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Where Does Louisiana Rank in Hit-and-Run Crashes?

April 23, 2012 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

One of the worst aspects of being a hit-and-run victim is that you have to deal with all of the expenses associated with your injuries if the law enforcement does not catch the driver.

Tips for Using Your Space Heater Safely

January 04, 2012 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), over 25,000 residential fires begin every year from space heaters. 

Federal Judge Agrees with Bayer that Documents Qualify as Privileged in Yaz Lawsuit

July 08, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

The judge added that just duplicate copies did not go out to other attorneys does not negate their privileged status.

Four-Alarm Fire in New Orleans Guts Former Mayor’s Home

July 06, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

By 6:30 a.m., the 82 firefighters and 29 fire units had the fire under control.

Woman Shot in Eye at Halloween Haunted House Attraction

July 05, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

Approximately 20 minutes into the tour, an employee of the House of Shock jumped at her and fired an air rifle at her.

City of Kenner Wants a Jury Trial in Police Brutality Case

July 01, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

According to the family’s complaint, an officer grabbed her, slammed her into a parked car and slammed her to the ground.

Teenage Girl Dies from Yaz and Medical Misdiagnosis

June 28, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

Her father says Bayer promoted the drugs for off-label uses and ignored any serious risks of the contraceptives.

Woman Sues Bayer Drug Company for Daughter’s Death Caused by Yaz

June 22, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

According to the complaint, she died from a blood clot linked to the Yaz birth control pill.

Drug Advocacy Group Gets Out the Warning Surrounding Yaz Birth Control Pill

June 21, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

Some health problems linked to Yaz include stroke, heart attack, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, gallbladder problems and even death.

FDA Plans Safety Review of Yaz Birth Control Pill

June 20, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

There are approximately 7,000 lawsuits against Bayer alleging that the company failed to adequately warn women about the risk of health problems associated with Yaz.

New Orleans Police Officer Injured in Car Chase through City

June 17, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

The pickup ran through a stop sign along Press Drive and struck an officer’s SUV, causing it to strike another SUV and flip.

Woman Falls in Bathroom and Sues Apartment Complex

June 13, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

According to her complaint, the water created an area of slippery footing and constituted an unreasonable risk of harm to people walking in the area.

Former Employee Accuses ADT Home Security of Racial Discrimination

June 12, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

The basis of her lawsuit is that ADT did not give her the same number of sales leads that it gave white sales representatives.

Railroad Worker suffers work injury, as steel sliced his leg causing staph infection and requiring surgery - sues for damages

June 10, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

Railroad Worker suffers work injury, as steel sliced calf.  He says the steel in his leg remained undetected for two weeks, and he developed a staph infection.  He sued for personal injury damages

Man gets hurt in commissary, and sues for damages alleging knowledge of the hazard

June 09, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

Man gets hurt in commissary, and sues for damages alleging knowledge of the hazard.  The suit must go forward in U.S. Federal Court because the commissary is under the umbrella of the Defense Commissary Agency, which is part of the United States Department of Defense.

Four New Orleans Firefighters Injured by a Flashover in Lakeview House Fire

June 02, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

According to the fire superintendent, the type of flashover in the Lakeview house fire is one of the most feared phenomena in firefighting.  Make sure you have fire insurance, and if your home sustains a fire make sure you obtain the insurance proceeds that are owed to you.  Our insurance lawyers can help. 

Pregnant Woman Injured by Construction Equipment

June 01, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

According to her complaint, which the defendant removed to federal court, she could not walk around the pipe or over it.

Teenage Siblings Injured in Fall from Carnival Ride

May 26, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

The moving ride threw the two from their car and they fell approximately 15 feet to the ground.

Offshore Cook Files Suit for Sexual Harassment

May 24, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

In addition, his employer refused to give him additional work and ultimately fired him.

Worker Suing Railroad for 38 Years of Chemical Exposure

May 23, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

Doctors diagnosed the plaintiff with sarcoidosis, a chemical-related illness, and he filed suit earlier this month in New Orleans federal court.

Painter Sues Paint Manufacturers for Harmful Benzene Exposure

May 19, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

The plaintiff also alleges violations of strict product liability and liability under the Louisiana Products Liability Act.

New Orleans Refinery Worker Files Discrimination Suit against Employer

May 17, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

The plaintiff claims that the incidents of harassment and intimidation caused work-related stress and required medical treatment. 
 

New Orleans Woman Sues Landlord after Piece of Wood Falls on Her Head

May 16, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

The woman claims she sustained painful and progressive injuries to her entire body after the piece of wood hit her in the head.

Former AT&T Employee Alleges Company Told Him to Violate Corporate Policy

May 13, 2011 @ 05:26 PM — by Shirin Harrell

The ex-employee claims AT&T told him to violate corporate policy and guidelines.

New Orleans Fire Department Responds to Coffee Silo Blaze

May 12, 2011 @ 05:24 PM — by Shirin Harrell

Some employees think the fire started when something ignited the coffee dust.

