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...
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...
3 leading causes of ER negligence
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...
Like airplanes, semitrucks often have black boxes
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...
Protecting the elderly against medication errors
When your parents begin to age, it's sometimes hard to know exactly what's ailing them. They may have multiple conditions working against them, and there are likely multiple specialists and medical providers they'll see. It can be hard to keep conditions and...
Do you understand why truck accidents happen?
What goes through your mind when you find yourself driving in close proximity to a commercial truck? Do you realize the importance of keeping your distance as to avoid being part of an accident? Do you often overlook just how dangerous the roadways can be? The more...
7 common causes of motor vehicle accidents
Any time you get behind the wheel and take to the road, you realize that you could be part of a motor vehicle accident. With this in mind, you should always do your part in avoiding trouble. You never know what another driver will do, but you always have 100 percent...
Federal laws aim to reduce fatigued commercial driving
There are many factors that impact how safely someone can drive. Alcohol, illegal drugs, over-the-counter medication and prescriptions can all impact driving safety. Distractions are also a big source of risk on the road. Texting while driving, checking social media,...
Do you have a medical malpractice claim? What to do next
There is nothing worse than the thought of suffering an injury at the hands of a medical professional. If you find yourself in this position, you need to learn more about your legal rights. You may find that you can file a medical malpractice claim with the idea of...
Watch for semitrucks while driving on Interstate 10
Nobody gets on Interstate 10 thinking that they are going to be slammed into by a semitruck, but some unfortunate individuals face that exact event. An 18-wheeler accident can dramatically change your life. These crashes sometimes rip people away from their family...
