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New Study: Any Amount of Alcohol May Contribute to Unsafe Driving
We all know drinking and driving is a major cause of serious injuries and fatal car accidents. In Louisiana and across much of the United States the blood alcohol limit is 0.08 percent. Driving with a blood alcohol content below 0.08 percent is legal and believed to...
To Prevent Distracted Driving, Buckle Up The Dog
Distracted driving is the root of many auto accidents in Louisiana and across the United States. Distracted driving has a wide definition as being any activity that takes the driver's concentration away from the road. When thought about in the context of distracted...
Some of nation’s beaches suffer environmental land contamination and water contamination
The beaches in the United States are subjected to more environmental land contamination and water contamination than many beach-goers probably realize. A recent study shows that contamination is still a big problem at beaches in the United States. Beaches in the...
Documentary on McDonald’s Coffee Case challenges Americans to think about “Frivolous” Lawsuits
The documentary "Hot Coffee" debuts next Monday, June 27 at 8 p.m. Central Standard Time on HBO. The documentary is a challenge to and an analysis on the American public's long-held belief that the plaintiff in the McDonald's Coffee Case profited from spilling hot...
Majority of teen drivers experience near miss car accidents
How often have you driven down the road and witnessed another driver take the shoulder to avoid the rush of brakes lights in front of him? How often have you seen another driver slam on the brakes to avoid a rear-end car accident? These types of incidents are called...
Most teen car accidents occur in the summer
Summer time is generally a laid back time for everyone. Full of vacations and group activities, many people choose the summer time to enjoy themselves. Parents; however, should be aware that summer time is the season when most teen auto accidents occur. As usual it...
Supplier Of Defective Chinese Drywall Agrees To Settlement
The supplier of defective Chinese drywall has settled a products liability suit for $55 million, but the preliminary settlement must still be approved by a federal judge in New Orleans, Louisiana. The products liability case stems from defective drywall sheets that...
Recent inflatable ride accidents may demonstrate product liability issues
A string of inflatable amusement ride accidents may be caused by product liability issues. Over the last two months, at least 10 inflatable amusement rides like bounce houses or inflatable slides have collapsed from weight or toppled from wind. The amusement ride...
Louisiana man pleads guilty to drinking and driving car accident
Despite the efforts of public information campaigns and law enforcement, drinking and driving remains a major cause of car accidents every year in Louisiana. Drivers who drink before they drive often believe they are sober enough to drive home. When drivers make the...
We Win Cases They Now Teach in Law Schools
