One of the biggest trends right now is self-driving cars. Many manufacturers advertise their self-driving cars as ways to reduce the work of drivers and decrease user errors. Furthermore, fully electric, self-driving cars are meant to be better for the environment...
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What are examples and causes of infant morbidity and mortality?
The well-being and survival of infants are paramount concerns for parents. Infant morbidity and mortality, though often tragic and distressing, provide crucial insights into maternal and infant health. Infant morbidity refers to the presence of illness, disease or...
3 ways job pressures may contribute to semi-truck crashes
Securing a commercial driver's license (CDL) and driving a commercial truck is one of the best blue-collar careers available. Depending on someone's driving record and the routes that they will accept, they could easily earn six figures by pursuing a commercial...
Which birth injuries can cause paralysis?
Childbirth is a special event, but it also comes with potential risks and complications. A birth injury is one of the most distressing complications that can occur during childbirth. Birth injuries can affect the mother and the baby, and their severity can range from...
Was my newborn’s injury caused by negligence?
Giving birth is a very dangerous process for both mother and unborn child. Seemingly minor complications during the labor and delivery process can lead to lasting injuries or even death. Few things are more distressing for someone who has just gone through labor than...
Did your medical provider’s body language indicate trouble?
If your family has recently experienced the deeply emotional reality that your new infant was harmed during their birth, you may be processing any one of the stages of grief. You may still be in shock, looking for answers with an air of detachment that you know will...
4 damages you can seek in a birth injury claim
The safe delivery of a child is the goal of expectant parents. However, despite doing your best to attain this goal, the negligence of a doctor, nurse or hospital may make it unattainable. It can be painful when your child suffers a birth injury. If this happens, you...
3 errors that could harm your car crash claim
However obvious it is to you that the other party caused a car crash, you cannot take getting adequate compensation for granted. Each year, many people who deserve compensation fail to get it or fail to get the amount they should due to mistakes they make once the...
When can you sue a hospital for birth injuries?
When you have gone through the morning sickness, mood swings and the bodily changes that come with pregnancy, going into labor can come as a huge relief. And the joy of becoming a parent can be overwhelming. But what happens when your little bundle of joy sustains...
Cerebral palsy and birth injuries: What to know
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurological disorder that affects movement and muscle coordination, which means it can make it difficult for someone afflicted with this condition to walk, talk and take care of themselves. CP is caused by damage to a child’s developing...