In the wake of a car crash, many different problems could arise. For starters, you could struggle as a result of painful injuries, which could leave you immobilized or unable to enjoy various aspects of your life. Furthermore, accidents can create other challenges,...
As individuals age, their bones often become brittle. They also tend to develop balance problems, lose visual acuity and have diminished muscle mass. Each of these can contribute to slips, trips and falls. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and...
Some of our community’s most vulnerable members may suffer various types of abuse in nursing homes. Even though these facilities are supposed to provide care that meets certain standards, residents all too often fall victim to mistreatment by those charged with their...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
After you get hit by a car as a pedestrian, you should take the proper steps to recover medically and financially. You potentially have the option of filing a lawsuit against a negligent driver. Here, you'll learn about the specific steps to take if a car hits you and...
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...
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...