We often take for granted that our trips from point A to point B will go smoothly and we’ll arrive at our destination safely. We use our seat belts and pay attention to our driving. But unfortunately, sometimes that is not enough to protect us from the actions of...
The good news over the past several years is that fewer people, including children, are smoking cigarettes. According to the United States Centers for Disease Control (CDC), cigarettes remain the leading cause of preventable deaths. In the U.S., they contribute to...
Smoking is a habit that affects many Louisiana residents. Despite the known health risks that smoking imposes on individuals, men and women across the nation smoke out of both pleasure and addiction. Some of the contents of cigarettes are addictive, and some who smoke...
Nursing home abuse can be the worst nightmare of nursing home residents and their loved ones. For that reason, it is helpful to be familiar with the different forms of elder abuse and the legal protections available to victims of nursing home abuse and their families....
Elder abuse in nursing homes is an insidious and often unreported problem that is often difficult to detect that can cause emotional trauma, serious injury and even death to its victims. For the families who have made tremendous efforts to research the best long-term...
There is no question that a motor vehicle accident can be a painful and emotionally stressful event. What many Louisiana victims often learn is that getting hurt in a vehicle crash is also a financial burden. In the wake of a devastating accident, a victim may be...
Did you get a poor night’s sleep? If so, you are not alone. Many people in Louisiana may not sleep well on any given night. Nevertheless, we must go about our day, as tired as we are. However, some people in Louisiana may make the risky decision to drive while...
When a loved one passes away, it can be devastating for the family members left behind. It can be especially difficult if the person’s death was caused by the negligence of another person, also known as a wrongful death, because it can leave the deceased person’s...
With more restaurants and bars opening up, some for the first time in a year, this means that it is possible we will see more people on the roads causing drunk driving accidents. Drunk driving is a major problem on U.S. roads and is the cause of many injuries and...
People in Natchitoches who choose to put a loved one in a nursing home do not make such decisions lightly. A lot of research and thought is put into choosing the facility that will best meet your loved one’s needs. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse does occur even in...