by Florencia Doyharzabal | Nov 30, 2012 | Car Accidents
The number of vehicles on the nation’s roadways this holiday season is up, which means more motorists than ever will brave wintry conditions and busy roads to see loved ones in the coming weeks. Between heavy traffic and unpredictable weather, there are several...
by Florencia Doyharzabal | Nov 23, 2012 | Jones Act
Last week we talked about the high fatality rate in the commercial fishing industry and how the industry has traditionally resisted legislative efforts to intervene with safety standards. Traditionally, commercial fishing safety has received a dearth of attention on...
by Florencia Doyharzabal | Nov 20, 2012 | Products Liability
This week millions of Americans will hit their local malls and shopping centers to start their Christmas shopping and hunt for great holiday deals. As you consider gift-giving for the children in your life, it is the perfect time to think about toy safety and how to...
by Florencia Doyharzabal | Nov 18, 2012 | Jones Act
Commercial fishing is one of the deadliest industries in the United States, ranked as the most dangerous occupation by the Bureau of Labor Statistics from 2007 to 2010. From 2000 to 2010 the industry’s fatality rate was 31 times higher than the national...
by Florencia Doyharzabal | Nov 16, 2012 | Products Liability
A woman was hurled from a ride at the Louisiana State Fair in Shreveport this year. She was taken to the hospital after being thrown but, fortunately, her injuries are not life-threatening. The Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal was called in to investigate the...
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