A study of five Louisiana metropolitan areas (Alexandria, Shreveport, New Orleans, Lake Charles and Baton Rouge) has revealed over 120,000 workers are doing so primarily from home. What legal protections are in place when an employee is injured at home? Remote workers in Louisiana fall under the worker’s compensation law if their injury occurs during …
Steve Wozniak will always be known as the co-founder of Apple Computers, but less known about the computing genius is he suffered a traumatic brain injury when piloting a small plane. “Woz” fortunately made a full recovery after suffering from amnesia for over a month. Traumatic brain injuries, often abbreviated as TBIs, are severe medical …
According to Uber’s most recent safety report, over 99% of Uber trips conclude without a safety issue. However, the report reveals injuries and fatalities from crashes, although small in number, do occur. Accidents involving ride share services can present unique challenges. Unlike traditional taxi services, ride share companies operate under different regulations and insurance structures. …
On September 9, 2023, Louisiana State Police responded to a fatal accident involving a pedestrian on U.S. Route 90B in Jefferson Parish. The victim, 36-year-old David Allen Smith from Missouri, was a construction worker. He was walking near the right shoulder of the road when he was hit by a dark-colored SUV. The driver did …
Medical malpractice not only inflicts physical pain but also leaves deep psychological scars on victims. Incorrect prescriptions can lead to a cascade of emotional problems, ranging from anxiety to depression. Often, people become distrustful of healthcare systems, losing faith in what should be a source of healing and care. Such distrust can impede future medical …
A Louisiana woman, Jaclyn Bjorklund, has taken legal action against Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly. She has alleged the pharmaceutical companies behind Ozempic and Mounjaro, did not adequately alert users about the potential for serious gastrointestinal issues related to the medications. The legal filing contends due to Bjorklund’s use of Ozempic and Mounjaro, she experienced …
Although the chance of being hit by a falling object is rare, even celebrities have close calls. During a performance by The Weeknd in Mexico City during his ongoing tour, an unforeseen event occurred—a falling object descended from above. In a brief video the artist posted on social platforms, The Weeknd was in the midst …
Approximately 50,000 crashes occur in parking lots each year – resulting in nearly 60,000 injuries and over 500 deaths. Why are parking lots so dangerous? Research from the National Safety Council reveals that distractions, predominantly mobile phones, play a significant role in parking lot accidents. Drivers seem to take the slower speeds in parking lots …
In a significant development, the U.S. Department of Justice has initiated a major federal lawsuit against two leading petrochemical companies responsible for a Louisiana facility. Known as “Cancer Alley,” this site has been linked with the highest cancer risk rates in the U.S. due to air pollution. The lawsuit targets the Pontchartrain Works facility in …
Louisiana holds the unfortunate distinction of being fourth in the country for the highest rate of fatal accidents due to distracted driving. Recent research has shown that, within Louisiana’s total of 887 deadly accidents, 173 were attributed to drivers who were distracted. This places Louisiana in the top four states nationwide for lethal incidents connected …
