Are private hospitals putting profits over patient safety?

In 1999, the Institute of Medicine revealed that medical errors are the leading cause of death and injuries in U.S. hospitals. The group estimated that up to 98,000 people die annually because of dangerous and deadly mistakes. Reports released since then show the number to be growing with serious problems coming from private accreditor-operated facilities […]

Auto-pedestrian accident claims the life of Louisiana woman

No matter how vigilant and careful Lake Charles pedestrians are, each is still subject to risks at the hands of motorists who may fail to pay attention. This is true both at home in Louisiana and when visiting other states. Distractions including phone use, eating, talking and even fatigue can cloud a driver’s ability to […]