A 20-year-old woman died after she was ejected from her vehicle in a head-on collision. The deceased, Angelica Matamoros, was driving south on U.S. 61 when her 2002 Toyota Camry swerved into oncoming traffic. According to NOLA, Matamoros’ Camry collided with a 2002 Honda CRV. The impact threw Matamoros from her vehicle, and she died …
Are You the Parent of a Teenage Driver?
For teenagers, obtaining a driver’s license is a ticket to more independence, a part-time job and other freedoms. For parents, the day their kids start driving is rife with anxiety. Some fear that their children are not mature enough to handle the responsibilities of driving; others worry that a negligent motorist will injure their kids. …
High-Speed Chase Goes Awry
Police Chase Ends with Major Accident that Puts Innocent Victim in ICU A man and woman who were fleeing police ran a red light and T-boned a Ford Taurus, causing life-threatening injuries. The driver of the Ford, Brittany Berry, was listed in stable condition after recovering in ICU. The accident happened on Lamey Bridge Road …
Shreveport Woman Dies in Rollover Accident, Was Not Wearing Seat Belt
A Shreveport woman was killed in a major rollover accident on the Terry Bradshaw Passway. According to The Times, Pamela Peterson Reece, 47, was driving her 1997 Ford Explorer when it was hit from behind by another SUV. Reece’s Ford left the roadway, rolled several times and ejected her from the vehicle. Reece was not …
I Was Injured by a Negligent Truck Driver
Driving a truck is a dangerous way to earn an income. Traveling long hours on unfamiliar roads, often through adverse weather is not exactly a safe way to make a living. It should come as no surprise, then, that semi-truck drivers cause an alarming number of wrecks. Due to the size and weight of 18-wheelers, …
Emergency Supplies: 10 Essential Items for Your Car
Most breakdowns can be resolved quickly by replacing a tire or calling a tow company. As such, many drivers only carry the basic emergency supplies such as a jack, cell phone and jumper cables. However, the American Automobile Association recommends that drivers prepare for the worst by carrying these 10 emergency supplies: Flares and reflective …
My Pharmacist Gave Me the Wrong Medication
It’s easy to associate medical malpractice with surgical horror stories, but any mistake during the treatment process can harm a patient. For example, a medication error can cause permanent cognitive or physical disabilities due to drug interactions, allergies and adverse side effects. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, pharmaceutical errors kill at least …
My Family Member Died Due to a Medical Mistake
Nurses, doctors, and other medical professionals have a duty to provide patients with competent care. If a medical worker causes an injury to a patient or causes an existing condition to worsen due to substandard or negligent care, the victim will have grounds for a medical malpractice claim. If the patient dies, then a surviving …
Do You Use a Global Positioning System?
When used correctly, a global positioning system (GPS) can actually reduce your risk of crashing. Voice guidance can be a godsend when driving on unfamiliar roads, and step-by-step navigation will help you avoid making last-minute turns. Like other electronic devices, though, GPS can draw a driver’s attention off the road long enough to cause an …
Do You Know These 4 Risk Factors of Elder Abuse?
Elder abuse has become deplorably common across the United States. Unfortunately, only 1 in 14 cases of elder abuse get reported, according to the National Council on Aging. The scope of the problem is vast: Approximately 1 in 10 Americans aged 60 and older have experienced some form of elder abuse. If you or a …
What Questions Will I Have to Answer When Reporting Nursing Home Abuse?
By the time our parents and grandparents are ready to retire, they have earned the right to live in a comfortable, safe place to enjoy their Golden Years. Although people aged 60 and older are healthier and more active than ever before, it is often the case that aging family members require ongoing medical care, …
Thanksgiving Road Trip Tips: 3 Ways to Keep Your Children Safe
The long Thanksgiving weekend is the perfect time to visit family and friends. According to Travel + Leisure, more than 89 percent of the 47 million people who travel on Thanksgiving will commute by car. Unfortunately, combining long hours behind the wheel with unfamiliar roads and restless kids can be a recipe for disaster. Even …
Is It Against the Law to Drive without Wearing a Seatbelt in Louisiana?
Except for New Hampshire, every U.S. state has laws that require most drivers and other front-seat occupants to wear a seat belt. Louisiana, like many other states, also has laws that require seat belt use in the back seat. These laws apply to those over the age of 9, with few exceptions. Children under age …
How to Avoid the Most Common Prescription Errors
Pharmacists must complete years of training before they can enter their profession. Unfortunately, prescription errors still happen – and they kill 7,000 people each year. Patients who are lucky enough to survive often suffer physical or cognitive problems due to adverse side effects and drug interactions. Although there are several factors that can lead to …
My Child Was Injured by a Defective Toy
Toy manufacturers are constantly experimenting with new products to increase their sales and profits. Unfortunately, a minor defect can transform a child’s toy into a deadly hazard. If a toy defect caused an injury to your child, then you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills and other damages from the toy’s designer, manufacturer …
Mobile Accident Lawyer Shares 5 Safety Tips for Children Who Walk to School
Letting your children walk to school is a great way to teach them responsibility. Before you let them commute alone, though, make sure they understand pedestrian safety etiquette. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4,735 pedestrians died in traffic accidents in the United States in 2013, and thousands more received treatment for …
Do You Ride a Motorcycle?
