On behalf of The Law Offices of W.A. “Chip” Forstall, Jr. posted in Car Accidents on February 22, 2017New Orleans motorists may be disturbed to learn that there were more than 40,000 U.S. traffic fatalities in 2016, according to preliminary estimates released by the National Safety Council on Feb. 15. If the number is not revised downward, it would be the first time U.S. traffic deaths have crossed the 40,000 threshold since 2007….
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On behalf of The Law Offices of W.A. “Chip” Forstall, Jr. posted in Brain Injuries on February 17, 2017Traumatic brain injuries are injuries to the head that affect how the brain normally functions. Parents in Louisiana should be familiar with the long-term effects this type of injury can have on children and adolescents. The severity of TBIs can vary. They can be mild, often referred to as concussions, or severe, causing a loss of memory…
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On behalf of The Law Offices of W.A. “Chip” Forstall, Jr. posted in Brain Injuries on February 06, 2017Louisiana residents who have had to undergo catheter ablation for their irregular heartbeats should know that this treatment has been linked to causing brain injuries. This is according to a study conducted by researchers at UC San Francisco. Catheter ablation is a common treatment for irregular heartbeats. If the procedure is done on the left side…
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