Louisiana's waterways and access to the Gulf of Mexico have long been a prime area for ship construction and launching. Mass construction of ships has brought many workers to the industry in the shipyards or shipbuilding companies. However, we are now seeing the consequences of certain practices permitted in these shipyards for many years, up [...]
The term “compassionate allowance” refers to the disability payments given by Social Security for certain conditions. In order to understand the term, we have to explore the concept of disability payments in the U.S. healthcare system. What Is a Disability in This Case? The Social Security Administration (SSA) has a very strict definition of a [...]
The risks of inhaling asbestos fibers are serious, especially if done over an extended period of time. Studies have concluded that asbestos exposure in the home or workplace can lead to serious asbestos-related diseases recognized by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) including asbestosis and mesothelioma, which is a dangerous form of lung cancer that is primarily caused [...]
Anyone watching TV late at night has probably seen out of state law firms running commercials for asbestos exposure cases here in Louisiana. As a firm that focuses our practice on such cases, we’re often asked whether or not these out of state firms can effectively handle these cases and what the pros and cons [...]
Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that is progressive, very painful, and invariably fatal. It is usually caused by exposure to asbestos fibers. It usually attacks the lungs, but can also affect other major organs. Companies that have used asbestos try to deny the link, but medical advances have resulted in compelling evidence to support [...]
Asbestos exposure has occurred in numerous workplace and industrial locales in Louisiana. Despite the fact that asbestos-related diseases were identified by medical professionals in the 1920s, the use of asbestos was not banned and not even regulated until 1970. Asbestos exposure and the resulting diseases like mesothelioma are frighteningly common in Louisiana. The following are [...]