Louisiana residents who suffer from injuries due to a car accident may end up dealing with particularly sturdy or visible scars. Among those are keloid scars, which can be extremely noticeable and may cause a lot of pain. WebMD states that keloid scars are the...
Year: 2017
Is there a difference between road rage and aggressive driving?
You may think that some Louisiana drivers have road rage because of the way they drive. However, there is a difference between road rage and aggressive driving. While you may think that actions such as tailgating or failing to signal constitute road rage, this is not...
What are the hidden costs of an accident?
Louisiana residents who suffer from debilitating injuries due to a car accident may be wondering what their options are, or what step they should take next. At Lee M MD JD LLC, we provide you with answers to these pressing...
Should you file a claim even if you don’t think you’re hurt?
Louisiana residents who get injured in car accidents will unfortunately have a limited window of time in which they'll be able to file a claim. As injuries fade and damage from the car is fixed, you have an increasingly lowered chance of getting...
Physician liability in the opioid epidemic
Physicians with knowledge of the dangers of opioids could be liable to their Louisiana patients if they fail to adequately warn them. The recent lawsuit by the Louisiana Department of Health against several manufacturers of opioids argues that businesses should be...
What are some statistics for pharmaceutical malpractice?
To Louisiana residents like you, the images of doctors, nurses and hospitals may come to mind when you think of medical malpractice. However, this type of wrongdoing can occur at any level of the medical field, all the way from the people who write and recommend...
Distracted drivers put school children at risk
Louisiana children have recently headed back to school, and a new study has some wondering how safe they are. Recent reports show that school zones are some of the most dangerous when it comes to distracted driving, putting children at risk. As CBS News reports, a new...
Toxic exposure in the workplace: A real problem
Depending on your profession, you may realize that you work in close proximity to toxins on a regular basis. Of course, you take the proper safety precautions in an attempt to avoid injury or illness. Unfortunately, there are times when workers receive exposure to...
How will cerebral palsy affect your child?
As a Louisiana mother whose child has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, you will have many questions. How will your child's life be affected? Will cerebral palsy negatively impact them in huge ways? Will their growth or development be stunted, and if so, how...
What are the symptoms of placental abruption?
Expecting parents in Louisiana may benefit from understanding the possible signs of placental abruption. This way, potential issues can be identified before they cause any serious or irreversible damage. Placental abruptions aren't entirely common. Though the American...