After a car accident, some people are tempted to tell EMTs and emergency crews that they do not need medical care. They may experience minor symptoms, assume it is nothing serious, and decline a trip to the hospital. After all, that trip could be very expensive, and...
Sepsis is a very dangerous condition, often referred to as a blood disorder or disease. Essentially, it is the body’s extreme overreaction to an infection. This overreaction can escalate, causing the body to harm itself, which may eventually lead to organ failure....
Many people who own vintage or classic cars do so as a hobby. Perhaps they bought a vehicle from the 1950s and restored it themselves. They simply love these types of automobiles and drive them for fun, rather than as a primary vehicle. The owners of these vehicles...
You have some serious symptoms making you feel miserable, yet your doctors remain puzzled about your diagnosis. Meanwhile, your health continues to worsen. What could be making you sick that your doctors are failing to diagnose? Some possible hard-to-diagnose...
Despite all the safety features that have been added to vehicles over the years, being involved in a serious crash can still leave victims with catastrophic – and sometimes fatal – injuries. If a loved one was seriously injured in a crash, you may have already heard...
The reality of medical procedures, whether routine or complex, is that they carry some level of risk. Before consenting to any medical procedure, patients have a right to be informed about potential complications. It can be frustrating for patients to experience side...
Over the years, pedestrian accidents in the United States have become more common. This is perhaps best illustrated by looking at the fatal crash statistics. Between 2009 and 2022, reports show that the number of deadly pedestrian crashes increased by a staggering...
In the medical field, certain errors are considered unacceptable under any circumstances. For example, a surgeon should never operate on the wrong patient. Safeguards are typically in place to prevent such mistakes. Surgical teams double-check records to ensure they...
The loss of a loved one can be devastating, especially if it is sudden. It’s even more difficult to comprehend if it's because of preventable circumstances, such as driving under the influence (DUI) or speeding. Unfortunately, these situations have become more common...
Medication errors often lead to medical malpractice claims. This could happen if a doctor or nurse makes a mistake, perhaps providing a patient with the wrong medication or failing to give them the medicine they need for recovery. It can also occur if the dose is...
