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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
When you need urgent medical help, you turn to your closest emergency room. You should not leave with a more significant health issue than when you went in. Medical malpractice in emergency rooms in Louisiana happens for a variety of reasons. Learn about three leading...
Modern medicine often gives doctors a variety of options for treating injuries, illnesses and other maladies. If your treatment plan includes surgery, your physician should discuss the procedure with you. He or she should also inform you of any risks before you head...
HealthLeaders Media reports that studies show that 34% of medical malpractice cases involving individuals who suffered permanent disabilities or perished arose from a delayed diagnosis. This makes such errors responsible for a large portion of the severe harm that...
Few motor vehicle accidents have the chances of being more catastrophic than collisions with tractor-trailers. After all, these commercial vehicles may weigh as much as 80,000 pounds, making them significantly larger and heavier than passenger cars. If a semitruck...