According to a recent study run by researchers within New Orleans has found that, since Katrina, a significant number of heart-related emergencies and interventions have occurred. NOLA.com reports Researchers say chronic stress related to Hurricane Katrina has contributed to a significant increase in heart attacks in New Orleans. The study,…
In breaking news, Democratic Senators Bill Nelson of Florida and Mary Landrieu of Louisiana have called for initiating recalls on drywall originating in China. The South Florida Business Journal reports Two U.S. senators are calling for a recall of high-sulfur Chinese drywall that is believed to be causing metal corrosion…
WWL TV released a news bit last week that shows Louisiana is well aware of the Chinese drywall threat and are keeping track of complaints as they come in. Of note, the article quantifies just how much drywall may have come into the state for use in building homes to…
A YouTube video, embedded below, gives a quick two minute run-down of the Chinese Drywall issue and how it can effect homes and their residents. While it has a Florida focus, the same effects and problems are being reported in Louisiana and elsewhere.
While it’s hard to tell what type of drywall was used in your home after everything is painted and the home is officially a “home,” there are various health problems and symptoms that homeowners with drywall from China are experiencing. These symptoms include: Nose bleeds Breathing problems Allergy-type symptoms Nausea…
The Florida Department of Health issued a report on Monday that confirmed what the media and homeowners have known for months: Chinese drywall is toxic. Chinese drywall samples give off a sulfur odor when exposed to heat and moisture, according to a 66-page report released Monday by the Florida Department…
Residents of the Gulf Coast region are finding a new danger, this time in their homes. Chinese-made drywall is reportedly causing damage to health and property that the public at large, and Louisiana residents in particular, needs to be well aware of. (CNN) — Officials are looking into claims that…
Starting today and running through Friday, this blog will run through the emerging dangers coming up about Chinese drywall. Suddenly popping up on the news, this drywall is believed to emit gas that damages homes’ wiring and foundation while at the same time causing negative health effects to residents. With…
With the class approved, a judge in Orleans Parish awarded residents of Louisiana $1,000 each from Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance for how they handled claims after Hurricane Katrina. The Berniard Law Firm’s founder, Jeff Berniard, was part of the litigation and continued his record of helping residents get the justice…
The San Francisco Gate features an article that helpfully and articulately describes the difference between property and disaster insurance. Embedded within the article are links to other articles that help outline the grey area that can often exist on the issue. While this blog has tried to explain this in…