Traumatic brain injury victim on the road to recovery
A traumatic brain injury (“TBI”) typically results in serious complications. Individuals who sustain a TBI are often unable to actively participate in daily life or engage in activities they previously enjoyed. The Shreveport Times recently reported that a 17 year-old high school student who suffered a TBI is back home and recuperating with her family. […]
Spinal cord victim hopes to open treatment facility
A spinal cord injury often produces significant pain and suffering, along with substantial medical bills and potential paralysis. According to New Orleans Public Radio, a Louisiana resident who suffered a spinal cord injury is hand cycling across the northern portion of the state to raise money for other victims who suffer a spinal cord injury […]
Brain injuries incurred in explosion similar to soldiers and NFL players
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 1.7 million individuals incur a traumatic brain injury that may affect their ability to live a normal life every year. For those that were present earlier this year at the Boston Marathon, many may have incurred a TBI and be unaware that they are suffering from this […]
Does texting while driving increase chances for an accident?
Just a decade ago, distracted driving was considered a minimal problem for Louisiana drivers and other motorists across the county. With the dramatic increase in cellphone use over the last 10 years, more drivers are distracted and likely to participate in risky behavior, including texting while driving and talking on the phone. Younger drivers are more prone to […]