Slips and falls are up there with the most common causes of accidental injury in the U.S. What makes these types of accidents so dangerous is that they can happen at any time or place and to any person. When you fall, your instinct is usually to put your arms out to...
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What does a “standard of care” mean in medical malpractice?
When someone has been injured due to a medical provider’s actions (or failure to act), one of the biggest factors that will determine whether there was negligence involved is the applicable “standard of care” for the situation. But what exactly does that mean? Since...
Even with a green light, intersections can be dangerous
You may have heard that intersections are one of the most dangerous places that you can drive. This is true, as their inherent design means that cars have to cross paths and so accidents are more likely. All it takes is one mistake at an intersection for a severe...
2 kinds of negligence can affect patients on opioid medications
Synthetic opioid medications have revolutionized pain management. It has never been easier to access pain medication or more affordable for people to control severe and chronic pain. Unfortunately, as opioids are both cheaper and more potent than traditional opiate...
Flaws in a self-driving car may be the manufacturer’s fault
You may be riding along the highway, looking out the window at everyone you pass by, but very few of them will ever know the luxurious feel of a self-driving car. The amazing experience self-driving cars can provide makes you wish for an entire future of technological...
How long do you have to seek compensation after a crash injury?
Most people have no idea that there are strict time limits associated with auto accident and injury compensation claims. We have found that most individuals believe one of two things: They have forever to file an accident or injury claim; or, They must file...
Why don’t you always feel an injury right after a wreck?
Many people focus on the physical injuries that are possible in a crash. They may not realize that the physiological impacts can be just as serious. These are impacts that occur within your body that you probably don’t even realize are occurring as a result of the...
Do you know what to do in a highway pileup?
This past winter and early spring have seen the deadly results of multiple highway pileups in several states. Many have been attributed to snow and ice, but rain and fog are also likely to create conditions where interstate pileups can occur. These complex crashes can...
3 ways medical professionals can help prevent birth injuries
Expectant mothers make a lot of sacrifices to bring a healthy baby into the world. They have to change dietary habits, sleep schedules and sometimes even work responsibilities. Their bodies undergo drastic changes during pregnancy, and their very lives are at risk...
How you can help prevent nursing home abuse and neglect
Elderly abuse is a serious problem. Unfortunately, unlike child abuse and domestic violence, it doesn’t get the same attention, which is essential to prevent it. If you have a senior loved one in a nursing home or skilled nursing facility, it’s important to play an...