Internal Injuries from Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycles are among the most dangerous vehicles on the road. Unsurprisingly, internal injuries are common consequences of motorcycle accidents. They are insidious precisely because of their invisibility–you could be bleeding to death and not even know it. Unfortunately, internal injuries are extremely likely outcomes of motorcycle accidents. Common internal injuries Common internal injuries arising from…
Read MoreHave You Been Misdiagnosed? Here’s What You Need to Know
Misdiagnosis is a bigger problem than you might think. According to a 2023 study published in the BMJ Quality & Safety, nearly 800,000 Americans each year suffer death or permanent disability due to various diagnostic errors including misdiagnosis. That’s more than the population of Seattle. It is for this reason that misdiagnosis is one of…
Read MoreWhat are Infantile Spasms?
Parents always hope their children are healthy at birth. Unfortunately, some babies suffer birth injuries that can affect them anywhere from the short term to the long term. One condition parents should be aware of is infantile spasms. Infantile spasms are a type of epilepsy that affects babies younger than one year old. It’s a…
Read MoreWhat is Medical Gaslighting and How Can You Deal With It?
Medical treatment is a team effort between doctor and patient. If one of these team members becomes ineffective, treatment suffers. In a worst-case scenario, the results can be catastrophic. Medical gaslighting occurs when a doctor dismisses the concerns of their patient, rendering patient input ineffective. If your doctor is gaslighting you, you need to take…
Read MoreBrain Damage at Birth: When Is It Medical Malpractice?
Bringing a baby into the world is supposed to be one of the purest, most unforgettable moments of your life. It’s what so many parents dream about, right? You spend months preparing, imagining that first cry, holding your baby close for the very first time. But for some families, things don’t go the way they…
Read MoreHospital Liability For Employee Negligence in Healthcare
Hospitals are the places we turn to when things go wrong. You’d assume everyone working there, from the nurses to the technicians, is doing their job exactly like they’re supposed to, but things sometimes slip through the cracks. What if the medication you’re given is way off the mark or a test critical to your…
Read MoreWho Can Be Held Liable in Maternity Negligence Cases?
Having a baby is supposed to be a beautiful moment. Something life-changing in the best way possible. But what if it’s not? What if, instead of happiness, you’re left with pain and the huge question of “What went wrong?” Or worse, “Could this have been prevented?” This is where maternity negligence cases come into play.…
Read MoreWhen To Worry About Pain After a Car Accident in Ohio
Nobody plans for car accidents, but they happen all the time. And sure, the initial shock might have you thinking you dodged a bullet, but then… the aches start. A stiff neck the next morning. That weird twinge in your back you promised yourself would “just go away.” It makes you wonder: Is this something…
Read MoreWho Is Liable for Resident-to-Resident Aggression or Assault in Nursing Homes?
Nursing home abuse and neglect are not new. They have been major problems with our senior care support system for decades. However, most people assume that the danger comes from neglectful nurses and abusive staff members. While that’s often the case, other dangers lurk in America’s nursing homes and senior living centers, including one that…
Read MoreLow-Carb Diet Effects in Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
Low-carb diets have gained popularity for weight loss and blood sugar control, but are they safe during pregnancy? If you’re expecting, you might be wondering whether cutting carbs is a smart move or a risky choice. While managing nutrition during pregnancy is essential, restricting carbohydrates could have unintended consequences for both you and your baby.…
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