Baby powder, also known as talcum powder, smells delightful, soothes skin, and prevents rashes, but many women who have developed ovarian cancer after long-term exposure to talcum powder have sued Johnson & Johnson for negligence in exposing them to the risks of ovarian cancer from their product, and won. Talc, which is the main ingredient… Read More
Plaintiffs Afflicted with Cancer from Exposure to the Weed Killer Roundup Receive Big Settlements
In the last year, two plaintiffs have been awarded damages in highly publicized product liability lawsuits related to Roundup, a weed killer made from glyphosate, a carcinogenic compound. These two lawsuits are just the latest in an ongoing controversy over the safety of commercial weed killers. The cases have had far-reaching results. For example, the… Read More
Affordable options to payday loans
If you’re strapped for cash until your next payday, you may be tempted to take out a payday loan. This shortterm loan comes due on your next payday. You give the lender a personal check for the amount you borrow plus the fee charged for the loan. The payday loan company then gives you cash… Read More
Don’t rely on these myths about airline prices
Over 2.5 million people fly in and out of U.S. airports daily on over 43,000 flights. Options for air travel are many, and to find the right price for your travel budget can seem overwhelming. Tips shared by friends and found on the Internet promise better ticket prices, but they aren’t always the best route… Read More
Special Consumer Product Safety Act provision hides dangerous products
It was only by accident that Consumer Reports learned of 19 infant deaths related to a defective product sold as an infant sleeper. Further research turned up an additional 13 fatalities known to be related to use of the Fisher-Price Rock ’n Play Sleeper and similar products from other manufacturers. The record of infant deaths… Read More
The most (& least) dangerous states for drivers in America
Check out this article by Hannah Harvard @ Policy Genius which list The most (& least) dangerous states for drivers in America. https://www.policygenius.com/blog/the-10-most-least-dangerous-states-in-america-for-drivers/
Louisiana Has Unusually High Rate of Work-Related Illnesses and Injuries
When neighbors gather on a summer evening in Houma, one of the most fun ways to pass the time is to listen to people trade stories of the physical and emotional strength they have had to display just to do their jobs. Many of the jobs that fuel Houma’s economy are physically demanding. You may… Read More
Houma Today Editorial: Louisiana’s Lenient Seat Belt Laws Place Drivers and Passengers at Increased Risk of Suffering Serious Injuries in a Car Accident
Part of the appeal of living in Houma is how, despite how the city has grown in recent decades, you are only a short drive away from peaceful countryside or unspoiled wilderness. Even if you learned to drive in the city, you probably know someone who learned to drive on Louisiana’s country roads, probably before… Read More
Do You Have to Pay Taxes on Money Awarded to You in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
As April 15 has come and gone, taxpayers all around the country are daydreaming about how they will spend their tax refund money, and advertisers know it. Advertisements for big ticket items flood your mailbox and light up your smartphone all spring. Of course, the reality is that not everyone gets a big tax refund…. Read More
New Treatments Offer Promise, but Living with Spinal Cord Injury Still a Major Challenge
If you are reading this post while standing up or without experiencing any pain, thank your spinal cord. Most of the time, you never think about your spinal cord, but it affects almost all of your body’s voluntary and involuntary actions from the neck down. It enables you to move your arms and legs and… Read More
