Driver’s ed teachers will tell you to keep your eyes on the road at all times, but sometimes you need information that will inform your driving decisions, and that information cannot be found on the road directly ahead of you or in one of your car’s mirrors. Looking at speed limits and routes should not… Read More
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Prescripción de la acción judicial por accidente de tráfico en Luisiana
A statute of limitations is a legally imposed deadline by which you must file a lawsuit. If you file the lawsuit after this deadline, the court will likely dismiss your case. You might have heard that the statute of limitations for collecting debts is seven years; in fact, the laws about when it is and… Read More
Miles de consumidores han demandado a Johnson & Johnson alegando que el uso de polvos de talco les provocó cáncer de ovario
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
Importantes indemnizaciones para los demandantes afectados de cáncer por exposición al herbicida Roundup
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
Opciones asequibles a los préstamos de día de pago
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
No se fíe de estos mitos sobre los precios de las aerolíneas
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
Una disposición especial de la Ley de seguridad de los productos de consumo oculta productos peligrosos
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
Los estados más (y menos) peligrosos para los conductores en Estados Unidos
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/
Luisiana registra una tasa inusualmente alta de enfermedades y lesiones relacionadas con el trabajo
Cuando los vecinos se reúnen en una tarde de verano en Houma, una de las formas más divertidas de pasar el tiempo es escuchar a la gente intercambiar historias sobre la fuerza física y emocional que han tenido que desplegar sólo para hacer su trabajo. Muchos de los trabajos que alimentan la economía de Houma son físicamente exigentes. Es posible que... Leer más
Editorial de Houma Today: Las laxas leyes de Luisiana sobre el uso del cinturón de seguridad aumentan el riesgo de que conductores y pasajeros sufran lesiones graves en un accidente de tráfico
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