Ride-sharing services brand themselves as a safe and efficient means of transportation. Due to concerns about safety, they have even broken down some of the statistics to show how low those risks are. For instance, one report claimed that the average in the United...
How can you keep your kids safe from recalled or unsafe products?
There are plenty of products on the market today that are unsafe. Some will be recalled in the future, and there may be some that are in your home right now that have already been recalled. It’s important to take steps to keep your children safe from these products,...
Does Roundup cause cancer?
If you’ve been paying attention to the news, you’ve probably come across at least one story of someone claiming that the weed killer Roundup caused their cancer. Roundup, along with many other commonly used weed killers, contains glyphosate. Despite the fact that...
Faulty airbag maker linked to potentially defective seat belts
Louisiana residents may be aware that the Japanese auto parts maker Takata filed for bankruptcy in 2017 following a scandal connected to faulty airbags. Millions of vehicles were recalled when it was learned that the inflators used by Takata were causing airbags to...
Common ways a motorcyclist can cause a collision
Motorcycle accidents can happen in the blink of eye. For the motorist, it may seem as if the motorcyclist came out of nowhere. And while motorists in Louisiana have a duty to practice motorcycle awareness, motorcyclists too have a duty of care when riding. The...
How to show negligence after a shopping injury
We all need to visit stores to get basic supplies and necessities. Therefore, when we visit a store, whether it's a small shop or a big-box store, we'll expect that we'll be safe during our visit. Those who are injured after a slip-and-fall injury in a supermarket are...
Premises liability and the status of the injured party
When a person is injured on another person’s property, the question of who is responsible for the injury arises. Property owners in Louisiana have a duty to keep their premises reasonable safe so that those who enter their property are not injured. If they fail in...
Steps to preserving important evidence after a rideshare accident
What you do after an accident in a rideshare vehicle matters, particularly if you believe you have a valid reason to move forward with a personal injury claim at some point in the future. If you were in a Lyft, Uber or other type of rideshare vehicle when you were in...
Alterations and product liability claims
Every year, Louisiana residents buy many new products to meet their personal and professional needs. From clothing to cooking utensils, new cars to craft supplies, consumer goods enter American households each and every day. Many of the goods that are sold to...
What are the long-term costs of a spinal cord injury?
A serious motor vehicle accident can easily lead to catastrophic injuries, including spinal cord injuries. A spinal cord injury victim in Covington may simply want to focus on recovery, but it is likely their life will never be the same, both physically and...
