You can’t spend very much time on the road without encountering an aggressive driver. In fact, 82% of U.S. drivers are willing to admit that they’ve engaged in some form of hostile behavior behind the wheel within the last year (and even more may simply be reluctant...
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How common are cancer misdiagnoses?
Detecting cancer at an early stage often maximizes the chances of successful treatment. However, if a doctor wrongly diagnoses cancer, it can delay the appropriate treatment and may lead to the disease advancing to an untreatable level. Unfortunately, misdiagnosis is...
Medical malpractice: emergency room errors
An emergency room is a setting full of different emotions. The common expressions would be panic and worry painted on the patients’ and their loved ones’ faces. Paired with those emotions, they expect attending medical professionals to make quick decisions. But on top...
Medical Malpractice due to negligence
People generally hate going to hospitals because they are afraid of discovering underlying illnesses. What is worse is if you get sick from going to a hospital. Doctors and nurses are only human, and they do make mistakes, and these mistakes can be life-threatening....
3 examples of defects in medical devices
Manufacturing and designing companies in the medical field use top-notch ideas and tools to make safe devices. However, some don't follow strict procedures or use advanced solutions, resulting in substandard devices that can lead to serious and permanent injuries. Any...
What’s a health care affidavit for a Missouri malpractice claim?
When your medical provider has failed you, you have every right to pursue a claim for the compensation you need for the future – but a medical malpractice claim isn’t a quick or simple process. Because insurance companies carry a lot of weight, they’ve managed to...
Common mistakes during delivery that can cause birth injuries
Giving birth is an amazing and life-changing experience for you and your baby. However, it can also be a risky and complicated process. Unfortunately, sometimes mistakes during delivery can lead to serious birth injuries for both mother and child. Read on to...
Products recalled at the highest rate in 20 years during 2022
In 2018, more products were recalled in the U.S. than had been recalled during any single year in a 20-year span. In 2022, the 2018 record was broken. In all, more than 1.22 billion units were recalled across five industries in 2022 alone. This number eclipses the...
When doctors apologize, can it be used as malpractice evidence?
Many patients and families wait for an apology from a doctor for a mistake, but it never comes. In some cases, that’s because the doctor fears that even a simple “I’m sorry” will be used as evidence in a malpractice case. However, a simple apology can make everyone...
Did your doctor fail to ask for assistance?
When you’ve checked into a medical facility you expect to be treated to the highest standard. You are perfectly entitled to feel this way, as ultimately, it is your well-being and potentially your life that’s at stake. All medical professionals owe you a legal duty...