Severe weather tallied over 500 fatalities and more than $165 billion in combined property and crop damage in 2022. Scientists say it’s only going to get worse. According to experts who squarely blame man-made climate change, predictions show that these swelling disasters will get more frequent and more costly. All of which is not good news for…
Are you one of the two million Louisiana residents currently covered by Medicaid? If so, you, along with 40 percent of the state’s population, may be affected by recent coverage changes. In March 2020, Medicaid recipients no longer had to requalify their income and re-enroll every year because of the COVID-19 emergency. Congress enacted the…
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, a time to spread awareness about how to ride a motorcycle and stay safe on roads across Louisiana and the U.S. Because motorcyclist safety is everyone’s safety. Safe driving and riding practices, along with cooperation from all road users, can help reduce the number of fatalities and injuries on highways across the nation.
Fact: we keep far better statistics on pro sports in America than on deaths and injuries in child care settings. So, what can you do to keep your child safe? If you’re trying to find a quality, licensed day care for your child, here are just some of the essential safety questions you should be asking before you send your child to day care.
Despite the danger a TBI poses to victims, it isn’t always easy to spot. A TBI is often contained within the skull, with no external evidence of an injury. This makes diagnosis more complicated than it would be for other injuries. The victim—or those close to them—may have to look for warning signs in their behavior.
Let’s hope that you’re never in the position to experience an auto accident but in case you’re confronted with it, you should know how to proceed. Here’s what to do if you are involved in a road crash.
Before you file a wrongful death lawsuit in Louisiana, you should know the specifics of a wrongful death claim, which falls under the larger umbrella of personal injury litigation. What is a wrongful death? Who can file a wrongful death claim? What are the damages you can receive compensation for? How long do you have to submit a wrongful death injury claim?
Nearly 70 percent of hospice providers are for-profits today versus just 30 percent in 2000. The aggregate Medicare margins of for-profit hospices are reportedly three times that of their non-profit counterparts.
Thanks to the civil justice system, hundreds of thousands of lives have been saved and injuries prevented because wrongdoers have been forced into changing their bad behavior. Because of those who courageously exercise their Constitutional right to a day in court, unscrupulous corporations have been forced to make their products safer and take dangerous ones off the market.
Make a (safety) list and check it twice! The holidays are a time to celebrate traditions with your closest family and friends. As you gather with those you love the most, make sure the festive customs that make the holidays memorable remain safe and healthy. Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and magical holiday season. Happy Holidays from all of us at Kleinpeter Schwarzberg Boutwell!