Louisiana Ranks Fourth in Train-Vehicle Collisions
In 2010, there were 106 train-vehicle collisions in Louisiana, including 13 deaths and 65 injuries.
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Boat Accident Kills New Orleans Man and Another is Still Missing
A 63-year-old man died in the accident and his 53-year-old brother is unaccounted for, according to a St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office spokesperson.
Read MoreOSHA Says New Orleans Air Traffic Control Tower is Unsafe for Workers
OSHA began its inspection last September and found six repeat violations and one serious violation at the control tower.
Read MoreSix-Year-Old Louisiana Boy Dies from Head Injury after Bus Accident
The bus picked up the boy along with several other children when his clothing caught on the outside of the bus door causing a serious head injury.
Read MoreOSHA Fines Louisiana Oil Refinery over $200K
A Calumet spokesperson said it plans to contest the OSHA findings at the Cotton Valley refinery.
Read MoreInattentive Truck Driver Causes Train Collision in Louisiana
Rescue workers transported the injured trucker to Rapides Memorial Hospital in Alexandria with moderate to severe injuries.
Read MoreNew Orleans Hospital Settles Hurricane Katrina Lawsuit
Family members of deceased patients as well as injured patients filed suit against the hospital alleging it was not prepared to care for the patients.
Read MoreTulane Medical Hospital Sued for Failing to Sterilize Endoscope
Tulane Medical Hospital made a medical error that potentially exposed the 360 patients to HIV and hepatitis from the non-sterilized endoscope.
Read MoreHarrell & Nowak hired to help family recover life insurance proceeds
H&N was hired by a family to help obtain life insurance proceeds for the death of thier nephew who died of cancer. The nephew purchased life insurance offered through his credit card that required him to pay his premiums with the credit card. The life insurance company quit billing the card, and then told the man his policy had lapsed for nonpayment. As soon as he learned that this, he sent the premium to the company and asked them to continue to bill the credit card. But the insurance company refused to acdcept the premium, reinstate the policy, or issue a new one because he had recently been diagnosed with cancer.
Read MoreTwenty-Eight Firefighters Respond to Louisiana Structure Fire
A golf cart plugged-in for recharging appears to be the cause of a fire last month in St. Amant. Protect yourself from fires and burn injuries. If your home suffers a fire, make sure you file a homeowner’s insurance claim. Our lawyers help people with injury cliams and insurance claims.
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