An accurate diagnosis is one of the most important steps in modern medical care. Your physician can't treat you for a disease that they can't identify. Given that dozens of different medical issues could cause the same symptoms, patients are largely dependent on their...
For decades, people thought of talcum powder as a natural and totally safe product. Companies marketed talcum powder for use on babies, and many people not only applied it to their children to prevent diaper rash but also sprinkled it into their own undergarments for...
Insurance exists to protect people from unexpected situations and financial liability. Insurance protects you in different ways. Medical insurance protects you from unexpected costs if you suddenly contract an illness, while motor vehicle insurance protects you from...
State laws empower you to file a civil lawsuit against another person who causes an injury to a person or substantial damage to your property. In extreme circumstances where the actions or inaction of one person or business caused the death of an individual, state law...
A medical malpractice claim is a type of personal injury lawsuit -- but medical malpractice claims operate with slightly different rules. One of the rules that’s different for medical malpractice is how the statute of limitations is figured. The statute of limitations...
Rideshare companies make it easier for individuals to get around. The concept is simple. You request a ride, and the company matches you with a driver. The driver picks you up and, hopefully, gets you to your destination safely. Some people don’t spend enough time...
Contrary to popular belief, not all forms of medical harm occur solely because of physician error, even in hospitals. For example, any hospital employee working with patients or handling patient materials can make a negligent mistake. What are some examples of...
Everyone knows that a concussion can happen if you suffer a blow to the head. This could happen as your head strikes the side window in a car accident, for instance, or as it hits the ground after you slip and fall from a ladder. However, concussions can happen when...
When your doctor first suggests it or you read about it online, the Mirena IUD sounds like the perfect form of birth control. It is almost completely effective as a form of birth control for up to six years after placement by a professional. The way it works is...
If you have been involved in a car accident, you will know that the harm that the event does to your body is more than just physical. You may spend days in a very upset and anxious state trying to come to terms with what has happened. In fact, the emotional affect can...