In the aftermath of the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon and the disastrous oil spill that now encroaches on Louisiana’s coastline, many individuals and business will be looking for a way to handle the massive financial burden associated with clean up and recovery. Luckily, the law provides a way for them to collect some damages.
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An explosion has occurred in the Gulf of Mexico on an offshore oil rig. While details are scarce at this time, updates will be posted as they become available.
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As reported on our sister blog, Dow Chemical has experienced another chemical leak in Southeast Louisiana. This time involving the very dangerous titanium tetrachloride. The incident has led to the evacuation of two schools and various roads while local emergency experts assess the situation. WWL reports Scott Whelchel, emergency operation director for St. Charles Parish,
Just before dismissing several hundred Walker High students for Spring Break, local police staged a mock car crash in an effort to teach an incredibly important lesson about safety. As students were still in class they heard a loud crash over the loudspeaker. Going outside, the students saw two carloads of their classmates in a
According to Baton Rouge’s Advocate, the chemical fire earlier reported is currently under control by the roughly 100 firefighters on the scene. Firefighters from Ascension Parish, East Baton Rouge Parish and others responded promptly to the incident and represent the multi-Parish effort being undertaken to combat the giant blaze. Photo courtesy of The Advocate The
A huge fire has broken out in Denham Springs at a chemical warehouse. 200 people have been evacuated and approximately 100 firefighters are reportedly on the scene combatting the inferno. The explosion, occurring around 2 p.m. alarmed the local community. Visible from over 20 miles away, even as far as Baton Rouge, firefighters hope to
The previously mentioned fire at a Coco Resources chemical factor in Denham Springs is now under control. Information will be updated on this site as it is reported.
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