June 21, 2021 What are the Facts About Infections and Medical Malpractice? Before undergoing a medical procedure, patients are often asked to sign a form warning them about the risk of infection. However, patients who develop a serious infection because of the negligence of a health care provider or institution may have the right to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. Knowing the facts about infections and medical … Read More »
June 19, 2021 Inaccurate Blood Pressure Readings Current estimates suggest that there are more than 120 millions adults living with high blood pressure in the United States. High blood pressure (or hypertension) comes with a slew of unique risk factors and potential medical complications, such as heart disease and stroke. High blood pressure can develop with little-to-no symptoms, which is why it … Read More »
June 18, 2021 CPSC Report: Child Drowning Rate Remains Too High According to a recent report from the Consumer Product Safety Commission or CPSC, child drowning remains the leading cause of unintentional and accidental death for American youth between the ages of one and four-years-old. The American Red Cross (ARC) estimates that that more than 105 million children, teens and adults swim annually. With summertime steadily … Read More »
June 16, 2021 How Did the Pandemic Affect Pedestrian Fatalities? A recent report by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), estimates pedestrian fatalities have increased by 4.8 percent nationwide in 2020, despite a significant decrease in driving because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The GHSA had expected to see car accidents, personal injury, and fatalities decrease during the first six months of 2020 because more … Read More »
June 11, 2021 After-Hours Charting Linked to Medical Mistakes Medical mistakes are the third-leading cause of death in the United States. Researchers estimate that avoidable diagnostic and treatment errors cause as many as 251,000 deaths every year. While there are numerous factors that contribute to preventable medical mistakes, burnout is near the top of the list. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians … Read More »
June 10, 2021 What Should I Know About Car Accident Evidence? If someone is injured in a car accident, the degree to which they are found to be at fault may affect the amount of damages they can legally claim to pay for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering for any personal injuries. Determination of fault often hinges on evidence collected at the scene. … Read More »
June 8, 2021 Where Should I Keep My Phone in Case of a Car Accident? After a car accident, a person’s phone can be a lifeline. In addition to calling 911 for help, car accident victims can preserve critical evidence for a personal injury claim using various features of their smart phone. However, the force of an impact during an accident can send objects inside a car flying in all … Read More »
June 6, 2021 Deadly or Traumatic Bicycle Accidents on the Rise According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), bicycling leads to the highest number of sporting and recreation-related emergency department visits for traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, in the United States. Because the risks associated with traumatic brain injuries are so substantial, the CDC analyzed ten years’ worth of data from the National … Read More »
June 5, 2021 Preventing Heatstroke in Children Every year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issues an important reminder to parents and caregivers on the various ways they can prevent heatstroke-related deaths in children. Since 1998, more than 900 children have died after being left or becoming trapped in hot vehicles. More than half of these cases resulted from adults forgetting … Read More »
