When medical devices need to be implanted into someone’s body for health reasons, there is always the risk for complications. But when a complication arises as a result of a doctor’s error and downright negligence, then a claim for medical malpractice may be warranted. Sometimes this is the case following pacemaker implantation. Understanding Pacemakers Pacemakers are small electronic devices implanted…
It may sound shocking, but pedestrians don’t have to be crossing a street to be hit by a driver. It’s scary to think about, but pedestrians are never really out of danger from vehicles—even if they are off the road or as far to the side of the road as possible. Drivers likely are not aiming to hit pedestrians, but…
When a pregnant women receives proper prenatal care, she and her baby are less likely to experience medical problems that can cause them harm. Sadly, some women do not receive this care and they and/or their babies suffer from complications because their health care providers were negligent. Although most obstetricians follow the proper protocol in testing pregnant women for certain…
Many people have heard of postpartum depression and understand the risk that new mothers face of suffering from it. Likewise, parents who have endured a traumatic birth that led to a birth injury will also enter parenthood with emotional issues to overcome. However, unlike postpartum depression that often fades away once hormone levels return to normal, parents of injured children…
After being injured in a car accident, the insurance company for the other side will attempt to contact you and get you to sign different release forms. Just remember that everything insurance companies do is designed to give you less money so they can keep more money. One of the ways they do this is through the use of release forms.…
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) is the liquid that flows throughout the brain. Due to certain brain or sinus injuries, a leak of CFS can occur in the brain. If there is too much CFS in the brain, a condition known as hydrocephalus develops. This condition affects hundreds of thousands of people from the very old to the very young. In fact,…
Hundreds of millions of people see their doctors or visit hospitals for medical help every year. While the majority of doctor and hospital visits go smoothly and patients’ conditions improve, the reality is that sometimes doctors make diagnosing errors, anesthesia errorsor surgical errors, and patients’ lives are harmed. In fact, some people actually suffer serious injuries—even fatal injuries—due to medical…
Can You Get Nerve Damage From A Car Accident? Car crashes result in various injuries to many different parts of the body. While some injuries may be minor, other injuries—such as nerve injuries—are anything but minor. Nerve damage that occurs in auto accidents can even result in permanent disabilities. This is because nerves are involved in every body’s movement, both voluntary…
The most joyous day in a family’s life is bringing a child into the world; however, sometimes, this day is also marked by trauma. Sadly, many children suffer from unnecessary birth injuries that occur during labor and delivery due to negligence on the part of a doctor, nurse, or other medical professional. Consequently, a baby may have to suffer the…
Any time a traffic accident occurs, adrenaline begins to pump through one’s body. The heart beats faster, blood pressure rises, and you may feel a sudden increase in energy. Because adrenaline is the body’s “fight or flight” response, it can cloud your reactions. For instance, someone may be injured but not realize they are in pain as a result of…