When you think of the days of the year when people are more likely to drive after drinking, you probably wouldn't even consider Thanksgiving Eve in your top 10. Regardless, it is a dangerous time to be on the roads. The night before Thanksgiving is sometimes called...
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What is it like to work in the petrochemical industry?
South Louisiana and Southeast Texas are major players in our country's petrochemical industry. In fact, it's likely that you may work there yourself or have close family members and friends who do. But what is life really like for those who work in this booming energy...
How maritime law affects compensation for worker injuries at sea
Most workers in the United States are covered by workers' compensation when they are injured at work. This enables them to gain back damages for any expenses associated with their work injury, from medical bills to lost wages. This compensation is generally awarded...
Use your head and be smart about driving safely
Accidents can and do happen out of the blue, but far more often, an accident has been in the making for a while. Consider the person who knows that they are driving around on bald tires but is surprised when the blowout at 70 mph causes a multi-car pile-up. Yes, it...
I live in Texas and got in a wreck in Lake Charles. What do I do?
Because there are so many petrochemical plants dotting the landscape along the Louisiana and Texas borders, there are a lot of workers commuting to jobs in one state from the other. That inevitably translates to numerous accidents on the interstates during the...
What are the most common causes for commercial truck wrecks?
Staying safe on the modern roads involves not just committing to sober and attentive driving but also to taking direct steps to mitigate the risks involved with driving. To prevent a collision, you need to understand what primary causes create the risk for that...
Make teen drivers aware of “100 deadliest days of summer”
Parents of teen drivers have anxiety as a constant companion whenever their teenagers grab the keys and head out the door. It's hard to let go and let teens drive when a single wrong move could remove them permanently from your life. Soon, however, those parents may...
2 petrochemical site fires endanger residents
The southeast regions of both Louisiana and Texas share many commonalities, including a plethora of petrochemical plants dotting the horizon. These plants are the lifeblood of their communities, bringing jobs and opportunities to the residents. But along with the...
The chemical industry creates a risk of toxic exposure
There are a number of chemical companies in the Lafayette part of Louisiana. They provide stable employment to a significant amount of the local population. They also provide important chemical compounds that other businesses and industries rely on. As an industry,...
Identifying the right defendant after a truck accident
Truck accidents are often some of the most complex collisions to understand, especially for victims building their personal injury or property damage claims. In addition to the normal complications that any traffic accident can create, large trucks often involve...