Motorists, cyclists, pedestrians and other Baton Rouge road users will always be at risk of crossing paths with drunk or drugged drivers. Driving after consuming alcohol, opioids, marijuana, methamphetamines and other substances that cause impairment is illegal in all...
Informed consent allows patients to approve medical treatment
Patients in Baton Rouge and elsewhere must give consent before undergoing certain medical treatments or procedures. However, doctors must ensure patients are fully informed about the proposed treatment and that all their questions were answered in a language they...
What are the most dangerous roads around Baton Rogue?
Different scenarios can make roads very dangerous. Mountain roads are often dangerous because their lower temperatures may lead to ice formation when the roads at lower elevations are still dry. Additionally, mountain roads are often narrow with frequent curves,...
Toddler suffers fatal injuries in Baton Rouge car accident
Losing a loved one is devastating. But losing a child in a preventable accident and who is only 4 years old is unimaginable. No amount of money can make up for such a tragic loss, although recovering monetary damages could help ease any resulting financial burden. In...
