Nevada has seen an unwelcome surge in traffic fatalities this year. Overall, there have been 30% more fatalities thus far this year than there were during the same period in 2020. Depending on where you live in the state, the news could be even more dire. Nye County,...
In an emergency, people want answers. They want to know why they’re hurting or why someone they love is dealing with a life-threatening condition. When patients are in the emergency room, they and their family believe that they are in trouble and need medical...
As we head into the summer vacation season — typically a time when there are more motorists on the roads — it is prudent to remain proactive about your safety, whether you are a driver or a passenger in a motor vehicle. Remaining aware of the dangers you face on the...
When you or a member of your family is treated by a physician or admitted to a hospital, you certainly anticipate receiving a level of care that adheres to a recognized professional standard. Unfortunately, that is not always the case in Nevada and around the nation....
Overall, Americans trust medical providers to make an accurate diagnosis. Most of the time, this trust is warranted. Physicians have a lot of training and education to help them respond correctly to sick patients. However, doctors are human, too, which means they are...
Motor vehicle accidents harm victims in many ways. When severe, accidents can result in physical injuries that are serious or catastrophic. For example, a collision between a small car and a large commercial vehicle can lead to a traumatic brain injury or spinal cord...
Most women give birth without significant problems. While it may feel like an ordeal at the time, they will soon forget the struggle as they hold their healthy baby in their arms. If you are less fortunate and your baby suffered a birth injury, you may be asking...
If a car hits you, the chances you survive are slim. If you live, you may have severe injuries that need expensive medical treatment. Most pedestrian accidents are not the pedestrians’ fault As a pedestrian, there are certain things you can do to reduce the chance a...
As a society, we place great faith in what our doctors tell us. When people go to a doctor and ask what is wrong with them, they tend to believe what their doctors say. A misdiagnosis, therefore, can have severe consequences. It could further harm the patient's...
You are driving along outside of town one day when another driver crashes into you. They swerved to avoid hitting an animal. Drivers can panic when they an animal in the road in front of them, and react on impulse or instinct by swerving into the opposing lane....
