Children are easily distracted and unpredictable, and many young kids do not know how traffic operates. Sadly, auto accidents cause 1 in 4 unintentional injury deaths to children in the United States. As such, all motorists should know how to adjust their behavior when driving in school zones, residential neighborhoods and other areas with young …
Distracted driving is a leading cause of car accidents in the United States. In 2014, more than 3,000 Americans lost their lives in distracted-driving crashes, and 431,000 suffered injuries. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration groups all distractions into three categories: Visual: Any distraction that takes your eyes off the road; Manual: Any distraction that …
Medical malpractice takes many forms – from surgical errors to birth injuries and misdiagnosis. If you were injured by a negligent doctor, nurse or pharmacist, then you may be entitled to compensation for health-care expenses, lost wages and other damages. If you intend to file a medical malpractice claim, it is important that you contact …
A slip and fall can injure almost any part of your body. Broken bones, internal bleeding, brain trauma – a serious fall can have life-changing consequences. If you slip and injure yourself on a commercial property, your statements and actions in the immediate aftermath of the accident will affect your ability to recover compensation. The …
It’s easy to underestimate the damage a fall can cause until you experience one firsthand. A serious fall can cause broken bones, deep lacerations and brain trauma. According to the National Floor Safety Institute, slips and falls account for 1 million emergency room visits each year. Most of these accidents are preventable. They often happen …
One person died and four were injured after a head-on collision in south Lake Charles. According to KPLC, the crash happened at around 12:30 p.m. when Sean Nunez, 37, swerved into oncoming traffic on Gauthier Road. His car struck a Ford pickup that was carrying three occupants. Both vehicles then hit a pedestrian, who was …
Car accidents are a leading cause of neck and back trauma. Spinal injuries can cost a veritable fortune to treat, and many patients cannot return to work while they recover. Due to exorbitant healthcare bills and lost wages, many accident victims fall into overwhelming debt. Don’t let this happen to you. Learn about some common …
A 20-year-old woman died after she was ejected from her vehicle in a head-on collision. The deceased, Angelica Matamoros, was driving south on U.S. 61 when her 2002 Toyota Camry swerved into oncoming traffic. According to NOLA, Matamoros’ Camry collided with a 2002 Honda CRV. The impact threw Matamoros from her vehicle, and she died …
For teenagers, obtaining a driver’s license is a ticket to more independence, a part-time job and other freedoms. For parents, the day their kids start driving is rife with anxiety. Some fear that their children are not mature enough to handle the responsibilities of driving; others worry that a negligent motorist will injure their kids. …
Police Chase Ends with Major Accident that Puts Innocent Victim in ICU A man and woman who were fleeing police ran a red light and T-boned a Ford Taurus, causing life-threatening injuries. The driver of the Ford, Brittany Berry, was listed in stable condition after recovering in ICU. The accident happened on Lamey Bridge Road …
A Shreveport woman was killed in a major rollover accident on the Terry Bradshaw Passway. According to The Times, Pamela Peterson Reece, 47, was driving her 1997 Ford Explorer when it was hit from behind by another SUV. Reece’s Ford left the roadway, rolled several times and ejected her from the vehicle. Reece was not …
Driving a truck is a dangerous way to earn an income. Traveling long hours on unfamiliar roads, often through adverse weather is not exactly a safe way to make a living. It should come as no surprise, then, that semi-truck drivers cause an alarming number of wrecks. Due to the size and weight of 18-wheelers, …
Most breakdowns can be resolved quickly by replacing a tire or calling a tow company. As such, many drivers only carry the basic emergency supplies such as a jack, cell phone and jumper cables. However, the American Automobile Association recommends that drivers prepare for the worst by carrying these 10 emergency supplies: Flares and reflective …
It’s easy to associate medical malpractice with surgical horror stories, but any mistake during the treatment process can harm a patient. For example, a medication error can cause permanent cognitive or physical disabilities due to drug interactions, allergies and adverse side effects. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, pharmaceutical errors kill at least …
Nurses, doctors, and other medical professionals have a duty to provide patients with competent care. If a medical worker causes an injury to a patient or causes an existing condition to worsen due to substandard or negligent care, the victim will have grounds for a medical malpractice claim. If the patient dies, then a surviving …
