Failure to diagnose conditions that lead to birth injuries or deaths is a significant issue in maternal and neonatal care. According to one study, birth injuries occur in approximately 7 out of every 1,000 births in the United States. Additionally, nearly 50% of all...
Hospital-acquired infections occur when patients contract infections during their hospital stay that weren't present when they were admitted. These infections typically develop at least 48 hours after hospitalization and affect about 4% of those hospitalized. For...
Many parents worry about “stranger danger” when they have young children. Unfortunately, many of the most serious threats come from those close to children and their families. In recent years, there has been an increased degree of awareness of how those in positions...
A spinal cord injury (SCI) can alter your life, potentially imposing significant financial burdens on you and your family. The costs associated with spinal cord injuries extend far beyond your initial medical treatment. From short-term expenses to lifetime financial...
Sometimes you may glance in your rearview mirror and see a driver very close behind you. When you glance again a few seconds later, they are still there, right on your tail. This can feel unnerving and with good reason. Tailgating - when drivers sit very close to the...
Most drivers have broken the speed limit at least occasionally. Many of them believe that it’s relatively safe to do so. They may not drive recklessly—such as going 100 miles an hour down the interstate—but they don’t really see a problem with speeding in a more...
One of the most extreme examples of medical malpractice is a surgical mistake, such as wrong-site surgery. This type of error can change a person’s life forever. For instance, if a patient undergoes surgery to have their left arm amputated due to a severe infection,...
Having a baby is a beautiful experience for most parents; however, there are times when that experience can turn traumatic. One of these is if the baby suffers a birth injury. A brachial plexus injury is an injury that can occur during labor and delivery. This is an...
If you see someone tailgating another vehicle while driving down the road, the reason may be that they believe they can stop in time to avoid an accident. In this sense, the rear driver doesn’t even think they’re tailgating. They honestly believe they are maintaining...
If a person files a personal injury case, they may be entitled to fair compensation. This compensation could help the victim afford certain financial losses as a result of a motor vehicle accident, medical malpractice, slip-and-fall accident or premises liability. To...