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New findings on traumatic brain injury emerge

Could it largely be about so-called “lymphatic vessels?” Long held in the scientific community to be nonexistent, lymphatic vessels were first identified only recently by researchers at the University of Virginia. The vessels reside in the brain, serving to clean that organ and keep it free of damaging toxins. Continuing

Signs of serious internal bleeding may not show up immediately

The aftermath of a serious car accident can be hectic. In some cases, individuals may think that they have escaped the crash unscathed, but in reality, adrenaline and other factors are masking the pain of serious injuries. Unfortunately, you could find yourself involved in a car or truck accident that

Should collision warning systems be fast tracked for large trucks?

The writing is clearly on the wall, apparent for all to see. More accurately, its bottom line is prevalent in a study recently released by the research organization Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Here’s the key takeaway in IIHS findings regarding the employment of select electronic safety features in large commercial

Will this behind-the-wheel trucking change promote or hinder safety?

Many of our readers in Louisiana and elsewhere have likely heard the term “hours of service” (HOS) in reference to the commercial trucking industry. Its thrust is quite simple and premised on public safety. Truck drivers across the country were at one time unburdened by any regulation that limited the

Issues re maritime employees’ protections during health pandemic

“Another wrinkle.” That is what the maritime-focused Waterways Journal underscores in its assessment of added protections afforded industry employees by the federal Jones Act. Here’s an example featuring the sizable health risks currently posed for maritime workers by the COVID-19 pandemic. The journal notes that many maritime employers are now requiring

Even a minor crash can cause serious back injuries

If you suffered injuries in a Louisiana car accident, you know firsthand how your injuries can change the course of your life. This is especially true if you suffered a back injury or damage to your neck. Even a low-speed collision can cause serious damage, leaving you in pain and

Do the brakes need to be tapped on self-driving cars?

If you’re a forward-thinking person who is an avid self-driving car enthusiast, you might want to temporarily park visions of partying soon in the back seat of a driverless vehicle. Here’s why: Empirical evidence points to accident risks involving autonomous cars that are far higher presently than a trusting public assumes. Actually,

Did you lose your spleen as the result of a car accident?

No one can predict what someone will endure during a car accident. Some people may go through accidents that seem horrific due to the crunched metal and multiple vehicles involved but are fortunate enough to walk away without injuries. Other individuals may suffer severe injuries that need emergency medical care.

Tort reform accident bill enacted as Louisiana law

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards begrudgingly signaled a legislative bill as new law with a stroke of his pen recently. Prominent pro-business supporters and advocacy groups, along with Republican lawmakers, were ecstatic that their long-fought attempt to shore up so-called “tort reform” law in the state will now take effect.

Workplace safety czar spotlights top-tier on-the-job risks

“Throwing good money after bad” is an expression sometimes used to spotlight dollars spent on ventures and programs that have already proven to be failures. According to federal safety officials, that is decidedly not the case regarding funds that American companies expend on training and injury-prevention programs for workers. Consider

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