Between an explosive political climate and a global pandemic, the ins and outs of the U.S. justice system are more convoluted than ever before. If you are looking for more help on the latest changes in the legal system, you will find it here.
Each year in the U.S., approximately 1,000 people die from electrical injuries. About 400 deaths are from high-voltage exposure, such as power lines. In addition, there are at least 30,000 non-fatal shock incidents annually. Electricity is a vital part of our lives, but it can…
Philips will pay millions of dollars to resolve allegations that the company paid kickbacks to suppliers in exchange for them filing claims with the federal healthcare programs Medicare, Medicaid, and Tricare for Philips devices. Philips RS North America, a subsidiary of Philips formerly known as…
Thousands of people have filed lawsuits alleging that paraquat causes serious illness. New findings have led to more questions about the herbicide’s safety as these paraquat lawsuits work their way through the judicial system. One recent study found a link between paraquat and thyroid cancer,…
Until Hurricane Ian, it had been a slow hurricane season, and it’s easy to forget the devastating damage they can cause. The risk of a hurricane hitting Louisiana is still high, and home and business owners must be prepared. Knowing what to do after a…
Electricity is a vital part of our way of life. We’re highly dependent on electricity, making it easy to forget or simply not consider its dangers and the devastating effects of electrical accidents. While electrical injuries can happen to anyone and accidents can occur in…
A residential elevator manufacturer has recalled 31,000 units because the elevators can entrap small children, causing serious injury and even death. Florida-based Residential Elevators, Inc. recalled units sold between 1986 and July 2022 because a child suffered a severe spinal injury. The company now provides…
Hurricane Ida made landfall in Louisiana on August 29, 2021, exactly 16 years after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans and other areas of the state. Ida was the second most damaging and intense Louisiana hurricane on record, causing $75 billion in damages across the U.S.…
Louisiana suffers many types of natural disasters, but hurricanes pose the biggest threat, wreaking havoc across the coastal state each year. The impact of hurricane damage on businesses and homeowners can be devastating; homes are flooded, store inventory is ruined, and high winds and debris…
For years, victims have spoken out against priests and other members of the clergy who committed sexual abuse against them within the Archdiocese of New Orleans, only to be shut down time and time again. Most recently, their painful truths have been hidden through the…
The Atlantic hurricane season is underway, running from June 1 to November 30. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) has predicted an above-average hurricane season for the seventh year in a row due to La Nina and high Atlantic temperatures. Louisiana already faces multiple…