When used correctly, a global positioning system (GPS) can actually reduce your risk of crashing. Voice guidance can be a godsend when driving on unfamiliar roads, and step-by-step navigation will help you avoid making last-minute turns. Like other electronic devices, though, GPS can draw a driver’s attention off the road long enough to cause an …
Elder abuse has become deplorably common across the United States. Unfortunately, only 1 in 14 cases of elder abuse get reported, according to the National Council on Aging. The scope of the problem is vast: Approximately 1 in 10 Americans aged 60 and older have experienced some form of elder abuse. If you or a …
By the time our parents and grandparents are ready to retire, they have earned the right to live in a comfortable, safe place to enjoy their Golden Years. Although people aged 60 and older are healthier and more active than ever before, it is often the case that aging family members require ongoing medical care, …
The long Thanksgiving weekend is the perfect time to visit family and friends. According to Travel + Leisure, more than 89 percent of the 47 million people who travel on Thanksgiving will commute by car. Unfortunately, combining long hours behind the wheel with unfamiliar roads and restless kids can be a recipe for disaster. Even …
Except for New Hampshire, every U.S. state has laws that require most drivers and other front-seat occupants to wear a seat belt. Louisiana, like many other states, also has laws that require seat belt use in the back seat. These laws apply to those over the age of 9, with few exceptions. Children under age …
Pharmacists must complete years of training before they can enter their profession. Unfortunately, prescription errors still happen – and they kill 7,000 people each year. Patients who are lucky enough to survive often suffer physical or cognitive problems due to adverse side effects and drug interactions. Although there are several factors that can lead to …
Toy manufacturers are constantly experimenting with new products to increase their sales and profits. Unfortunately, a minor defect can transform a child’s toy into a deadly hazard. If a toy defect caused an injury to your child, then you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills and other damages from the toy’s designer, manufacturer …
Letting your children walk to school is a great way to teach them responsibility. Before you let them commute alone, though, make sure they understand pedestrian safety etiquette. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4,735 pedestrians died in traffic accidents in the United States in 2013, and thousands more received treatment for …
Riding a motorcycle certainly has its benefits. Lower gas prices, easier parking, a thrilling way to skirt traffic – it’s no wonder why there are more than 115,000 registered motorcycles in Alabama alone. Unfortunately, a motorcycle accident is likely to end with injuries. According to the Insurance Information Institute, 9 in 100,000 passenger vehicles were …
Neck and back injuries can have severe, life-altering consequences. Although there are several causes of spinal cord trauma, most of these injuries happen in car accidents. According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center, an estimated 282,000 people in the United States are currently living with spinal cord trauma. Many of them require ongoing …
We all need the help of a qualified, experienced doctor at some point – and when we do, we expect only the best in modern medical care. Unfortunately, many doctors have demanding schedules and constantly changing patient lists. These and other factors can lead to medical errors, which often have devastating or even fatal consequences. …
According to a 2012 study cited by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2.5 percent of motorists in Louisiana admitted to driving after consuming too much alcohol in the last 30 days – the eighth highest rate in the nation. Encountering an intoxicated driver could have terrible consequences. Mothers Against Drunk Driving reports that …
A three-vehicle crash on U.S. 61 that left one man dead has resulted in the arrest of the dump truck driver who allegedly caused the wreck. According to WBRZ2, 26-year-old Deante Dixon now faces charges related to failure to stop at a stop sign and negligent homicide. The crash happened at the intersection of U.S. …
You may have heard horror stories about botched surgeries, prescription errors and birth injuries, and many people assume that these mistakes are exceedingly rare. However, a recent study from Johns Hopkins University shows that medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States. JHU researchers discovered that more than 700 people …
Most people feel perfectly safe when they use household products, but a small defect can transform seemingly benign item into an injury hazard. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, an alarming number of injuries happen every year due to defective furniture and décor, kitchen appliances, children’s equipment and other goods we interact with daily. …
