(Also known as Torn Pectoral, Pec Strain, Pectoral Muscle Strain, Strained Pectoral, Pectoral Tear) What is a pectoral strain? A pectoral strain is a condition characterised by partial or complete tearing of one or more of the pectoral (chest) muscles (figure 1).
Conservative States Mostly in the South; Liberal States on the Coasts. Six of the top 10 most conservative states are located in the South (Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee and South Carolina). Three others are in the Mountain West (Utah, Wyoming and Idaho), and one is Oklahoma -- straddling the Midwest/southern border.
Other jurisdictions singled out as among the worst include: Los Angeles, California; Jefferson County, Texas; New Orleans/Orleans Parish, Louisiana; and Detroit, Michigan. Not only is Louisiana the worst ranked state, but New Orleans is a metro area that receives special attention as one of the worst metro areas for lawsuit climate. This is just another reminder that Louisiana is often perceived to be a bad place to do business.