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About 20% Of Serious Medical Conditions Misdiagnosed
Receiving a prompt and accurate medical diagnosis is paramount if you wish to have your best chance at recovering from your ailment. Unfortunately, many Americans fail to receive accurate medical diagnoses from their primary care doctors. AARP reports that a recent study shines a spotlight on just how many Americans receive inaccurate or incomplete diagnoses when…
3 Types Of Birth Injuries You Should Know
Finding out about an impending birth in the family is an exciting and scary time. The mom does everything she can to ensure that her little one is healthy and safe by watching what she eats and drinks. However, when it comes time for birth, things may go amiss. While some scenarios are unavoidable, others…
How To Stay Safe When Walking Into A Shopping Center
While you likely hear about motor vehicle accidents routinely, some collisions are shocking. On August 23rd, a car crashed into a place of business in New Haven. When emergency responders arrived at the scene, they found two pedestrians pinned between the car and the building. Unfortunately, both lost their lives in the collision. Few things can ruin…
Spinal Injury Is A Common Result Of A Rear-End Crash
People often hear the term “whiplash” when a driver sustains an injury in a rear-end collision. This is an injury to the cervical part of the neck. However, there are other spinal injuries that commonly occur as a result of this kind of vehicle accident. Here are three more: Disc herniation: During a car crash, even a…
Common Causes Of Childhood Injuries
As a parent, you want to keep your child as safe as possible. But even if you take every action imaginable to protect your child from the world, he or she is going to get hurt at some point. Accidents happen for a variety of reasons. In many cases, children get hurt because of the…
How Does Hot Weather Lead To More Car Accidents?
Many factors contribute to car accidents, such as distraction, speeding and intoxication. More accidents occur in the summer months, from an increase in tourists and teens on the road to plenty of partying holidays. In fact, the deadliest day to drive is the Fourth of July, reveals data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Another…
Three Reasons People Are Afraid To Bring Lawsuits Against Doctors
Medical malpractice claims can cover a wide array of injuries. When a medical provider causes harm or makes someone sick either by action or inaction, the victim may be able to file a medical malpractice lawsuit for different kinds of damages. However, some victims choose not to actively pursue a malpractice claim, even when there…