Winter is coming and many drivers aren’t prepared for the weather shift. Winter is possibly one of the worst times of the year to get caught in a car accident. Yet, many drivers find themselves headed into snowy territory as they head north to visit relatives or...
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Are overworked doctors responsible for birth injuries?
People often think of doctors as professionals working on their own terms, but those days are long gone. The vast majority of modern physicians work as employees in a professional practice, likely a large corporate practice focused on shareholder returns. Instead of...
The mental toll of birth injuries may be long-lasting
Whether a childbirth injury affects the infant or the mother, it may lead to long-lasting consequences for you and your family. A downward spiral of mental and emotional anguish may strike your family, leading to psychological and financial challenges. The situation...
Can a doctor’s apology be used as evidence of malpractice?
It used to be a very rare thing for a patient or their family to hear an apology from a doctor – even when they had clearly made a mistake or been negligent. They’d been taught to fear – and rightfully so – that an apology could be used against them in a malpractice...
Avoid these 18-wheeler blind spots
When you look at a truck driver cruising along in their cab, have you ever wondered whether they could see you? Or at what point they first noticed you? Many truckers go along blissfully unaware of your presence for large stretches at a time. In some cases, this is...
2 causes of autonomous car accidents
Nearly everyone is getting in on self-driving cars, which some people feel is one of the greatest things since sliced bread. For years, science fiction books and movies have been predicting this turn in technological advancements. Many people are ecstatic about the...
The race of a newborn and the doctor can affect survival chances
The level of health care received in the U.S. is too often impacted by patients’ race. That disparity in the level of care and the subsequent outcomes can start at birth or even before. A study published in 2020 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences...
Did a doctor administer an abortion drug during labor?
The brand name medication Cytotec is a drug that doctors administer for a variety of reasons. Misoprostol, the generic name for the drug, is a name some people may recognize. It is the drug administered in conjunction with mifepristone to induce a medical abortion in...
3 mistakes to avoid when driving around large trucks
Large trucks are a common sight on roads and highways throughout Louisiana. They are a necessary part of the economy but present hazards to other drivers. Larger trucks have several downsides. For example, they take longer to stop than smaller vehicles and have more...
Should I accept an insurance claim?
If you’ve been injured, you may be contacted by the insurance company when you make your claim. They can offer you a settlement, saying that they just want to settle your claim so that you can get the money you need to pay your bills. This is often very attractive...