Mesothelioma is a rare but deadly form of cancer that attacks the lining of the lungs and most commonly develops because of exposure to asbestos. High levels of repeated exposure that can occur on a job site can be quite dangerous and lead to severe...
Many people associate asbestos and mesothelioma lawsuits with late-night TV commercials and might not take them seriously, but Jeffrey T. Gaughan considers these cases among his most difficult. As an attorney at the Lake Charles-based law firm Baggett McCall, Gaughan deals with them on a regular basis because...
Regardless of the nature of your industry or profession, the responsibility of ensuring that you work in a healthy and safe environment must be a top priority for yourself and your employer. Perhaps one of the biggest dangers that employees face, and that employers fail...
[caption id="attachment_2308" align="alignright" width="300"] Oil Rig Explosion[/caption] A day after BP agreed to plead guilty to criminal charges over the deadly 2010 rig explosion that killed 11 workers and spawned its massive oil spill in the Gulf, another explosion and fire started on an offshore oil...
Appellate Court Upholds Award to Baggett McCall Clients in Citgo Petroleum Cases October 7, 2015: The Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeals upheld damage awards to Baggett McCall clients in a suit against Citgo Petroleum Corporation that arose from the 2006 spill of 17 million gallons...
Many of us have fond memories of our Spring Break adventures, either on family vacations or as young adults on road trips with friends. Unfortunately, those Spring Break adventures can leave you and your older children with a legal hangover that may last long after...
You always want to recover the most compensation possible from your personal injury case. That amount of course depends on the circumstances of the case, including the injuries you have suffered. Recovering the full value of your case doesn’t necessarily mean going to trial, although...
Ruling on Damages This matter came before the Court for trial on the merits, which took place from August 19, 2013 to August 23, 2013, regarding claims for damages made by the 45 Plaintiffs whose names are listed further below, as a result of a chemical...
There are several aspects to consider when finding the best mesothelioma attorney to represent your case - from understanding what mesothelioma is and how it affects you, to understanding your attorney's practice areas and experience handling these cases. Mesothelioma is a serious form of cancer that...
Louisiana is home to numerous young people who enjoy utilizing bicycles as means of transportation. This is common in the New Orleans and Lake Charles areas, and accidents often happen. Bicycles are much smaller than motor vehicles, which makes them difficult to see. The lack...
