While a trip to the stadium to see a game can be a relaxing activity for many families, the Los Angeles Times recently published a story on the serious injuries that spectators can sometimes face due to many of these ballparks failing to provide enough protective netting. Specifically, while the baseball league mandates the presence … Continued
Read MoreFew people realize that, if you recover for your injuries under a personal injury or even workers’ compensation case, the insurance company that initially covered your medical expenses can assert a lien or “privilege” on any proceeds recovered. The subrogation definition describes the health insurance (or other) company being entitled to recover for what it … Continued
Read MoreSadly, the Oxford County Fair held in mid-September of this year ended with one child passing away and another becoming gravely ill due to E. coli infections that originated at a petting zoo. Thus far, the investigation has revealed that the fair operators did not follow the public health-related recommendations made after previous E. Coli … Continued
Read MoreUnfortunately, a lot of child abuse takes place in hotels because of the opportunities and anonymity that they sometimes offer. In fact, this is such an issue that some hotel chains have had to develop policies regarding the problem, establishing procedures for employees and others to report the abuse and setting up disciplinary penalties for … Continued
Read MoreOn October 5, court documents were filed formalizing Louisiana’s landmark agreement with BP, initiating the process by which the state will finally receive funding for economic recovery and coastal restoration. Specifically, the Consent Decree was filed in the U.S. District Court in New Orleans, solidifying BP’s obligation to pay close to $7 billion to the … Continued
Read MoreA new federal report released in early October reveals that 120 workers in Louisiana died on the job last year—six more than in the previous year. Specifically, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the largest number of deaths (close to 40) were in utilities, trade, and transportation. The other workplace accidents were in the … Continued
Read MoreA new report released by the Institute of Medicine and highlighted by the Washington Post, titled “Improving Diagnosis in Health Care,” notes that most Americans that go to the doctor will get a wrong or late diagnosis at least once in their lives, often with terrible consequences. Although this error plays a huge part in … Continued
Read MoreThis month, environmental protection interests sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over the agency’s failure to issue a plan to lower air pollution from coal-fired power plants in Louisiana. Specifically, without a plan under the EPA’s regional haze program, pollution will continue to affect the public health and environment in and adjacent to the … Continued
Read MoreThe recent scandal regarding Volkswagen (VW) selling half a million diesel cars after bypassing minimal air pollution standards has received a lot of attention. While most of the public discussions have focused on air pollution and climate change instead of human health hazards, what many do not realize is that there are huge implications of … Continued
Read MoreMany people do not realize that Louisiana ranks among the highest states for gun violence, but the question remains: why? This issue was discussed recently by a panel of experts during the “Gun Violence in Louisiana” symposium held by the Center for Louisiana Studies. Louisiana had its fair share of gun violence this summer, with … Continued
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