Think back to learning about physics. Car crashes probably came up at some point. Probably when you were talking about Newton's laws of motion because car crashes are a great example of what happens when forces collide. In plain terms, it causes injuries. There are...
Year: 2022
What to do if you underwent a medical procedure that went wrong
Undergoing medical treatment can be expensive and stressful. You place your life and condition in the hands of trained medical professionals with the hope that you will gain healing or a better quality of life on the other end. However, if you experience harm because...
Three factors that affect child safety in a car accident
Driving on Louisiana's roads is stressful enough on your own, but when you have children in the vehicle with you, your safety concerns may increase. While there are no guaranteed ways to prevent car accidents and associated injuries, there are some ways to reduce the...
Top causes of collisions with semi trucks
Any major motor vehicle collision can result in devastating and costly injuries or even death. Collisions between semi trucks and smaller average vehicles are even more likely to cause catastrophic results due to the massive size and weight differences between the...
3 major consequences of medical dosing errors
When you or a loved one seeks medical treatment, you trust that you will receive the best care possible, but you might wonder what to do if a medical professional makes a mistake. When you receive the wrong dosage of any medication, you could experience several...
Is my doctor putting me at risk for a superbug?
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, is a bacterium that lives on the skin or in the nose. It is commonly referred to as a superbug due to its antibiotic resistance. For most people, MRSA is not a risk. According to the CDC, approximately 33 percent...
Top causes of highway accidents and how to avoid them
Anyone operating a vehicle is at risk of an accident. Highways have higher speed limits. Thus, driving on one is especially treacherous. Many triggers are responsible for these incidents. The worst ones result in personal injury. Understand what causes collisions and...
Louisiana motorcycle helmet laws
Louisiana laws mandate helmets for all motorcycle riders and passengers. According to data gathered by Louisiana State University, the state saw 1,146 serious motorcycle accident injuries and 82 fatalities in 2021 alone. Review the state's helmet laws if you live or...
Hospital-acquired infections that can kill you
You might think of the hospital as the safest place to be when your body is vulnerable, but the opposite may be true. According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 75,000 Americans die from infections they developed during a hospital stay. Pneumonia Pneumonia...