by Florencia Doyharzabal | Dec 14, 2012 | Environmental Law
Two weeks ago in New Jersey, a railroad bridge over Mantua Creek collapsed, sending four tanker cars plunging into the creek. Some 100,000 gallons of vinyl chloride spilled from the railcars and raised a thick toxic cloud. Vinyl chloride, a component of PVC plastic,...
by Florencia Doyharzabal | Dec 14, 2012 | Products Liability
Recently we discussed the importance of keeping toy safety in mind as you go about your Christmas shopping. Nothing can kill the festive mood of the holidays like a trip to the emergency room, or the news that an avoidable toy-related accident could have lasting...
by Florencia Doyharzabal | Dec 13, 2012 | Car Accidents
It can be easy to think that if you’re a good driver, you won’t be in a car accident. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. While a driver’s skill and experience has a lot to do with whether he or she can avoid auto accidents, we all know that...
by Florencia Doyharzabal | Dec 10, 2012 | Jones Act
Last month we discussed Louisiana’s impressive performance in the Occupational Health & Safety Administration’s annual Survey of Occupational Illnesses and Injuries. In 2011, Louisiana had the lowest rate private industry work-related injuries and...
by Florencia Doyharzabal | Dec 8, 2012 | Jones Act
Over a year ago, in the wake of the 2010 BP oil disaster, a federal agency was given authority to audit offshore oil and gas operators. Those operators were also required to put new safety systems into place to help ensure that another catastrophic disaster would not...
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