Simien & Simien Personal Injury Law Blog

Some element of risk always attaches to daily life for busy individuals and families across the United States. The modern world is fast-paced and frenetic, with people always on the go.

Most of us take due care in going about our daily affairs, of course. We are thoughtful with our energies and activities and conscientious of others. We think before we act.

When you hear people talk about asbestos, it might sound like something out of the dark ages. In fact, many Louisiana readers might think asbestos is a specific product or item. It's really a combination of six naturally occurring minerals. These minerals form bundles of fibers. They are microscopic but are useful in manufacturing and industry once they are separated into thin, threads. These threads are highly durable and typically heat resistant and flame retardant.

You can discuss the scientific components and qualities of asbestos all day long. You'd still have no way to know if you are exposed to it at home or in the workplace unless someone certified to do so would test the air where you live or work to detect its presence. Sadly, many employers are aware of asbestos problems but fail to tell their employees or properly train them and provide equipment to keep them safe.

After a car accident in Louisiana, you may be required to report the incident. Below, our attorneys discuss the state's accident reporting requirements and why filing an accident report is to your benefit.

Merging onto the freeway or another busy road is a high-level driving technique that requires a driver to maintain the speed of traffic and pay close attention when approaching multiple lanes of traffic. Unfortunately, many drivers do not know how to merge in a safe manner and cause merging accidents that can result in serious injuries and substantial property damage.