UM 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 insurance can also cover you when someone who does not have insurance (or who does not have enough insurance) hurts you. La. R.S. 22:1295. This is called underinsured/uninsured motorist (“UM”) coverage. UM coverage […]
New 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 doing our own list of New Year’s Resolutions with an eye toward limiting our impact on the environment. If we each make small but meaningful changes, we can part of helping make a […]
Recent FDA Recalls and Safety Communications
When the FDA considers a product on the market to be in violation of its regulations, the FDA may issue a recall to remove the product or correct the defect. Recalls, withdrawals and safety alerts may be found on the FDA’s website. Below are some recently recalled products: Recent Product Recalls: Single to Double Strollers […]
What the Dry Shampoo Recalls Mean
Unilever, one of the largest personal care manufacturers in the world, recently recalled several brands of dry shampoo. The recalled products are all aerosol dry shampoos. Why was the shampoo recalled? The aerosol shampoos were recalled because they may contain elevated levels of benzene. The benzene is in the propellant used in the aerosol spray. […]
DC Court Scolds EPA for Improperly Registering Pesticides
On November 22, 2022, the US Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit granted a writ of mandamus against the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency). The Centers for Biological Diversity (CBD) and for Food Safety (CFS) brought the writ. The dispute arose eight years ago, when the EPA registered a new pesticide without meeting Endangered Species […]
EPA’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap – Year One
Recently, the EPA acknowledged the urgent public health and environmental threat caused by decades of PFAS pollution. Due to this threat, the EPA formed a Council on PFAS in April of 2021. The Council on PFAS was tasked with developing a national plan to deal with the threats of widespread PFAs contamination. In October of […]
How Oil Companies Cause Groundwater Damages
Oil companies damage groundwater through neglect and ill practices. This article will discuss several ways oil and gas operators historically pollute groundwater. This article will not discuss hydrofracking groundwater pollution. What are Legacy Lawsuits? The oil industry coined the term “legacy lawsuits” to describe civil actions seeking recovery of property damages caused by historic oil […]
Attorneys General from 17 States Senate to Pass PFAS Provisions in the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act
On November 8, 2022, Attorneys General from seventeen states and D.C. wrote to Senate Leaders Schumer and McConnell. The AGs expressed support for the inclusion of PFAS provisions in the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Both Military and Industrial States Want PFAS Protections These AG’s represent the following states and territories: Massachusetts Colorado Connecticut […]
Injured in Louisiana: How long do I have to file a claim?
Lawsuits for injuries can only be brought within certain time limits. After that, you cannot recover for your injuries. So, one of the first things your lawyer needs to know, is when the lawsuit must be filed. One-year statute of limitations. Generally, you have one-year to file suit for personal injury or wrongful death. The […]
How to Dispose of AFFF Containing PFAS
The dangers of PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” are finally being recognized. The Environmental Protection Agency recently lowered the allowable limit of PFAS in drinking water. Concerns over PFAS in pesticides, fast food wrappers, makeup and clothing are making headlines lately. PFAS is in AFFF used to extinguish petroleum and jet fuel-based fires PFAS is prevalent […]