Railroad Workers Face High Cancer Risks from Asbestos and Benzene Exposure, Can Recover under Special FELA Law Americans depend on the railroad system for the goods they use every day to a much greater extent than most realize. Trains are on the move 24 hours a...
RECOVERING FOR AN OFFSHORE INJURY As a state located on the coast with many residents employed in the energy industry, Louisiana has its share of offshore accidents. Because these jobs often involve difficult working conditions and are subject to complex rules that have developed over many...
Dealing with the death of a loved one is no easy task, and the situation only grows worse in the case of wrongful death. Families must deal with the loss of a beloved family member as well as the loss of economic stability due to...
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects between 2000 to 3000 people per year with an average survival rate of only one year. Following a diagnosis, a patient usually exhibits symptoms such as shortness of breath, abdominal pain, and weight loss. While the physical...
In an instant an average person can go from healthy to handicapped. With simple things suddenly hard to accomplish after a traumatic accident, a person needs to rely on family members or other caregivers to work towards recovery and adapt to permanent conditions. Each person...
Petroleum is a naturally occurring fossil fuel which means it exists largely in the machines we use in everyday life. However, with the greater use of petroleum products in certain areas, there is the risk of excessive petroleum exposure. For occupations surrounding heavy machinery and...
An accident lawyer sees an unfortunate amount of motorcycle accidents every year. Let’s face it, motorcycles can give you all the speed and style of a car but only half the safety features. Without seat-belts, exterior frames, or the stabilization of four wheels, motorcycle riders...
It's time to congratulate Baggett McCall partner Erin Alley! Drivers have a responsibility to be cautious while operating a motor vehicle. When drivers neglect this responsibility, tragedy is often the result. Tragedy can take the form of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and even the loss...
The 2016 elections are just around the corner and as with every election cycle the people will choose more than just a new president. On the ballot in Louisiana this November the people will choose a new Louisiana Supreme Court judge. This is a critically...
Asbestos In Your home “DANGER: CONTAINS ASBESTOS, A KNOWN CARCINOGEN” the sign on your drywall reads, or rather it would in a perfect world. In a perfect world, that sign wouldn’t be needed, nor would there be asbestos in your home. Unfortunately, asbestos can be found...
