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FDA warning against Benzocaine teething 

The US Food and Drug Administration has issued an FDA warning to consumers and sent letters to the manufacturers to stop using over-the-counter teething products that contain benzocaine. This is not the first warning about benzocaine from the FDA. In 2011, it estimated there had been more than 400 cases of benzocaine-associated cases. Parents can use the products to temporarily …

Romaine Lettuce Recall

Illnesses linked to deadly E. coli in romaine lettuce are continuing to rise, with 28 additional people found to have been sickened by the bacteria since last week bringing the total to 149. As of this week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that people in 29 states have fallen ill from consuming tainted lettuce. The advisory includes …

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When You Need A Workers’ Compensation Attorney

Workers’ compensation is a controversial topic. Louisiana has a strong workforce. With more jobs, there are more workplace injuries. When it comes to workplace injuries, that’s where a Workers’ Compensation Attorney steps in. Since our economy is made up of so many manual labor jobs, there are many opportunities for injury in Louisiana than in other states. When it comes …

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Rise in Nursing Home Abuse in the US

When a loved one slips into senility and their family can no longer provide them the care they deserve, many families look to nursing homes for help. Unfortunately, there are some disheartening statistics surrounding nursing homes and the abuse of the elderly each year. More than two million cases of elder abuse are reported every year, and almost one out …

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Sports and Injuries

Athletes and physical education students are constantly in the line of danger. Catastrophic sports injuries killed 50 young athletes last year and every year sports injuries put at least 30,000 high school athletes in the hospital. Catastrophic injuries can never be eliminated in an action sports setting, but through effective risk management, the inherent risks of the event can be …

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Louisiana Roads

It’s no secret that car insurance rates in Louisiana are higher than other states. In fact, Louisiana is the fourth-most expensive state to insure your car behind Michigan, Montana, and New Jersey. These insurance rates are blamed on a high number of wrecks resulting in higher claims costs. It might not surprise you that Louisiana is also known for having …

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Blue Bike Share Program Launches in New Orleans

You might have seen a lot of the color blue around New Orleans recently. On December 5th, a program called Blue Bikes launched as the first bike share program in the city. The bikes painted their namesake blue, run on $8 hourly ride rentals and $15 monthly passes. A discount $20 annual pass is available for residents who qualify for …

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New Years Safety

Christmas has come and gone, and now everyone is making their New Year’s resolutions and plans for the last night of the year. While we hope you ring in the New Year with a roaring celebration, don’t forget these safety tips that can make or break how you start 2018. Plan a Ride in Advance Driving accidents rise during the holidays, …

Tis’ the Season to be Cautious

A common theme in Holiday movies is disasters and crazy shenanigans, but we often don’t think about accidents happening in our daily lives. Although the Holidays are a time of warmth, celebration, giving, and spending time with your loved ones: accidents happen and they are more common around this time. Each year, over 400 Americans lose their lives and over …