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$55 Million Verdict in another Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Lawsuit

Johnson & Johnson has been ordered to pay a woman $55 million in a Missouri court due to claims that Baby Powder caused her ovarian cancer and she was not warned of the product risks. After using Baby Powder for feminine hygiene for 40 years, the plaintiff was diagnosed with

Extreme Muscle Pain Could Be Caused by Statins, New Research Suggests

Statins, a class of drugs commonly prescribed to control high cholesterol, have been found to cause painful muscle issues in some patients. Extreme muscle pain as well as rhabdomyolysis, a condition where muscle tissue is destroyed, have occurred in statin users. A recent study published in the Journal of the

Takata Airbag Fatalities Reach 11

With the death of a woman and teenager, the latest Takata airbag death toll has now reached 11 deaths in the United States. Just last week, a Jacksonville resident died after succumbing to fatal injuries caused by a defective airbag deploying in a slow speed crash. The collision occurred in

Ashley Philen Selected as One of the 10 Best Attorneys in Baton Rouge Area

Simien & Simien is proud to announce that Ashley E. Philen has been selected as one of the 10 Best Attorneys in the Baton Rouge Area by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys. Philen was recognized in the personal injury division. Selection as one of the 10 best attorneys

Simien & Simien Attorneys Named as Top Lawyers of Acadiana 2016

Simien & Simien is proud to announce that two attorneys at the firm were recently listed as part of the “Top Lawyers of Acadiana 2016” list in Acadiana Profile. Eulis Simien Jr. and Jimmy Simien were named as top lawyers in the Personal Injury Litigation category. The list of top

Louisiana DOT Working to Reduce Accidents During Work Zone Awareness Week

The Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development (DOTD) is warning motorists to not be “that” driver during Work Zone Awareness Week, which ends on April 15. The motorists the DOTD is referencing are distracted drivers; those who can be seen talking on the phone, eating, putting on make-up or texting.

History of Falling Increases Risk of Accidents for Senior Drivers

A recent study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety discovered that senior drivers who have previously fallen increase their crash risk by 40 percent. Although many accidents now-a-days are linked to texting and driving, driving while intoxicated, defective car parts or drowsy driving, this report sheds light on a

Johnson & Johnson Settles DePuy Pinnacle Cases for $500 Million

In a recent Texas hearing, healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson was ordered to pay an estimated $500 million to people who were hurt by the company’s Pinnacle hip implants. Pinnacle hip implants are faulty because they regularly fall apart more often than anticipated, which can lead to severe injuries such

Flooding Leads to Major Pothole Concerns in Livingston Parish

As victims from the flood damage in Livingston Parish clean up their homes, they are now noticing another problematic issue in their neighborhood. Roads have washed away in certain areas, creating potholes that can damage vehicles. Crews at Livingston Parish Department of Public Works are hard at work repairing potholes

Many Drivers Still Engaging in Reckless Driving Habits

Research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety estimates that 87 percent of drivers have engaged in at least one risky driving behavior in the past month. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that: 1 in 3 drivers have had a family member or friend killed in a car

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