Most people in Houma, Louisiana, know from public service announcements and other sources that the legal limit in this state is 0.08 percent blood alcohol level.What this means is that if a person gets caught with more than 0.08 percent blood alcohol content, or BAC,...
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Year: 2018
Record-breaking holiday travel season continues
A previous post on this blog from about a month ago talked about how America's currently strong economy is inspiring many more Americans to hit the road over the major winter holidays this year. This previous post predicted a very busy Thanksgiving travel season,...
Where do most burn injuries happen?
It may come as a surprise to many Houma, Louisiana, residents that the most dangerous place, at least when it comes to the risk for burns, is one's own home.According to statistics compiled by the American Burn Association, almost three out of four burn injuries, 73...
Watch for long-term injuries after your car accident
Whether you are driving around downtown Houma or cruising up highway 90 to New Orleans, you expect to stay safe behind the wheel. Even with your best efforts, though, you may find yourself in the middle of an automobile accident. If you have vehicle damage or a bodily...
Even a mild brain injury can cause serious issues
Doctors classify traumatic brain injuries as mild, moderate and severe, depending on the extent and scope of the person's injury.However, a Houma, Louisiana, resident should not get confused by these labels in to thinking that someone who has suffered a mild brain...
Pedestrian accidents plaguing major state university
Although some dispute that it is a particular problem, there are many students and others on the campus at Louisiana State University who feel that the area is simply not safe for pedestrians and bicyclists. Over the past 5 years, over 40 pedestrians have been hit by...
Louisiana struggles with hit-and-run fatalities
According to relatively recent statistics, Louisiana unfortunately ranks among the top 10 states in terms of the number of fatal hit-and-run accidents. Per 100,000 residents, Louisiana has close to 2 fatal hit-and-runs. By contrast, the state with the least number of...
Upcoming travel season looks like a busy one
Every Thanksgiving, residents of Houma will often take a road trip. Sometimes, it can be just a matter of traveling 50 or so miles to see relatives or even to do some shopping up in New Orleans, while at other times, residents instead opt for a longer vacation.With a...
Fire pits and bonfires can cause burn injuries
Fire pits and bonfires are common sights in autumn. They can be cozy, and they can provide property owners in Louisiana with the opportunity to have guests over to enjoy the fire with them. However, it is essential for property owners who have fire pits or a bonfire...
Why are delayed brain injury symptoms so dangerous?
The actual impact and moments after your car accident are a blur, but other than feeling shaken up, you do not seem to have any obvious injuries, so you go home. Over the next two or three days, you feel stiff and sore, but with over-the-counter medicine and a couple...