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Give Semitrucks Room To Move On Every Road
As the busiest shipping season of the year ramps up, you are probably going to see more semitrucks on the roads. While these large vehicles are serving an important purpose, they are also creating a big danger. Even though most semitrucks travel primarily on interstates, which are considered the safest roads, they have a higher…
Cerebral Palsy Can Result From Inadequate Fetal Monitoring
When a woman is in labor, her body goes through a series of intense physical and chemical processes. The same is true of the infant inside her. Those changes can be dangerous, and for many centuries, childbirth was a leading cause of death among women. Modern medicine has made labor and delivery safer for both…
Who Is The Defendant In A Medical Malpractice Case?
Every day, patients are injured because of medical malpractice. Some of these patients and their families wonder who will be held responsible for the damage that was done. Some people automatically think that the doctor who was treating the patient should be held liable for what happened, but this isn’t always true. In medical malpractice…
Car Crashes Lead To A Host Of Injuries: Take Them Seriously
At the scene of a car accident, you may feel shaken and upset. You might even feel angry if the crash was caused by something senseless like texting and driving or drunk driving. One important thing to do right away is evaluate yourself for injuries. You might be surprised at how much the adrenaline masks…
Birth Injuries Can Lead To Long-Term Health Problems
Expectant parents look forward to bringing home their precious baby. It is traumatic to learn that your child may not be able to live a normal life because of something that happened before or during delivery. Many parents who discover that their child has a birth injury are willing to sacrifice almost everything to support…
Understand The Orthopedic Injuries That Can Occur In A Fall
Sometimes slips and falls are a minor inconvenience that leaves you a little sore. However, these incidents can also cause very serious injuries. Orthopedic injuries impact the bones and connective tissues. Oftentimes, they take considerable time to heal. Some bone-related injuries take longer than others to heal. Some are related to potentially serious complications. Here…
Off-Label Drug Use Can Injure Pregnant Mothers And Unborn Babies
You trust your doctor. When you are pregnant, in labor or delivering your child, a doctor may very well hold your life in his or her hands. Fast thinking, knowledge and compassion are all critical to making the best decisions for the health and safety of both mother and child. Unfortunately, some people who work…