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
Read MoreAccording 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
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreAs 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
Read MoreRecently, $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
Read MoreResearchers 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
Read MoreLast month, a state Supreme Court jury found John Crane Inc.—a Chicago-based manufacturer of asbestos gaskets—responsible for the wrongful death of a man exposed to the deadly material during his service in the U.S. Navy, and awarded him $1.42 million in damages. William R. Voelker died just four months after being diagnosed with mesothelioma —after … Continued
Read MoreSeveral weeks ago, two Louisiana citizens were killed due to a brain-eating amoeba that has turned up in the water supply of St. Bernard Parish, near New Orleans. In addition, the amoeba was also recently found in a second Louisiana parish–Ascension. The Louisiana Department of Health & Hospitals reported that the water system was not … Continued
Read MoreWe hear about fatal vehicle accidents all the time. However, the specific circumstances surrounding these accidents are often unrevealed. Those suffering from driver fatigue are three times more likely to be involved in a crash. On July 28 specifically, a preliminary investigation into a fatal crash that occurred on Louisiana Highway 159 north of Highway 2 revealed … Continued
Read MoreRecently, public health experts estimated that a particular manufacturer of asbestos insulation for homes (referred to as “Mr. Fluffy”) in Canberra, Australia may be responsible for more cases of mesothelioma due to the loose-fill asbestos used. Specifically, researchers found an average concentration of 0.001 fibres per milliliter of air inside a house that contained the … Continued
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