When a doctor’s negligence leads to a patient suffering injuries or illnesses, the patient can sue the medical professional for malpractice. Medical malpractice lawsuits allow patients to recover compensation for their injuries or illnesses while holding doctors...
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Automatic emergency braking on heavy vehicles proposed
There is a continued increase in transportation fatalities across the United States. To address the deadly figures, the Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently...
When is a mechanic liable for a commercial truck accident?
When a commercial truck is involved in an accident, the usual assumption is that the trucker is at fault. However, the reality is often far more intricate. Yes, truckers shoulder significant responsibility for safe operation. But mechanics also play a role in...
Study finds Black men were likely underdiagnosed by lung testing software
A doctor misdiagnosing medical conditions is bad enough from a legal and professional standpoint but getting the wrong diagnosis because of a patient’s race is a whole other can of worms to open. Researchers have found that race-based assumptions coded into diagnostic...
Why are brain aneurysms usually misdiagnosed?
The thought of having a brain aneurysm could already scare the average person. However, getting it misdiagnosed could be worse. Unfortunately, doctors could misdiagnose brain aneurysms for several reasons. Doing so could lead to severe physical harm or death....
Determining fault in multi-car accidents
Car crashes are a prevalent occurrence in Las Vegas. But of particular concern are multi-car accidents. These present a greater challenge when determining fault and establishing accountability. Due to the involvement of multiple vehicles, it becomes more difficult...
The elements of a medical malpractice claim
When you feel sick or sustain serious injuries, you seek the advice of a medical professional. The hospital should be an establishment for curing and caring for individuals. However, there have been instances when more harm came from seeking professional medical help....
Small cars fail to protect rear-seat passengers in new crash tests
Small cars have many advantages over larger vehicles. They’re cheaper than most big automobiles, have better gas mileage, and are usually easier to park. But new safety tests show that smaller isn’t always better. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)...
Steps you should follow right after a car accident
We never plan accidents, which is the reason we call them accidents. Motor vehicular accidents happen more often than you would think. It does not matter who caused the car accident. As a driver, you should know what to do the moment you find yourself in one. Check if...
The risks of anesthesia – malpractice
While medical procedures are meant to help heal patients, there’s no denying how painful the more involved processes are, such as surgeries. These procedures involve cutting open a patient, and without anesthesia, patients would experience intense pain on top of the...