All occupations pose some type of risk to workers, but nurses have a higher exposure to various hazards. This results in injuries and illnesses that affect not only their quality of life, but also patient care. Hazards that most nurses come across on a daily basis...
After taking a new prescription for a few weeks or months, you may begin to notice signs that something about your physical health is not the same as before. Medication errors can cause drug reactions that can lead to serious health problems, especially if you are...
A case involving exposure to a toxic cleaning fluid resulted not only in workers’ compensation benefits but also in an eventual lawsuit. Taking such a case to court is rare but shows how serious work-related injuries or conditions can become. Maintenance problems...
It can be exciting to drive on the Louisiana Memorial World War II Bridge that spans the Calcasieu River. After all, the bridge stretches more than 130 feet into the air, giving drivers and passengers expansive views of the Lake Charles area. If you are not careful,...
Car accidents may do more than leave you without reliable transportation. The effects on your body may prove longer-lasting and more serious than you believe after the incident. As reported by KPLC News, car accidents continue to rise. Even in low-impact crashes, you...
Not only do uneven roads and fellow riders pose a risk to cyclists, but inattentive motorists in stationary vehicles can become dangerous when exiting their automobiles. The act of "dooring" is when a vehicle occupant hits a cyclist while opening a door. Bike riders...
Because you care about your overall health, you understand the importance of seeing your primary care physician regularly. When you are sick, though, having a trusted doctor becomes even more essential. Still, some doctors are simply better than others. According to...
Going to the doctor should make you feel better, not worse. When it happens, you may either have an unfortunate outcome or a case of medical malpractice. It may prove difficult to differentiate between malpractice or unintended consequence after medical treatment....
When car accidents occur, few passengers suffer more life-altering injuries than children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that approximately 91,000 children below the age of 12 sustained injuries due to car crashes in 2019, and more than 600...
When you think of a spinal cord injury, you might imagine taking a catastrophic hit in a motor vehicle accident or a bad fall at the workplace. You would be correct in assuming that those two sources represent the majority of SCI instances. However, medical...
