Louisiana Dram Shop Lawsuits
Can you sue a bar for overserving customers? The answer is different from state to state. The relevant laws are called “dram […]
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FDA to Update Regulations for Cosmetics
The FDA oversees the regulation and safety of drugs, medical devices, many food items, and cosmetic products. While some products, such as […]
Read moreOil and Gas Worker Injury Lawsuits
Oil and gas injury lawsuits remain a crucial tool in protecting workers’ rights and ensuring that companies operating in the industry are […]
Read moreCivil Jury Verdicts Explained
Juries remain an important part of our justice system. The Seventh Amendment to United States Constitution provides the right to jury trials […]
Read moreThe Danger of PFAS in Car Washes
PFAS are used in car wash operations for their water-repellent properties. Car washes utilize PFAS-containing products because they repel water, oil and […]
Read moreHow Lawyers Get Large Jury Verdicts
Clients often ask their lawyers, “How much money can I receive for my injury?” This depends on several factors. Lawyers consider the […]
Read moreHigh Levels of Heavy Metals in Dark Chocolate
Dark chocolate is known as a great alternative to milk chocolate because of its health benefits. It contains less sugar and fat […]
Read moreOil Rig Worker Helicopter Crashes
Oil companies and contractors often rely on helicopters to transport them to and from offshore oil and gas rigs. Sadly, these helicopters […]
Read moreGlobal Settlements in Multidistrict Litigation
Cases involving common issues may be consolidated into a Multidistrict Litigation, or MDL. Cases in a MDL are consolidated for pretrial proceedings, […]
Read moreHow Lawyers Apply Trucking Regulations
Many regulations exist to help prevent trucking accidents and injuries. Trucks come in all shapes and sizes. However, the most common truck […]
Read moreOil Well Blowouts Injuring Workers
The Deepwater Horizon Disaster is the most infamous and dramatic blowout in recent memory. Many workers were killed and injured when this […]
Read moreUnsafe Historic Oilfield Pollution
Louisiana is no stranger to oil and gas activities and the oilfield pollution that comes with it. However, oilfield pollution from decades […]
Read moreWidespread PFAS Drinking Water Contamination
PFAS includes a family of synthetic chemicals, PFOA and PFOS, used in a variety of consumer products and industrial processes. Many call […]
Read moreDamages I Can Recover if Someone Injured Me
Plaintiffs typically seek damages in cases of negligence. After suit has been filed, courts may award legal damages in the form of […]
Read moreEmerging Litigation: Acetaminophen and Autism
Several lawsuits have been filed against the manufacturers of acetaminophen over claims it causes autism. What is acetaminophen? Acetaminophen is an aspirin […]
Read moreMonetary Damages in Personal Injury Lawsuits
What Money Damages Can be Awarded in Personal Injury Lawsuits? The law defines damages as monetary compensation awarded to a plaintiff by […]
Read moreUpdates in Mass Tort Litigation
Mass Tort litigation is where many Plaintiffs have been impacted by the same product or device such that the cases are often […]
Read moreNew Litigation Involving Hair Relaxers
Numerous lawsuits have been filed against the manufacturers of hair relaxing products. Plaintiffs claim that the products cause cancer. The lawsuits allege […]
Read moreUM insurance for personal injuries
In Louisiana, every driver must have liability insurance. Liability insurance pays when you cause a wreck and hurt someone else. But your […]
Read moreNew Year’s Resolutions for the Environment
Every year, millions of people across the country contemplate the year that has passed and make New Year’s Resolutions. This year, we’re […]
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