Most women go through labor and delivery without any issues. For some, problems arise during this stage of pregnancy that can be fatal. The team that’s caring for the woman must work hard to ensure that she and the baby are safe. One way to do this is to monitor vital...
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Off-label drug use could be fatal during labor and delivery
After months of pregnancy, the start of labor is exhilarating, if not panic-inducing. Expectant mothers typically rush to the hospital so that there is a licensed medical professional overseeing every stage of their active labor. These women trust the doctors and...
Lawsuit over nursing home residents appears close to settling
We’ve seen multiple instances where nursing homes were woefully unprepared to deal with the effects of weather events on their facilities and their residents. One of these occurred last year during Hurricane Ida. Over 800 residents of seven Louisiana nursing homes...
What qualifies as an attractive nuisance?
An attractive nuisance is a problem when it’s on someone’s property and is visible to others. That nuisance item, whether it is a pool, trampoline, or other enticing item, could put people at risk of being injured. That’s why it’s important for property owners to...
Why you may be better off never turning left
There may be times when you have no choice but to make a left turn when driving your car. But any time that you can plan to avoid such a situation, studies have found that you may be wise to do so. In fact, some delivery companies tell their drivers they should almost...
Is speeding actually a victimless crime?
When people get speeding tickets, they will sometimes complain that it's a victimless crime. They weren't involved in an accident. They didn't harm anyone. They were simply breaking the legal limit, and now they have to pay hundreds of dollars in compensation. And...
Medical malpractice at birth could cause cerebral palsy
Cerebral palsy is a disorder that affects a child's movement, posture or muscle tone due to abnormal brain development from illness or injury. Sometimes, an otherwise healthy child may end up with cerebral palsy because of negligence by healthcare providers. This can...
Using forceps could lead to birth injuries
When a child is being born, there is a risk that injuries could occur. Labor and delivery does not always go smoothly, but medical teams are usually there to help guide the process. If they make a mistake, though, it’s possible that a child could be hurt. For example,...
All personal injury claims in Louisiana have a legal deadline
In Louisiana, time is of the essence following a personal injury claim. It is why you need to act fast when pursuing compensation for damages suffered. As soon as you are involved in an accident or get injured by another person’s negligence, you should set things in...
Louisiana has the second-highest infant mortality rate
An infant mortality rate simply calculates how many infants pass away every year. This can happen just because the birthing process is difficult and relatively dangerous. It can also happen when medical professionals make a mistake. Regardless of the reason, it's...