When the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded on April 20, 2010, it changed the culture of a region. Eleven men lost their lives and 16 others were injured. After the explosion, almost five million barrels of oil were dumped into the Gulf waters. Since then there has...
Month: March 2015
Wrongful death suit filed after defective medicine used
Individuals with chronic illnesses count on their medication and medical equipment to stay healthy. When the medical equipment is faulty, the result can be devastating. This was the case for a University of Chicago law student who lost her life when her medical...
Negligence claims in the state of Louisiana
While out for a drive on a Louisiana Sunday afternoon, you stop at the stoplight on a familiar street. As you wait for the light to change to green, your solitude is interrupted by a loud crash and the jerk of your vehicle. You have been rear-ended by a distracted...
Louisiana deputies found negligent in wrongful death suit
Some time ago, this blog reported on the January 24, 2013 shooting of a LaPlace woman. At the time, the family had vowed to pursue a wrongful death claim against Louisiana State Police. Recently, a decision was rendered on the wrongful death claim. After...