A veteran New Orleans film crew member was tragically killed after coming into contact with an energized overhead power line on a local movie set, drawing new attention to the dangers of electrocution accidents in Louisiana.
A Louisiana Illuminator report on sexual and physical abuse at a Louisiana ICE facility highlights the dangers of sexual abuse or exploitation in institutional settings.
Any accident that leaves someone with injuries severe enough that it impacts their long-term quality of life qualifies as catastrophic. Recovering from a catastrophic injury is physically, emotionally, and financially draining.