As the weather gets colder and more people start turning on their heat, there is a greater risk of heating oil spills. These sorts of spills may sound relatively banal, but in reality they can cause serious damage to you, your home, and your family, and can become incredibly costly to clean up. But what exactly are the health and environmental risks of a heating oil spill, and how might that impact you?
(more…)The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) celebrated its annual July 4 campaign against drunk driving. This campaign was meant to remind people of the dangers of drunk driving, as well as to spread awareness of ways to avoid driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Holidays such as July 4 tend to see much higher rates of drunk driving compared to other times of the year, with the summer being one of the worst times of the year for DUIs.
(more…)An article recently appeared in Law360 on Williams Cedar’s lawsuit against Unilever on behalf of a couple whose five-year-old daughter, who was immunocompromised, died after being exposed to toxic bacteria from Laundress cleaning products. To read the article, click here.
Millions of people across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and the rest of the United States rely on heating oil to keep their homes warm during the winter. However, there is a downside to this form of heating, as there is always the risk of heating oil spills, which can both cause environmental harm and can be potentially hazardous to any people nearby. But what causes domestic heating oil spills, and what should you do if one happens in or near your home?
(more…)A recent study by the Yale School of Public Health has found that children that live near fracking sites are at a higher risk of developing leukemia. The study, published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, shows that children that live within two kilometers of a fracking site are between two to three times more likely to develop acute lymphoblastic leukemia between the ages of two and seven. This study shows the high risk that the practice poses to people, despite claims that energy companies are taking appropriate measures to protect public health.
(more…)You may sometimes hear references in the media to a “toxic tort” case. But what is a “toxic tort,” and why might it matter to you?
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