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You send money to the Social Security Administration (SSA) every week from your paycheck. Typically, people make use of those contributions later in life when they claim retirement benefits to augment their pension or retirement savings.  However, some people need...

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most devastating injuries you can sustain in an accident. Unfortunately, a TBI can have many negative effects on your life, from memory and speech issues to reduced motor function, ongoing pain and more. Learn about some of...

You are heading to Baton Rouge for a family celebration when you see a car quickly gaining on you from behind. The driver begins laying on the horn and flashing their lights as they continue to pick up speed behind you. You move over just in time to see the driver...

Human actions cause most car accidents, and one of the leading causes of car accidents in the U.S is distracted driving. Distracted driving can be in the form of texting, making a phone call, eating or grooming your hair while operating a motor vehicle. Here are some...

Today, many people rely on bicycles as a mode of transportation. Others use them for fun and recreation. Unfortunately, issues like careless drivers and improperly maintained roadways lead to serious accidents all the time. If you are injured in a bicycle accident...

The devastation caused by Hurricane Ida last August showed us once again that some Louisiana nursing homes are woefully unprepared to care for their residents in a disaster. The Louisiana Department of Health (DOH) revoked the licenses of seven facilities in the...

Most people have never heard of a “coup-countercoup” brain injury until it happens to them or to a loved one. The term is French for “blow-counterblow.” In these injuries, two different parts (lobes) of the brain are affected – usually on opposite sides. They...

People who are working deserve to have a safe workplace. While every job has some hazards that can’t be controlled, there are some dangers that employers can take steps to minimize. The risk of a back injury is one of those.  There are several things you can do that...

It's important for motorcyclists to be alert at all times and to avoid distraction. When a driver makes a mistake that causes a crash involving a motorcycle, that motorcyclist is far more likely to suffer severe injuries – such as traumatic brain injuries or spinal...

Many people don’t realize that what they breathe in on a regular basis can have a major impact on their health. Those who work in some of the factories in Opelousas are at an increased risk of serious health conditions because of the air quality.  Things that you...