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- 10 Ways to Prevent Swimming Pool Accidents
June 19, 2017
Read More“Danger. No Swimming Allowed.” A strict warning like this might prevent most pool accidents. But it’s not realistic; swimmers don’t expect pool owners to go to this extreme. However, if you’re a swimmer, you expect a pool owner to at least take the proper precautions. Because when precautions aren’t taken, swimming can be extremely dangerous […]
- Different Types of Permanent Birth Injuries
June 13, 2017
Read MoreThe birth of your child should be a joyous occasion. However, if your doctor’s negligence results in a medical mistake, a birth injury can occur, and you’ll be quickly robbed of your joy. To say the least, an injury to your child is devastating. But it’s even more devastating if your child’s injury is permanent. […]
- Breaking Down the True Cost of an Auto Accident
June 12, 2017
Read MoreImagine the physical impact of an auto accident. Someone rams your car, and the jarring impact destroys your hood, bumper and windshield. These types of damages can be costly. But do you think the impact ends there? The impact of your auto accident – the true cost – can last well beyond the initial collision, […]
- Driver Fatigue Can Result in Serious Auto Accidents
June 06, 2017
Read MoreDriving with your eyes closed is a dangerous thing. A responsible driver would never do that—but what about other drivers? What about the cross-country driver who’s driving on a few-hours sleep? Or the midnight driver who hasn’t been to bed in twenty-four hours? These drivers you have to watch out for. They’re very dangerous because […]
- The Consequences of a Stroke Misdiagnosis
June 05, 2017
Read MoreThree hours to save your life. If you’re the victim of an ischemic stroke, that’s all the time you have. According to the Mayo Clinic, if you’ve suffered an ischemic stroke, intravenous, clot-busting drugs must be given to you within three hours. Treatment within this three-hour window not only increases your survival chances, but it […]
- Catastrophic Injuries Resulting From Truck Accidents
May 26, 2017
Read MoreWith 745 driver deaths in 2015, Trucks.com called truck driving “one of the deadliest occupations” in America. This accounted for more than a quarter of all work-related fatalities, surpassing all other U.S. jobs. But those aren’t the only staggering numbers. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 2015 saw 3,852 total people die in […]
- Coping with PTSD after a Serious Auto Accident
May 25, 2017
Read MoreWhen you tell people about your car accident, they picture the physical damages: an airbag deployed, broken glass, twisted metal, a smoking engine. What they can’t picture are the mental damages. Specifically, they can’t picture your post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD isn’t something people think about when they think about a car wreck. But PTSD, […]
- Temporary Agencies Often Employ Incompetent Nurses
May 20, 2017
Read MoreTemporary Agencies Often Employ Incompetent Nurses The Los Angeles Times reports some firms that supply temporary nurses to the nation’s hospitals are taking shortcuts in their screening and supervision. An investigation found numerous instances in which staffing agencies skimped on background checks or ignored warnings from other hospitals. These practices put seriously ill patients […]
- Car Accidents Caused by Drunk Drivers
May 19, 2017
Read MoreDrunk drivers are always out there, morning, noon and night, weekdays and weekends, holidays and vacations. If you’re lucky, you’ll never cross paths with one of them. If you’re unlucky, you could become another car accident statistic. Drunk Drivers and Car Accidents Statistically, a drunk driver is a car accident waiting to happen. According to […]
- Birth Injuries Resulting From a Breech Birth
May 18, 2017
Read MoreA healthy newborn is every parent’s number one concern. And if you’re a parent facing a breech birth, you trust your doctor to properly and sufficiently address these concerns. In the case of a breech birth, which can be difficult and dangerous, you trust your doctor to manage the risks and safely deliver your baby. […]