Medical malpractice is very dangerous for patients. A significant error could lead to serious injuries or death in some cases. It’s not always easy to know when medical malpractice has taken place, but it’s possible to put together the pieces and start a case once you...
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Speaking with medical providers about the errors that harmed you
Anyone can make an honest mistake, but most of these do not lead to physical harm or death. However, medical malpractice on the part of a healthcare provider can harm you or lead to a loved one’s death. Medical errors are preventable in nearly all situations, which is...
Improving your focus may help you avoid motor vehicle accidents
Distractions remain one of the leading causes of motor vehicle accidents in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 424,000 Americans suffered vehicle crash injuries in 2019 alone. As you may know, visual and manual...
What can pedestrians do to improve road safety?
Each year, thousands of pedestrian accidents occur in the United States. While some are fatal, many more result in serious injuries. The common reasons for pedestrian accidents include drunk driving, drunk walking and distracted driving. While pedestrians may have no...
Are we overlooking serious driving distractions?
Many driving distractions are fairly well-known, such as texting and driving. People understand that this is a distraction and that it is highly dangerous. Yes, it still happens, but there is a general knowledge surrounding this type of behavior, even by those who...
What are some common reasons for birth injuries?
When a mother is giving birth, she and her family hope that their child will be healthy when they’re born. The mother may have taken very good care of her health and gone to every required medical appointment, but there are still times when birth injuries can occur....
4 common causes of car accidents in Louisiana
In 2021, the state of Louisiana reported a total of 997 highway fatalities, breaking its previous 2007 record of 993 deaths by motor vehicle accidents. With an average of 3 deaths per day and 914 crashes in total, the rise in car accidents is alarming and therefore...
How a concussion can affect your ability to process “speech-in-noise”
Researchers are still studying all of the potential effects that a concussion can have on a person, both in the short term and long term. A person who has suffered a concussion, which is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI), can experience physical, psychological,...
3 times a diagnostic failure could lead to major consequences
You know something is wrong with you, but it takes a medical doctor to determine the cause of your symptoms. A headache could be a warning sign of a brain tumor, high blood pressure or a stroke. It could also just be a sign of dehydration. You rely on doctors to...
How do you prove negligence in a birth injury lawsuit?
The birth of a baby brings immense joy to the parents. If you are expectant, you want your child to be born healthy. But what happens when your little bundle of joy suffers a birth injury? Birth injury, as the name suggests, occurs when complications occur during the...