Lack of Oversight Found At Five Louisiana Veteran Homes

According to an audit just released, oversight of the quality of care in Louisiana’s veteran homes located in Bossier City, Jackson, Jennings, Monroe, and Reserve, is lacking. Specifically, all five homes—which house more than 700 people—were cited for deficiencies. These ranged from failure to dispose of garbage properly to causing resident injuries due to a … Continued

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Louisiana Sinks As Sea Eats Away At Land

Environmental hazards could end up causing many of Louisiana’s small towns and villages to effectively disappear due to the state losing an average of 17 square miles per year to the sea. Scientists report that the main factors causing entire towns to turn into open water and the loss of wetlands is the sea-level rise, … Continued

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Louisiana Found Dangerous for Bicycle Riders

A recently released article indicated that Louisiana has the third-highest rate of bicycle related deaths in the country, according to a recent study done by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Specifically, the study found that the death rate for adults (ages 35-74) is second only to Florida and Delaware—two of the deadliest states for … Continued

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Eric Nowak included in The Best Lawyers in America© 2016

Eric Nowak was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2016 in the field of Commercial Litigation. Best Lawyers is the oldest and most highly-respected peer review guide to the legal profession worldwide. Eric’s successful career in litigation has helped dozens of clients and families in getting the justice they deserve. This inclusion in … Continued

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Air Pollution and Respiratory Illness

The connection between air pollution and cancer, as well as the link to numerous other illnesses and injuries including neurological disorders, respiratory problems, and other health issues, is strong. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): 1 in 12 people now have asthma, and most of those who suffer are female, African … Continued

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Avoiding Medical Malpractice

According to statistics released by the Journal of the American Medical Association, more than 85,000 medical malpractice lawsuits are filed each year and medical negligence is the third leading cause of death in the U.S. If this isn’t overwhelming enough, up to 12,000 people die during an unnecessary surgery and 7,000 from medical malpractice errors … Continued

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State Audit Shows Depleted Funds for Louisiana Roads

The Louisiana state audit was just released, and unfortunately, indicates that there is a decline in federal funding, placing various Louisiana department of Transportation and Development projects in trouble. Specifically, the Department estimates a backlog of $12 billion in construction projects. Unless there is a change with the Transportation Trust Fund (TTF), very necessary infrastructure projects for … Continued

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Shirin Harrell Responds To Complication Rates of Surgeons

As a registered nurse practicing for over 20 years, I had unfiltered and direct access to observe the quality of care provided by the doctors that I worked with. I saw the care they provided and the results they got. And, I learned that while most doctors do a good job, a minority were responsible … Continued

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Landlord Found Negligent in 17-year-old Lead Poisoning Case

Recently, $350,000 was awarded to a 19-year-old victim who was exposed to lead poisoning when she was two years old due to her negligent landlord. Specifically, the landlord negligently hid (concealed or failed to disclose) the lead paint issues in the home 17 years ago, causing severe brain injuries to the victim. This isn’t the … Continued

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Recorded Surgeries on the Horizon Regarding Medical Malpractice Claims?

Researchers at the University of Toronto have been working on developing devices that would record a surgeon’s actions during surgery, including any errors made, in order to collect data on patients, surgical errors, and how to prevent them. Similarly, here in the U.S., lawmakers in Wisconsin are currently considering legislation to allow patients to have … Continued

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