical malpractice cases. They speak to what is arguably the most difficult hurdle with these cases—causation—because of their medical expertise. An expert witness in a medical malpractice case can also help to educate the jury about any other medical information that arises and the costs associated with certain injuries that … Continued
Read MoreThis month, officials with the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals found three cases of salmonella in the state of Louisiana—cases that are potentially part of a 27-state outbreak that has already made close to 300 people sick. Specifically, the cases were in the northeast and northwest Baton Rouge area (as well as out of … Continued
Read MoreRecent news coming out of California regarding labels for glyphosate—a main ingredient for many brands of herbicide—has consumers realizing that they have been exposed to a chemical known to cause cancer without any prior warning. Specifically, state regulators with the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (part of the California Environmental Protection Agency) announced (on … Continued
Read MoreMany are well-acquainted with the risks asbestos exposure poses re developing malignant mesothelioma, but a new published study now indicates that asbestos workers may also be more prone to colorectal, esophageal, and liver cancers. Asbestos & Colorectal Cancer Specifically, doctors at the University of Caen measured cancer incidence amongst asbestos plant workers between the years … Continued
Read MoreBankRate.com just released a report finding that Louisiana is the worst state for drivers. The report ranked each of the states based on fatal crashes, car thefts, commute times, vehicle expenses, gas prices, and insurance premiums. The report specifically favored states where gas, car repairs, and other costs were kept reasonable. They also provided points … Continued
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