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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

Worst Cars for Teen Drivers

The risk of death among teen drivers is three times higher than for adult drivers over age 20. With our youth at such high risk, it’s important that the vehicles they drive offer the best in safety protection. Unfortunately, older vehicles, which are popular for drivers in this age group,

500,000 Diesel Vehicles in U.S. Recalled as Volkswagen CEO Quits

The federal government has called on Volkswagen to recall 500,000 diesel vehicles in the U.S. after the company admitted to using “defeat device” software to cheat on emissions tests. The world’s largest automaker revealed that software in the vehicles knew when an emissions test was being conducted. Under testing conditions,

GM to Pay $900 Million for Ignition Switch Fiasco

General Motors (GM) has been ordered to pay $900 million for their defective ignition switch scandal. For almost ten years, they covered up the reality that switches could slip out of place and cut power to the engine. These faulty switches resulted in 124 deaths and 275 injury claims, leaving

Two Students Fatally Injured in Houston School Bus Accident

Two students were fatally injured in a school bus accident on the 610 South Loop in Houston, Texas on Tuesday morning. Around 7 a.m., a Houston Independent School District (HISD) school bus was headed east on the 610 South Loop when a late-model Buick LaSabre headed in the same direction

1.5 Million Ram Pickup Trucks Recalled for Airbag Issues

Fiat Chrysler has announced that they are recalling 1.5 million trucks to fix issues with side-impact and driver’s side airbags. The trucks are being recalled for steering wheel wires that may be worn down after continual contact with a spring. This friction can lead to a short circuit that can

Driver Sober Campaign Aims at Cracking down on DUIs

On Aug. 21, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched its annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled” over campaign in an effort to crackdown on drunk drivers. The campaign continues through Labor Day weekend. Approximately 10,000 law enforcement agencies across the country have joined the NHTSA’s campaign to enforce a

Abandoned Oil Wells Causing Environmental Damage

Abandoned, old oil wells in and around Texas and Louisiana are beginning to wreak havoc on the environment. In Fort Stockton, Texas, a cluster of old oil test wells have led to water spilling from deep aquifers. The pools of water have produced dead vegetation within a 30-foot radius. Since

Simien & Simien Opens New Location in New Iberia, Louisiana

Simien & Simien is excited to announce that the law firm has opened a new office location in New Iberia, Louisiana. Located at 424 West Main Street, the office opened in early August. Our newest attorney, Ashley E. Philen, will be the main point person at the New Iberia office.

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