Drug Recalls and Why They Happen

Drug Recalls and Why They Happen

Why Medicines Are Sometimes Recalled Drug recalls happen from time to time when safety to the public comes into question and injuries occur. Before becoming available to the consumer, all medicines are rigorously tested to make sure they are safe and effective. This...
Jackknife Accidents in New Orleans

Jackknife Accidents in New Orleans

Louisiana Jackknife Accidents If a trucker attempts to slow down but does so incorrectly, a jackknife can occur. When that happens, the tractor’s speed becomes slower than the trailer it is pulling. The trailer swings to the side as a result, potentially causing...
Damages in a Wrongful Death

Damages in a Wrongful Death

The Loss of a Family Member For most people, the loss of a family member is one of the hardest things they must face. If that loss is due to another’s negligence or intentional act, it is all the more overwhelming. Recovery of wrongful death damages can alleviate the...
Do Hands-Free Devices Prevent Distracted Driving?

Do Hands-Free Devices Prevent Distracted Driving?

Is It Safer to Use a Hands-Free Device When Driving? Whenever the human race has a problem, they hurry to find an alternative way to solve it. As more cities and states outlawed using a cell phone for talking and texting, the popularity of hand-free devices grew....
Metallosis in Hip and Knee Replacement

Metallosis in Hip and Knee Replacement

What Is Metallosis? Metallosis, like its name suggests, is an accumulation of toxic metals in the bloodstream and adjacent tissues. Commonly, it occurs when metal fragments flake off of hip or other implant types, and many who underwent hip implants in the past...
Lessons We Learned From Hurricane Ida

Lessons We Learned From Hurricane Ida

Hurricane Ida Taught Us Valuable Lessons Hurricane Ida ravaged Louisiana in 2021 and caused considerable destruction in its path. Suddenly, homeowners and businesses were in survival mode. Depending on where you lived or worked, homeowners lost everything and others...
The Drug Recall Process

The Drug Recall Process

What Happens When a Drug Is Recalled Annually, about 4,500 products are recalled by the FDA. They have previously been approved for public use and used by consumers. The manufacturer is obligated to initiate a recall and carry it through. However, if needed, the FDA...
Three Mistakes You Can Make After an Auto Accident

Three Mistakes You Can Make After an Auto Accident

The Worst Mistakes Made After a Car Accident In the heat of the moment after an auto accident, unnerved drivers can make any number of mistakes. They are not even always done intentionally but rather made because of fatigue, fear and a lapse in thinking. Sometimes,...
Medical Device Injury Claims in New Orleans

Medical Device Injury Claims in New Orleans

Looking at Medical Devices – the Good and the Bad Medical devices have helped many people deal with physical conditions and illnesses, saving lives in some cases. While it is right to applaud the efforts that made this possible, it is unfair to place all medical...