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...
Many children grow up with a fear of visiting the hospital. Their parents tell them the fear is irrational. The nurses tell them it will only hurt “a little bit.” The truth is that sometimes it can hurt a whole lot more than you expect. Medical treatment has come a...
Bayer recently announced it would not contest a court’s decision to award a groundkeeper $20.5 million. He claimed that exposure to Roundup gave him cancer. Does that mean Bayer is finally accepting Roundup causes cancer? Sadly not. Bayer continues to claim Roundup is...
Many new cyclists feel safer riding on the sidewalk than they do on the road. The reason, of course, is simple: They want to put some distance between themselves and the cars passing by. They think of this as a safer way to ride, whether or not it is legal. But many...
Your teenager wants to borrow the car. Yet, they are at the most vulnerable age for accidents when they're behind the wheel. Statistically, people aged between 16 to 19 are three times more likely to die in a crash per mile traveled than someone over 20. Before you...
Quality health care requires full and accurate communication between patients and medical professionals. Patients need to be honest with their doctors when telling them about their symptoms and other concerns. Doctors need to be sure that patients and/or their...
After a dog attack, the idea of the dog having a “vicious propensity” may become a very important part of any personal injury case. It can help to determine who was at fault for the incident and what could have been done to prevent it. But what, exactly, does this...