10 Ways to Keep Safe on the Road
Spring and summer vacations mean more road traffic. The more cars on the road, the more dangerous it can be. Your safety is important and there are some things you can do to help make sure you keep yourself and others safe. Wear your seatbelt. This is the one of the most preventable ways to […]
Should Superfund Sites Still Shock Us?
Recently an article discussing 100 people being diagnosed with cancer from the same New Jersey high school came across my desk. It was sent to me by multiple people who were all shocked and horrified by the fact that so many members of a single community suffered from such serious conditions from a Superfund Site […]
Can I Sue a Pipeline Company for Damages?
People impacted by pipeline incidents often wonder “Can I sue a pipeline company?” The short answer is yes. Pipeline owners and operators are responsible under the law for any damages they negligently cause, and in some instances, may be held strictly liable. Pipelines Can Leak or Explode Causing Damages You may hear in the news […]
Oilfield Legacy Litigation
Historically, oil and gas companies operating in Louisiana from the early 1900s through the 1980s had very poor waste management practices. These practices in combination with little to no oversight left a “legacy” of pollution in Louisiana. The resulting litigation has been coined “legacy litigation.” WHAT IS LEGACY LITIGATION? The oil and gas industry branded […]
What is an MDL or Multidistrict Litigation?
Multidistrict Litigation, or MDL, is the consolidation of cases that involve common questions of fact. The cases are centralized in one court, and one judge oversees all pretrial discovery (taking of depositions and exchange of documents and information). How is an MDL created? Seven federal judges serve on the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, known […]
Can Fire Fighting Foam Cause Cancer?
Exposure to fire fighting foam can cause cancer. Many fire fighters were exposed to C8 chemicals in fire fighting foam. These chemicals include PFAS, PFOA, and PFOS. Exposures to these chemicals have been scientifically proven to cause cancer by attacking the immune system. Lawsuits for Exposure to Firefighting Foam Firefighters have filed thousands of lawsuits […]
Fossil Fuel Dependence
A common retort to the U.S.’s renewed push towards cleaner, renewable energy and away from fossil fuels is that “we will never get rid of oil, it’s in everything.” While most people associate oil with gasoline and driving, the refining of oil produces a wide variety of petroleum-based products from PVC to panty hose from […]
Firefighter Foam and Lawsuits
There are lots of questions around firefighting foam and the pending lawsuits. Finding answers can be difficult. We’re here to help.
I’ve settled my case- now what?
Once you have settled your case, there are still quite a few things that must happen before funds can be disbursed. This includes your portion of the settlement. If you have entered into a contingency fee agreement with your attorneys, this includes your attorney’s fees and expenses. Settlement Agreement First, your attorneys and the defense […]
How do I report an environmental concern?
When faced with an environmental concern, many people wonder “What can I do?” or “Who should I tell?” While the system for reporting environmental concerns isn’t perfect, there are resources for concerned citizens. Reporting environmental concerns can help the problem be addressed quicker and aid the appropriate authorities in tracking releases. Reporting a Violation of […]