Children have a large number of toys and activities to choose from. They can also use a number of safety devices and tools, like high chairs and car seats, to keep them secure. As a parent, you want to know that the items your children use are safe for them and won’t...
Accidents & Catastrophic Injuries
4 pedestrian safety rules that could save your children’s lives
A parent should nurture and provide for their offspring. Keeping children safe, especially school-aged children, can seem like a full-time job on its own. Children often have a well-developed sense of adventure before they understand personal danger. Nowhere is that...
Know your rights if you slip and fall in a big box store
As someone who has to go grocery shopping or to buy items outside of your home, you’ll probably go to a big box store to do so. A big box store, which is a store such as Walmart, Target or other large retailers, tend to offer more items in one place. This makes it...
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...
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...
The problem of the distracted pedestrian
Distracted driving is a problem all throughout the United States. It involves drivers allowing non-driving activities, such as eating, grooming, and texting, to take their eyes off the roads. When Louisiana drivers focus on things other than the task of driving when...
Amazon facing liability for defect products sold
Now, more than ever, consumers in Louisiana and elsewhere rely on on-line shopping to meet their needs. Today, it is easy to purchase anything on-line, whether it is an electronic device, bedding, home appliances, pet needs or food. While the convenience is clear, as...