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How Quickly Can Depression Set In on TBI Patients?

May 18, 2012 @ 05:01 AM — by Shirin Harrell

Researchers have long suspected that there is a link between TBI and depression

Where Do Most Fires Occur?

May 11, 2012 @ 05:07 AM — by Shirin Harrell

According to the American Burn Association (ABA), approximately 450,000 people receive treatment for burn injuries each year in the United States.

School Bully Paralyzes Young Victim

May 02, 2012 @ 05:02 AM — by Shirin Harrell

Sawyer’s parents sued the school board and the bully who punched him.

School Bully Paralyzes Young Victim

May 02, 2012 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

The bully’s punch caused a clot in a major artery above his abdomen.

How to be a Safe Pedestrian

April 27, 2012 @ 05:01 AM — by Shirin Harrell

Safety experts say a driver traveling at 60mph has less than one second to avoid a pedestrian at night.

Defective Drugs Harm More People than Just the User

February 22, 2012 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

According to the FDA, almost one-half of the U.S. population used a prescription drug in the last month.

When is a Workplace Hazardous?

February 15, 2012 @ 05:01 AM — by Shirin Harrell

If there are inherently hazardous aspects of your job, your employer should provide you with safety equipment to minimize your risk of injury.

Things You Should Know After a Car Crash

February 09, 2012 @ 05:02 AM — by Shirin Harrell

If you are not comfortable with the negotiations, or you feel you are entitled to more compensation, a skilled personal injury attorney can help you.

What Turns Teen Drivers into Elderly Drivers?

January 26, 2012 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

Their 2001 study discovered that the cell phone conversation is more distracting than the phone itself behind the wheel.

Distracted Driving Causes 8,000 Car Crashes Every Day

January 23, 2012 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

Young drivers came of age in an era of technology and do not recall a time where there were no cell phones.

Tort Reform Advocates Call Louisiana a Judicial Hellhole

January 19, 2012 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

The reason for the dubious honor, according to the ATRF, is because of our state’s legacy lawsuits, which allow property owners to sue oil companies for polluting their land.

The Truth Surrounding Tort Reform

January 16, 2012 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

Large corporations used the “hot coffee case” in an effort to gain public support for cutting down on so-called frivolous lawsuits that netted large rewards for the plaintiffs.

Three House Fires in 24-Hours in New Orleans

January 05, 2012 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

Making sure your home has working smoke detectors is one of the easiest things you can do to ensure you will help you escape your home safely in a fire. 

Pharmacist Gives Woman Wrong Prescription – Leads to Severe Seizures

December 28, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

As a result of taking the wrong medication, she experienced severe seizures, decrease in vision and altered mental status.

Teen Loses her Life in Drunken Driving Accident

December 23, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

His blood alcohol content was over twice the legal limit in Louisiana.

What’s Making FEMA Trailer Builders Sick?

December 08, 2011 @ 05:12 AM — by Shirin Harrell

Workers at Gulf Stream said they had to build about 100 trailers every day, which forced them to us low-quality materials. 

A Mishap During a Woman’s Eye Surgery

December 06, 2011 @ 05:10 AM — by Shirin Harrell

During the eye operation, part of a syringe dislodged and became a projectile. 

Can You File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Louisiana?

December 01, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

Relatives beyond siblings and grandparents cannot file a wrongful death lawsuit in Louisiana.

Was Fire Victim Smoking in Bed?

November 25, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

Fire crews arrived and knocked down the door, but they were not able to reach the victim in time.

Man’s Road Rage Leads to Multi-Vehicle Crash

November 22, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell
He then got out of his car and approached the semi with an upset look on his face, according to the semi driver.

FDA Has New Warnings about the Controversial Contraceptive

November 10, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

The FDA advised women still taking the pill to talk to their doctor before they stop using the pill.

Driver Dies While Driving and then Crashes Car

November 08, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

The unfortunate aspect of these types of car accidents is that the driver usually has no warning of an oncoming episode while behind the wheel.

More Evidence of Seatbelts Saving Lives

October 25, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

The woman took the time to secure her children safely inside the vehicle before fastening her own seatbelt. 

Car and Tractor Collide

October 14, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

In addition, the tractor must have at least one front lamp projecting a white light and one rear lamp projecting a red light. 

Slip and Fall Tears Man’s Rotator Cuff

October 07, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

In addition, he claims disability and a loss of his normal way of life and earning capacity.

Video of New Orleans Cop Swerving in Car Posted on YouTube

September 21, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

The New Orleans Police Department later confirmed that it was one of their officers driving the car in the video.

Another Dangerous Drug Lawsuit for Bayer

September 15, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

The FDA’s warning about Cipro goes all the way back to 2008.

New Orleans Cop Loses Job after Causing Fatal Car Crash

September 12, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

However, the video from his patrol car shows he did not stop pursuing the car when he said he did.

Woman Names Pharmacists as Defendants in Latest Yaz Lawsuit

September 08, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

Both pharmacists told her Yaz was safe, according to her complaint in St. Clair County Circuit Court.

Depression is Why They Fired Me

August 24, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

She alleges the real reason for her termination was her depression and gender.

Man’s Cancer Caused by Ammonia Exposure?

August 23, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

Ten days after the ammonia exposure, doctors discovered the police officer had cancer in his lymph nodes.

Yaz and Yasmin were Money Makers for Bayer

August 12, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

In 2008, the potentially deadly oral contraceptives earned its maker, Bayer, $1.8 billion.

Summertime Fires are Making New Orleans a Little Hotter

August 04, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

In all, the fire destroyed the unoccupied house and damaged six nearby buildings.

Police Conduct Toxicology Test on Victim’s Body in Fatal Car Crash

July 27, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

A two-car collision in Jefferson Parish earlier this month killed a 53-year-old New Orleans woman.

Read This Especially if You Have a Hewlett Packard Laptop Computer

July 26, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

A Mandeville woman filed a personal injury suit against HP after her HP laptop overheated and burned her in June 2010.

New Jersey Schedules First Yaz Trials for Fall 2012

July 22, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

The first two trials will be bellwether trials for the rest of the claims. 

Users of Yaz and Yasmin Should Know the Symptoms of Blood Clots

July 15, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

A pulmonary embolism can occur if a blood clot travels to the lungs and blocks the pulmonary artery.

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