In 2021, the state of Louisiana reported a total of 997 highway fatalities, breaking its previous 2007 record of 993 deaths by motor vehicle accidents. With an average of 3 deaths per day and 914 crashes in total, the rise in car accidents is alarming and therefore...
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How a concussion can affect your ability to process “speech-in-noise”
Researchers are still studying all of the potential effects that a concussion can have on a person, both in the short term and long term. A person who has suffered a concussion, which is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI), can experience physical, psychological,...
3 times a diagnostic failure could lead to major consequences
You know something is wrong with you, but it takes a medical doctor to determine the cause of your symptoms. A headache could be a warning sign of a brain tumor, high blood pressure or a stroke. It could also just be a sign of dehydration. You rely on doctors to...
How do you prove negligence in a birth injury lawsuit?
The birth of a baby brings immense joy to the parents. If you are expectant, you want your child to be born healthy. But what happens when your little bundle of joy suffers a birth injury? Birth injury, as the name suggests, occurs when complications occur during the...
Who pays your bills when a self-driving car causes a crash?
For a few years now, people have been excitedly discussing the idea of self-driving cars as prestige vehicle brands introduced features that allow vehicles to operate with less human management. Although the idea of vehicles driving themselves seems scary, research...
Did poor medical care lead to opioid addiction or an overdose?
There are many medical treatments that people cannot obtain or administer without a doctor. Opioid pain relief is one of them. The risk of addiction to narcotic painkillers and the potential for abuse is so significant that people cannot access these medications...
5 steps to take if you’ve witnessed an accident
It’s possible that you could witness an accident without being a part of it. For instance, you might see a vehicle run a red light and hit another one or see a driver cross the center line before colliding with oncoming traffic. If you do find that you’ve witnessed a...
Improper fetal monitoring could lead to a worse outcome for baby
Throughout much of pregnancy, the condition of both a mother and her unborn child are only subject to monthly medical exams. However, once a woman begins active labor, it is standard practice to have medical professionals monitor both mother and child until after a...
What to do when another driver has road rage
A driver who is overly aggressive puts you in danger. If someone else has road rage, the odds that you will be involved in a serious accident go up, even if you do not suffer from this disorder yourself. You can be as safe as possible, but your safety is always in the...
Are older doctors better doctors?
Many people, when they go in to see a doctor and find out that the person is younger than they thought, will make some remark about hoping that they're qualified or that they can do a good job. They may say it in jest, but this is a real concern. People sometimes have...