Most nursing homes provide diligent care, but elder abuse is still a widespread problem in the United States. According to the National Council on Aging, some estimates suggest that up to 5 million elderly people suffer abuse each year – but only 1 in 14 cases gets reported. If your family member is in a …
There’s no better way to let your children release their pent-up energy than a visit to the playground. Unfortunately, some parks are filled with hazards. While this may be more likely with older and poorly maintained parks, there could be risks at the newest and nicest playgrounds, too. Knowing what causes playground injuries and how …
According to the most recent data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, rollovers accounted for only 2.1 percent of all accidents in 2010. However, a disproportionate 35 percent of all deaths from passenger-vehicle crashes involved rollovers. Benjamin Franklin coined the phrase, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” – and this …
Letting your children ride the bus is actually safer than driving them to school, according to SaferCar.gov. However, 135 people die every year on average in school transportation-related accidents. More than 21 percent of these fatalities are pedestrians, such as children at the bus stop. No tragedy can match the devastation of unexpectedly losing a …
It’s no secret that driving in poor weather is dangerous. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, approximately 22 percent of car accidents in the United States are weather-related. Although you cannot control the weather, you can choose not to drive when Mother Nature strikes. If you must get behind the wheel, then it is …
Choosing a safe, comfortable nursing home for your loved one is a complicated endeavor. In addition to obvious factors such as affordability and location, it is also important to evaluate the facility for signs of abuse and neglect. According to the National Center on Elder Abuse, nursing home abuse affects up to 10 percent of …
Adverse weather contributes to 22 percent of all car accidents in the United States. Fog can be particularly dangerous because it impairs visibility, making it difficult to notice hazards in the road and to anticipate the actions of other drivers. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, driver error contributes to 94 percent of …
If you own a car or drive regularly, it is essential that you do know the 5 key principles of defensive driving. These are: Avoiding distractions Driving sober and alert Purchasing a safe vehicle Following traffic laws Avoiding potentially dangerous situations Although you cannot control the actions of other drivers, practicing defensive driving can minimize …
Mississippi is no stranger to rainstorms. On average, our state receives 59 inches of precipitation every year – ranking third in the United States. With so much wet weather, it’s easy to become complacent when conditions turn sour. However, rain substantially increases the likelihood of accidents – especially when drivers behave negligently. According to the …
Medical errors kill more than 250,000 people every year, according to a study by Johns Hopkins University. Thousands more patients suffer injuries or illnesses due to medical mistakes. According to Forbes, medical malpractice in the United States costs approximately $55.6 billion per year. If you, your child or a family member was injured by a …
Exposed wires, slippery decks, rough seas – working on a boat is a dangerous way to make a living. What’s more, advanced medical assistance is often several hours away. If a sailor sustains an injury while working on a vessel, he or she may be able to recover compensation by making a claim under the …
Infections are particularly deadly among the elderly due to their weak immune systems. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, infectious diseases are a leading cause of death among senior citizens in the United States. Unfortunately, infections are common in nursing homes – especially when staff members are neglectful. If your loved one suffered …
A bus carrying 34 members of the T.H. Harris Middle School track team crashed into the Metairie Canal on Tuesday, injuring three. According to Nola, the accident happened as bus driver Samantha Massey, 38, attempted a U-turn on West Metairie Avenue. She then lost control and drove into the canal. The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office …
It’s no secret that drunk driving is dangerous – not to mention illegal. Unfortunately, despite strict DUI laws in Alabama, motorists continue to get behind the wheel after having one too many. So how often do people sustain injuries in drunk-driving accidents? The answer might surprise you: According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, an injury …
Labor Day weekend, according to the National Safety Council, is one of the most dangerous times of the year to drive. There were between 336 and 461 traffic deaths over this holiday in 2013. The most common causes of these accidents were drunk driving, traffic congestion, fatigue, distracted driving and travelling on unfamiliar roads. If …
Labor Day is the perfect time to relax and enjoy some late-season summer fun with family and friends. However, injuries are common over the long weekend. Drunk drivers, fireworks, backyard cookouts – there are plenty of opportunities for accidents to happen. In particular, these five hazards cause most injuries on Labor Day weekend: Motor-vehicle accidents; …
Tragic Stats from a Lafayette Personal Injury Lawyer Torrential floods in Louisiana have closed more than 7,000 businesses and damaged more than 40,000 homes. According to the Red Cross, the relief efforts will cost more than $30 million. As the worst national disaster since Hurricane Sandy, the Great Flood of ’16 has left much of …
Unprecedented flooding in Louisiana has killed 13 and displaced thousands from their homes. According to the Washington Post, more than 100,000 residential properties were affected by the torrential downpours – and their combined value exceeds $21 billion. More than half of the homeowners affected by the flood do not have insurance to pay for damages. …
Tips from a Baton Rouge Personal-Injury Attorney Louisiana’s record-setting floods have forced thousands of people from their homes. The death toll has reached 13, and the damage estimate has risen to $110 million. According to the Red Cross, this is the worst natural disaster since Superstorm Sandy in 2012. Fortunately, Louisiana residents won’t have to …
Baton Rouge Accident Attorney Insights Every bicyclist dreads the thought of being hit by a car, but these accidents are alarmingly common across the United States. In 2013, 900 bicyclists died and approximately 494,000 received emergency department treatment for injuries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If you ride a bicycle often, …
Have you become a victim to the massive flooding that has recently destroyed thousands of homes in Louisiana? Are you unsure as to how to begin getting your flood damage claim filed? Perhaps you are a family member or friend looking for a reliable insurance claims attorney in Baton Rouge to help out someone you …
Due to their size and weight, commercial trucks can cause devastating accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, crashes involving large trucks killed 3,903 people and injured 111,000 in 2014. Many of these collisions left victims with catastrophic injuries or long-term impairments. If you were injured by a negligent trucker in Alabama, call …
Getting a driver’s license is an important milestone in most teenagers’ lives. It is a rite of passage and a ticket to more freedom and responsibility. Although teens look forward to this day from a young age, it can be a source of anxiety for parents. As the National Institutes of Health explains, there are …
Despite strict traffic laws and new automotive safety technologies, the traffic fatality rate in the United States is alarmingly high. In 2014, there were more than 29,000 fatal motor-vehicle accidents in this country, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
A large percentage of the American population relies on medications to combat diseases. Although pharmaceuticals must pass strict safety evaluations before they enter the consumer market, these tests do not always uncover every adverse side effect.
A crash with a large truck or bus is likely to end with injuries or fatalities. In 2015, there were 91 busses and large trucks involved in deadly accidents in Louisiana, according to the Highway Safety Research Group of Louisiana State University.
It’s easy to associate distracted driving with cell phones, but these aren’t the only devices that can draw your attention long enough to cause an accident. Satellite navigation systems, while convenient, can be dangerous when used incorrectly.
Bicycling is a fun and healthy way to commute. According to Bicycling Magazine, cycling offers substantial benefits for your whole body – including your brain. Despite these advantages, bicycling is dangerous when riders do not follow basic safety guidelines. These five tips, in particular, can help bicyclists avoid most accidents: Familiarize yourself with local traffic …
Automotive safety features have come a long way in the last decade. Blind spot warnings, crash avoidance systems and other innovations are preventing accidents and saving lives. In particular, these five technologies are helping drivers reach their destinations alive and uninjured: Blind spot warning; Lane departure warning; Ignition interlock device; Advanced emergency braking systems; And …
