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Are Traumatic Brain Injuries Behind Aggressive Driving?

Have you ever dealt with another driver on the road who was extremely hostile to the point where it seemed like they were trying to start a fight? According to a recent study, there may be a chance that person has suffered some form of brain damage. If a person

Louisiana Waterways Among Most Polluted in Country

Louisiana’s rivers and streams are among the most toxic in the nation, according to a report by the Environment America Research and Policy Center. The toxic chemicals released into waterways include nitrates, dioxins and other poisonous chemicals. These toxins can cause cancer, birth defects, infertility, neurological problems and a host

NHTSA To Takata – Speed Up Recalls or Face Big Fines

Takata Corporation, one of the world’s largest producers of automotive airbags, was handed down a penalty which could cost them up to $200 million. The civil penalty was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) earlier this week and is the largest such penalty in the agency’s history.

Automatic Emergency Braking May Become Standard on New Vehicles

Earlier this week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems will be added to its 5-Star Rating system, starting with 2018 models. AEB systems, already featured on many new cars, work with sensors in the vehicle and automatically apply the brakes if a collision

Baton Rouge Halloween Safety Tips

Spooky decorations, scary movies, jack-o-lanterns, candy and costumes all make this time of year very exciting for children. While in the midst of all the celebration, it can be easy to forget about the importance of safety. To help Louisiana families have an enjoyable and safe Halloween, Simien & Simien

Car Ends Up in Kenner Canal Due to Poor Visibility

Every day, there are thousands of car accidents in the United States. The causes can include a host of issues stemming from driver negligence, but sometimes can be caused by poor road conditions or a defect in the vehicle. When someone dies in an accident, it is always a tragedy.

Toyota Power Window Recall Impacts 2 Million U.S. Cars

This Wednesday morning, Oct. 21, Toyota, U.S.A., Inc. issued a press release announcing that about 2 million automobiles in the U.S. are being recalled due to a safety risk. The issue involves a potential fire hazard with the Power Window Master Switch on the driver’s side. According to the release,

Louisiana Will Receive $5 billion of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Settlement

Earlier this month, British Petroleum finalized its settlement with federal and state lawsuits as a result of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The total figure is a record $20.8 billion. The claim includes cleanup and restoration costs as well as $5.5 billion in penalties for violating the Clean Water

Oil Spills Could Be Prevented Under New Federal Safety Regulation

Oil pipeline accidents have caused hundreds of deaths, thousands of injuries and billions of dollars in environmental damage. Environmental advocates estimate nearly 300 incidents involving oil pipelines occur per year on average. A new set of safety regulations release by the United States Department of Transportation hopes to reduce that

Fertilizer Plant Reaches $2 Billion Settlement with U.S. Dept. of Justice

A major environmental victory has been won for communities in Florida and Louisiana. Mosaic Fertilizer, one of the largest fertilizer manufacturers of potash and phosphate fertilizers, reached a $2 Billion Settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, as well as other federal and state environmental regulators. This ended a ten-year

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