PICKING THE RIGHT PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER
Injuries can be devastating. The road to recovery is stressful. It can be a long and frustrating process. The insurance company might refuse to handle your claim fairly, accuse you of exaggerating, or making things up. If you must file a lawsuit, it can be overwhelming. Typically, our clients have never been involved in a […]
Industrial Waste Disposal – Taking Advantage of Small Town America
Small, poor towns across the country are increasingly subject to the nearby placement of dangerous waste storage operations. Unfortunately, these towns rarely have full representation at the regulatory stage to ensure the safety of their residents. Stag Liuzza represents residents against the Town of Wheatfield in New York where companies dumped Love Canal waste. Stag […]
The Negative Impacts of Orphan Wells
Orphan wells, also known as abandoned or inactive wells, can pose significant dangers to the environment and human health. These wells are no longer in use or have been abandoned by their operators for various reasons. Some wells are abandoned due to bankruptcy, while others are disowned due to the depletion of resources. Environmental Impact […]
Regulation of PFAS in Juvenile Products
Polyfluoroalkyl and perfluoroalkyl substances, referred to as PFAS and “forever chemicals,” are highly toxic. The chemicals are known to increase the risk of numerous injuries including immune system suppression and certain cancers. Notably, they do not break down in the human body or the environment. Why Do Baby and Children’s Products Contain PFAS? PFAS are […]
The Danger of PFAS in Car Washes
PFAS are used in car wash operations for their water-repellent properties. Car washes utilize PFAS-containing products because they repel water, oil and dirt. PFAS Prized for Repelling Water, Oil, and Dirt Car washes use PFAS in various forms, such as sprays, waxes, and rinses. They apply these products to vehicles to create a barrier that […]
Oil Well Blowouts Injuring Workers
The Deepwater Horizon Disaster is the most infamous and dramatic blowout in recent memory. Many workers were killed and injured when this well lost control in the Gulf of Mexico. This is not an isolated incident. Injuries can and do occur periodically when oil wells blow out. Fortunately, the law provides recovery to injured workers. […]
Widespread PFAS Drinking Water Contamination
PFAS includes a family of synthetic chemicals, PFOA and PFOS, used in a variety of consumer products and industrial processes. Many call PFAS the “forever chemical” because it persists in the environment. While these chemicals are highly useful, studies link PFAS to a number of health and environmental risks. A review of certain statistics highlight […]
Price of Pesticides: DC v. Velsicol Chemical
On October 13, the Attorney General for the District of Columbia sued a pesticide manufacturer for polluting D.C. waterways and natural resources. That company, Velsicol Chemical, LLC, was the sole manufacturer of chlordane, one of the most widely used pesticides in the United States until it was banned by the EPA in 1988. The District […]
Do you have a right to a healthy environment?
Most people may assume that the right to clean air and water is a given in the United States. We are a first world nation and global leader. However, the amount of environmental contamination and environmental disasters in this country demonstrate that a healthy environment is not guaranteed. Right to a Healthy Environment in State […]
Water Treatment for PFAS Contamination
PFAS chemicals, both PFOA and PFOS, present a significant threat to drinking water supplies in the U.S. PFAS travels through soil and leaches into groundwater because it has a high-water solubility. Once it is in the environment, it persists. PFOA and PFOS fails to break down over time in the natural environment. Therefore, cities and […]