Riding a motorcycle certainly has its benefits. Lower gas prices, easier parking, a thrilling way to skirt traffic – it’s no wonder why there are more than 115,000 registered motorcycles in Alabama alone. Unfortunately, a motorcycle accident is likely to end with injuries. According to the Insurance Information Institute, 9 in 100,000 passenger vehicles were …
What Should I Do If Someone Suffers a Back Injury in a Car Accident?
Neck and back injuries can have severe, life-altering consequences. Although there are several causes of spinal cord trauma, most of these injuries happen in car accidents. According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center, an estimated 282,000 people in the United States are currently living with spinal cord trauma. Many of them require ongoing …
What Are “Never Events” – and How do They Happen?
We all need the help of a qualified, experienced doctor at some point – and when we do, we expect only the best in modern medical care. Unfortunately, many doctors have demanding schedules and constantly changing patient lists. These and other factors can lead to medical errors, which often have devastating or even fatal consequences. …
Drunk Driving: How Do I Spot Trouble?
According to a 2012 study cited by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2.5 percent of motorists in Louisiana admitted to driving after consuming too much alcohol in the last 30 days – the eighth highest rate in the nation. Encountering an intoxicated driver could have terrible consequences. Mothers Against Drunk Driving reports that …
Dump Truck Driver Arrested after Deadly Crash on U.S. 61
A three-vehicle crash on U.S. 61 that left one man dead has resulted in the arrest of the dump truck driver who allegedly caused the wreck. According to WBRZ2, 26-year-old Deante Dixon now faces charges related to failure to stop at a stop sign and negligent homicide. The crash happened at the intersection of U.S. …
5 Common Forms of Medical Malpractice, and How to Reduce Your Risk
You may have heard horror stories about botched surgeries, prescription errors and birth injuries, and many people assume that these mistakes are exceedingly rare. However, a recent study from Johns Hopkins University shows that medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States. JHU researchers discovered that more than 700 people …
Do I Have Grounds for a Product Liability Claim?
Most people feel perfectly safe when they use household products, but a small defect can transform seemingly benign item into an injury hazard. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, an alarming number of injuries happen every year due to defective furniture and décor, kitchen appliances, children’s equipment and other goods we interact with daily. …
8 Tips to Protect Your Interests after a Car Accident
Car accident injuries can be exorbitantly expensive to treat – especially after high-speed wrecks. Unfortunately, recovering fair compensation after a collision is a legally complicated process. Even if liability and negligence seem obvious, the at-fault party might deny liability, or the insurance company may undervalue or deny your claim. For this reason, all drivers should …
Obstacle Collapses during 5K “Warrior Dash” Race in Louisiana
Three adults and one child were hospitalized with injuries after an obstacle collapsed during the 5K Warrior Dash race near Baton Rouge. According to CBS News, investigators believe the cause of the accident was inadequate bracing of the 50-foot framed structure. State Fire Marshal Butch Browning said that the “Diesel Dome” obstacle, which was holding …
Pedestrian Accidents and Ways to Reduce Them
Three pedestrians died when a tow truck left the road and crashed into them, reports WWLTV. The accident happened at the intersection of South Carrollton and Tulane Avenues just before 5 p.m. Another pedestrian and the tow truck driver sustained injuries and were transported to the hospital. The accident also caused damage to multiple parked vehicles …
5 Steps You Should Take After a Fender-Bender in Mississippi
If you’re like most adults, then you spend plenty of time behind the wheel of a car. That familiarity can easily lead to complacency, but accidents are far more common than many people realize. In 2014, an estimated 2.34 million people in the United States sustained injuries in motor-vehicle wrecks, according to the National Highway …
UCLA Sleep Center: Common Factors in Wrecks
Most drivers feel drowsy behind the wheel from time to time. Unfortunately, making a habit out of driving while fatigued can have severe and even deadly consequences. In 2013, drowsiness contributed to an estimated 72,000 crashes and 44,000 injuries, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Up to 800 people died in those wrecks. …
APA Report: Car Accidents Are the Most Common Cause of PTSD
It’s no secret that car accidents can cause debilitating injuries that range from broken bones to paralysis. Although physical wounds are often easy to identify, many victims also endure psychological trauma that affects their careers, relationships, and enjoyment in life. According to a report from the American Psychological Association (APA), car accidents are the leading …
Is Your Loved One in a Nursing Home? 5 Warning Signs of Elder Abuse
Nursing home residents and their loved ones expect long-term care facilities to provide reliable care in a safe environment. Sadly, many nursing homes provide substandard care, which often causes medical complications, social isolation and even death. Every year, elder abuse affects up to 2 million Americans aged 65 years and older, according to a study …
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