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June Saw the Highest Sales

June saw the highest sales of gas and oil drilling rights in Louisiana since October 2013. Eight leases were sold in June totaling over $3 million for around 800 acres of land in northern Louisiana. Only two companies participated in the lease sale, with Delta Title & Land, LLC purchasing

Pfizer Reports Shows Warnings of Link between Zoloft and Birth Defects

A recently uncovered Pfizer Inc. reports reveals that a scientist warned executives in 2014 about a potential link between popular anti-depressant drug Zoloft, and birth defects. The report goes on to recommend changes to the medication’s safety warning. The mass tort lawyers at Simien & Simien can help you if

Takata Corp. Reveals That Replacement Airbags Were Also Defective

In May 2015, Takata Corp. (Takata) announced the largest auto recall in history, affecting approximately 34 million vehicles. Now, the airbag manufacturer has revealed that many of the cars that were already repaired, will have to have a second airbag replacement. The Baton Rouge personal injury lawyers have been monitoring

Judge Determines that BP Spilled More Oil Than Originally Estimated

A federal judge handed down his decision on Thursday and declared that BP spilled more oil into the Gulf of Mexico than originally estimated following the Deepwater Horizon explosion in 2010. BP could now be facing a fine of $13.7 billion. U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier ruled that 3.19 million

Police Officer Injured in Five-Car Accident in LaFayette

A LaFayette police officer was directing traffic at Our Lady of Fatima School when he, and two civilians, were injured in a five-vehicle crash on Johnston Street. According to police spokesman Corporal Paul Mouton, a Chevrolet Tahoe was traveling north on Johnston Street and struck a car that was leaving

Car Seat Installation Safety Tips for Parents

Seven out of ten kids in child safety seats are not properly restrained, which means they are at an increased risk of being injured in a motor vehicle accident. When car seats are used properly, they can reduce the risk of an infant death by more than 70 percent, and

LaFayette Officials Think More Can be Done to Curb Drunk Driving

Despite recent changes to drunk driving laws that went into effect in Jan. 2015, Lafayette officials are exploring what more could be done to curb the number of people who drive drunk. The new law provides judges, prosecutors and defense attorneys with a clearer understanding of what is required when

Safety Tips to Prevent Pedestrian Traffic Accidents

Pedestrian accidents across the nation have been on the decline, but each day hundreds of pedestrians are injured in a traffic-related accident. The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention estimate that every two hours, a pedestrian dies from injuries in a traffic accident. The rate of pedestrian death actually increases

Texas Prison Bus Skids off Highway, 10 People Killed

Eight inmates and two correctional officers were killed when a prison bus skidded off an icy Texas highway, slid down an embankment and collided with a freight train on Wednesday, Jan. 14. The bus, carrying the prisoners to Sanchez Prison in El Paso, was not equipped with seatbelts and the

What is the Personal Injury Claim Process?

A personal injury claim usually begins after someone suffers an injury, whether it is from a slip and fall accident or by a defective product. Accident and personal injury lawsuits can take many forms, but the basic stages of a personal injury claim usually remain constant. First and foremost, there

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