When a person is left paralyzed, people often picture someone in a wheelchair who cannot move their limbs. While this scenario is the most severe type of paralysis a person can suffer, there are other less debilitating types of paralysis that also affect a person’s quality of life. For instance, paralysis that affects just one limb can seriously limit one’s…
When a traumatic brain injury occurs, paralysis to one side of the body may be the result. And if it occurs following surgery, childbirth, or as a result of a misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose, it is possible that medical negligence could be to blame for the resulting hemiplegia. What Is Hemiplegia? The loss of motor function on one side of…
Commercial truck accidents are a very serious problem on our interstates and highways, with many collisions ending in catastrophic injuries or fatalities for innocent motorists. In some instances, it can be difficult to determine if the truck driver was at fault for the accident, which is why we want to stress the importance of preserving evidence after a trucking collision. In…
People can suffer complete paralysis as a result of car crashes, falls, and playing sports; however, paralysis can also occur as a result of a doctor’s or surgeon’s mistake. The thought of a medical mistake leading to complete paralysis is terrifying, but you should be aware of the risks and your options for recovery if it happens. Although rare, complete…
Although most pregnancies go smoothly and the majority of babies are born without injuries, sometimes things go wrong that can cause a newborn to suffer an injury at birth. Unfortunately, medical negligence is often to blame for many birth injuries, such as in the case of shoulder dystocia. What Is Shoulder Dystocia? Shoulder dystocia is an injury affecting an infant’s…
When taken correctly, certain prescription drugs can greatly improve a patient’s health; however, when the wrong dose is taken, the wrong drug is prescribed, or an administration error occurs, medication has the power to cause serious harm—even death. Unfortunately, harmful medication mistakes occur in hospitals far too often. In fact, medication errors lead to 7,000 deaths annually, according to American Nurse…
Whether a surgeon makes a critical mistake during brain surgery or a doctor fails to adequately monitor oxygen levels during a medical procedure, a brain injury or brain damage may be the result. When trauma to the brain occurs due to medical negligence, the patient may also be left paralyzed. While any type of paralysis will drastically affect a person’s life,…
Following a truck accident that wasn’t your fault, you may assume that you will get the compensation you deserve for your injuries and pain and suffering. But it may shock you to find out what an insurance adjuster is really up to following the crash. Did you know that adjusters who handle truck injury claims are some of the most seasoned…
As an expectant mother, you put your trust in the hands of your obstetrician or the doctor who is on call when you go into labor—trusting that the doctor will guide your baby out of the birth canal safely. However, some labors are more difficult than others, such as when the baby’s head gets stuck in the birth canal and…
Drug toxicity is a problem that often goes unnoticed by patients and doctors. Typically, someone will start having strange side effects or experience an overall health deterioration, but medical professionals may fail to recognize the symptoms, order lab tests, or perform physical exams to determine the cause of the patient’s adverse health condition. This is because the medication a person…