Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurological disorder that affects movement and muscle coordination, which means it can make it difficult for someone afflicted with this condition to walk, talk and take care of themselves. CP is caused by damage to a child’s developing...
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Can we do more to prevent birth injuries?
Birth injuries can result in devastating consequences for newborns and their families. While not always preventable, these injuries often result from medical errors or negligence during pregnancy, labor or delivery. It raises the question - can we do more to prevent...
How do I know if I’m getting a fair car accident settlement?
Driving gives you control over where and how you want to get somewhere, but it comes with many risks since you share the road with other drivers. Should you find yourself in an accident, you’ll need to file a report to law enforcement if the accident resulted in...
Tips for handling the Atchafalaya River Bridge detour
The open road calls to us all, but unexpected detours can quickly change the narrative, morphing a routine trip into an unnerving adventure. Such will be the case for drivers along Interstate 10 who are encountering the estimated two-year detour on the Atchafalaya...
Why have there been more fatal accidents in recent years?
One of the interesting trends from the last few years is that fatal accident totals have gone up. Many people predicted that fatalities would actually decline, especially when there simply weren’t as many drivers on the road in 2020 and 2021. However, the opposite has...
Medical negligence can lead to gestational diabetes
Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that affects pregnant women and is mainly diagnosed during pregnancy. It is a serious health condition that can lead to complications, including premature birth, stillbirth or increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes...
2 major expenses that often follow significant birth injuries
Birth injuries take multiple forms. Sometimes, things go horrifically wrong during the labor and delivery process and result in the death of an unborn child or newborn. Other times, the incident may leave a child with permanent medical consequences, like cerebral...
Reckless cyclists can cause serious car crashes
As we move into spring and summer, drivers are increasingly going to be sharing the roads with cyclists. While responsible drivers take care to put some space between themselves and cyclists, not all cyclists take sufficient care to avoid riding into traffic. Car vs...
Why do U.S. infant mortality rates exceed those of other wealthy countries?
There’s no question that the U.S. has a disturbingly high rate of infant mortality compared to other industrialized nations. A report from the Commonwealth Fund released earlier this year found that the nation has a higher rate than any of the dozen other...
1 risk factor plays a role in nearly half of all pedestrian crashes
Some people in Louisiana walk because it is good for their health. Others would prefer to save money with gas prices and vehicle costs on the rise. Despite the potential health benefits of frequent walking, there are also risks involved. Pedestrians can suffer...