Families in Louisiana often entrust the care of their elderly family members who suffer from dementia or Alzheimer's to nursing homes, hospitals and other facilities. Patients and their families expect a certain level of care, even when under the care of a...
Year: 2014
1 dead in 4-car accident on Louisiana 342
Anytime a death occurs in a collision, toxicology samples are taken from all of the drivers involved to determine whether impairment was a contributing factor. A recent four-car accident on Louisiana Highway 342 was no exception. One man lost his life in the crash,...
Passenger ejected in fatal accident on I-20 in Louisiana
Being aware of potential hazards is one of the most important tasks a Louisiana driver has while on the road. Other vehicles, people and objects in the road can come into the path of a driver at any time. How the driver handles the situation can determine whether a...
Victim in fatal accident was Landrieu campaign worker
United States Senator Mary Landrieu was up for re-election this year. As part of her campaign efforts, people walked around Louisiana's neighborhoods. At times, this exposed them to the same potential of being involved in a fatal accident as any other pedestrian....
Explosions on offshore oil platforms can injure or kill workers
Most Louisiana residents who work in the oil industry already know that even when an offshore oil platform is not producing oil, it can still be a dangerous place to work. Explosions do not only happen during production. Other activities on the platform can lead to an...
Medical malpractice — incorrect or delayed diagnosis
Medical personnel in Louisiana are expected to meet a certain standard of care. When they fail to do so, the patients are the ones who suffer most. Medical malpractice can occur under any number of circumstances, but a delayed or incorrect diagnosis can set of a...
Driver in Louisiana truck accident taken into custody
Accidents that occur on bridges increase the potential for fatalities. An otherwise survivable accident could lead to death if a vehicle is forced off the side of a bridge. Authorities in Louisiana need some time to make that determination in a recent truck accident....
Toxic exposure is just one workplace hazard for Louisiana workers
Nearly every industrial worker in Louisiana accepts that his or her job comes with certain dangers. Toxic exposure to chemicals that are used, stored or distributed in the workplace is just one of those hazards. Without the proper safety equipment and training, a...
2 school girls suffer catastrophic injuries in accident
Most weekday mornings during the school year, children leave their homes for school. Louisiana parents expect their children to come home at the end of the day, but tragically, that is not always the case. Two teenage girls suffered catastrophic injuries in an...
3 suffer moderate injuries, 1 dies in Louisiana car accident
Maintaining control of a vehicle is the primary objective of every Louisiana driver on the road. When a person is unable to perform this function adequately, a car accident can result. Depending on the severity of the crash, lives can be lost and injuries suffered....