Apr 30, 2024 | Defective Product, Formaldehyde Exposure, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Safety, Workplace Injuries
Formaldehyde is a colorless, strong-smelling chemical that is common in consumer products like construction materials and chemicals. But did you know that it can also be found in food products we purchase at stores? Despite its ubiquitous nature in the environment,...
Apr 2, 2024 | Burn Injury, Defective Product, Product Liability, Product Recall, Safety
Nestlé is recalling more than 440,000 metallic mugs sold in Starbucks-branded gift sets due to safety concerns. More than a dozen consumers have been injured by burns or lacerations when the mugs broke due to heat or hot liquids. The Consumer Product Safety Commission...
Feb 20, 2024 | Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Safety, The Jones Act, Workplace Safety
In the vast expanses of the Gulf of Mexico, where offshore oil rigs dot the horizon and maritime operations hum with activity, safety is paramount. Louisiana, a state intimately tied to the oil and gas industry, has taken a significant step to enhance the safety of...
Jan 12, 2024 | 18 Wheeler Accident, Personal Injury, Safety, Truck Accident, Vehicle Accident
Multiple people were injured and at least one person has died after a huge pileup on I-40, near Santa Rosa, New Mexico. The pileup included at least 40 vehicles, according to reports, including many semi-trucks. Weather conditions at the time are thought to have...
Jan 4, 2024 | Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, Oil Refinery Injuries, Safety, Workplace Safety
The maritime industry stands as a vital pillar of global trade, facilitating the movement of goods and people across continents. As ships navigate vast oceans and unpredictable waters, ensuring the safety of maritime operations becomes paramount. Comprehensive safety...
Dec 12, 2023 | Burn Injury, Child Injuries, Defective Children's Product, Defective Product, Product Liability, Safety
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is warning consumers about the rising number of child injuries due to hairstyling products. Hairstyling products, such as curling irons or straighteners pose a particular risk of injury to young children due to the intense heat...