Suspicious White Powder Discovered at New Orleans Hotel

May 11, 2011 @ 05:22 PM — by Shirin Harrell

The employee's skin began to itch once she opened the envelope of white powder.

OSHA Levies $182K in Proposed Fines Against Louisiana Company

May 04, 2011 @ 12:10 PM — by Shirin Harrell

The company failed to ensure that ammonia was properly labeled.

Louisiana Man Files Discrimination Case in New Orleans Federal Court

April 27, 2011 @ 09:00 PM — by Shirin Harrell

A Louisiana man filed a discrimination suit in New Orleans claiming race and gender discrimination.

Residents Praise NOFD for Containing Fire in French Quarter

April 26, 2011 @ 08:57 PM — by Shirin Harrell

New Orleans Firefighters respond to three-alarm blaze in French Quarter.

Target Removes Louisiana Slip and Fall Case to Federal Court

April 22, 2011 @ 07:19 PM — by Shirin Harrell

The plaintiff was at the Target store on Martin Luther King Boulevard when she allegedly slipped and fell on the store's floor.

OSHA Says New Orleans Air Traffic Control Tower is Unsafe for Workers

April 12, 2011 @ 11:02 PM — by Shirin Harrell

OSHA began its inspection last September and found six repeat violations and one serious violation at the control tower.

Six-Year-Old Louisiana Boy Dies from Head Injury after Bus Accident

April 11, 2011 @ 11:12 PM — by Shirin Harrell

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.

OSHA Fines Louisiana Oil Refinery over $200K

April 08, 2011 @ 11:10 PM — by Shirin Harrell

A Calumet spokesperson said it plans to contest the OSHA findings at the Cotton Valley refinery.

New Orleans Hospital Settles Hurricane Katrina Lawsuit

April 06, 2011 @ 11:04 PM — by Shirin Harrell

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.

Twenty-Eight Firefighters Respond to Louisiana Structure Fire

April 04, 2011 @ 10:58 PM — by Shirin Harrell

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.

Louisiana Police Arrest Driver after Fatal Car Accident

March 31, 2011 @ 04:07 PM — by Shirin Harrell

Louisiana State Police arrested a 25-year-old man from Bogalusa after a fatal car accident on Louisiana Highway 21 earlier this month.

Louisiana Woman Settles Sexual Harassment Case for $110,000

March 25, 2011 @ 07:00 PM — by Shirin Harrell

Brand Energy and Infrasture Services management and HR employees ordered to undergo training on sexual harassment and unlawful retaliation.

Worker Killed at Louisiana Refinery

March 22, 2011 @ 09:53 PM — by Shirin Harrell

According to Louisiana State Police, the odor of hydrogen sulfide initially caused an evacuation of the facility.  One worker was killed, and another injured.

Oil Platform Catches Fire off Louisiana Coast

March 21, 2011 @ 06:51 PM — by Shirin Harrell

The two male workers escaped a fire on an oil platform located approximately 50 miles south of Grand Isle.

Five Louisiana Refineries Rely on a Lethal Chemical

March 18, 2011 @ 10:14 PM — by Shirin Harrell

Five Louisiana refineries use hydrofluoric acid to produce high-octane gasoline, a toxic chemical so lethal tht an explosion could expose three million people to a toxic cloud. 

Department of Corrections Trustee Suing State

March 16, 2011 @ 10:06 PM — by Shirin Harrell

A Louisiana man is suing the state for a work-related injury suffered while painting at an area high school.

Doctor’s Son Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Fatal Car Accident

March 15, 2011 @ 10:02 PM — by Shirin Harrell

A prominent New Orleans doctor's son will spend four years in prison for a 2009 fatal car accident.

New Orleans Woman Wins Big Award in Slip and Fall Case

March 11, 2011 @ 02:31 PM — by Shirin Harrell

Judge rules Entergy negligent in a slip and fall case and awards the injured woman, who broke her arm and underwent four surgeries, more than $460,000.

Toxic Chemicals Found in Gulf Shore Residents’ Blood

March 09, 2011 @ 02:21 PM — by Shirin Harrell

Residents continue to experience physical complaints following BP oil spill.  One resident's blood even showed that she had chemicals in her body that were found in BP's oil and dispersants.

Oil Company Will Pay Millions for Clean Air Act Violations

March 08, 2011 @ 02:17 PM — by Shirin Harrell

A federal judge approved a settlement requiring Murphy Oil USA to pay $1.25 million for Clean Air Act violations at its refinery in St. Bernard Parish.

Environmental Activist Leads Forum on BP Oil Spill

March 02, 2011 @ 12:05 AM — by Eric Nowak

Wilma Subra, an environmental scientist and activist, was the key speaker at a forum on BP oil spill-related issues.

Motorcycle Accident Victim’s Family Sues Employer

March 01, 2011 @ 12:01 AM — by Shirin Harrell

The deceased's family is suing his former employer for a fatal motorcycle accident in April 2010.

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