Medical malpractice occurs when a health care professional fails to provide the standard level of care, resulting in harm or injury to a patient. Doctor errors are one of the leading causes of medical malpractice cases. Understanding these errors and how to protect...
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GE HealthCare recalls Nuclear Medicine systems due to fall risk
GE HealthCare issued a Class I recall on its Nuclear Medicine 600/800 series due to a product design flaw that could injure patients. The company recommended that customers not use the equipment until a GE HealthCare service technician performs an inspection. Why did...
What are red flags of serious brain trauma?
After someone suffers from head damage in a car crash, it is not unreasonable to assume that brain damage may also occur. Thus, it is important to keep an eye out for potential red flags that might indicate serious trauma to the brain. Changes in behavior and mental...
Can children develop seat belt syndrome?
By now, all parents should recognize the critical importance of using car seats for infants and toddlers. After all, according to the National Safety Council, size-appropriate car seats can cut injury risk for young passengers by as much as 71%. As children grow,...
Car a motor vehicle accident cause cervical myelopathy?
From seat belts to airbags, the car you drive has many valuable safety features. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, these features make your modern vehicle much safer than those from the past. Still, safety features cannot prevent all...
How can serious prescription errors occur?
In the time after you start a new medication, you may begin to experience strange or harmful side effects. One source of malpractice is a doctor writing the wrong prescription for you to take, such as a different dosage or type of medicine. Noticing this problem may...
Statistics on e-scooter injuries
It is vital to recognize the risks that you face while riding an e-scooter. These devices have become increasingly popular, but riders are very vulnerable when an accident happens, especially if the collision involves a much larger vehicle. From inclement weather to...
What damages can you recover after a serious car accident?
A severe car accident can cause devastating physical, emotional and financial losses. Victims of negligent drivers can file a fault-based claim or lawsuit and hold the driver liable for the specific and general damages incurred. Specific damages Specific damages, also...
Can you survive a collision with an electrical pole?
Motor vehicle accidents claim an alarming number of lives every year. This is because these accidents often cause immediate trauma to drivers, passengers and pedestrians. Unfortunately, however, if you collide with an electrical pole, your risk of death might not end...
How to File an Auto Insurance Claim Against Someone Else’s Insurance
If you plan on filing a claim against another party's insurance carrier, there are some things to keep in mind as you build a case and begin negotiations. You may be able to file a third-party insurance claim against another person or entity's insurance company if you...
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