Both pregnancy and the process of laboring to give birth put mother and unborn child at high levels of risk. The doctor overseeing the care for a woman in labor should monitor her carefully and follow all safety protocols. There are many different medications and...
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Age is a major contributing factor to the seriousness of a fall
Anyone can slip and fall, but the risk of such an incident increases with age. Further, the older you are when you unexpectedly slip and fall, the more likely you are to suffer a broken bone or other serious injuries. The statistics make it clear that older adults are...
Why relying on a “diagnosis of exclusion” can be dangerous for those with cancer
Doctors can approach diagnosis in one of two ways. In some cases, they can rule out specific causes of a condition until only one cause remains. This is a diagnosis of exclusion. When a physician is able to perform a test that gives a conclusive answer, such as a...
How many deadly car accidents happen every day?
Generally speaking, people think of fatal car accidents as a rarity. They see the reports on the news, but they don’t seriously think they’re facing all that much danger the next time they go get in the car. Part of the problem is that the statistics just seem so...
Should you sue if your doctor apologizes?
In the medical field, it’s normal for hospitals and administrators to tell their doctors and staff not to apologize for mistakes when they speak with patients. This is because admitting that they were negligent or made a mistake could be perceived as an admission of...
How sepsis leads to catastrophic injuries
Have you ever heard of sepsis? If not, you’re not alone. Sepsis has been described as “the deadliest disease you never hear about” because it's the number one cause of hospital deaths in this country -- and most people have no idea what it is until they either...
The increased risk of stroke after a traumatic brain injury
People who suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) might not realize that there are serious risks to their health -- and life -- that can last years after the injury occurs. Even if you don’t realize it, there’s a chance that bleeding on the brain occurred due to the...
Car accidents, amputation injuries and their financial aftermath
Auto accident injuries can range from minor to catastrophic. Catastrophic injuries include traumatic brain injury, severe spinal cord damage and limb loss, to name a few. Although amputations may not affect your cognitive abilities as other catastrophic injuries do,...
What makes South Carolina’s wrongful death law a bit different?
Wrongful death statutes are what allow surviving dependent family members to take civil action against an individual or a business responsible for someone's death. These laws allow people to file a lawsuit to seek compensation for provable losses related to their...
Head injuries are the biggest risk for those who slip and fall
A slip-and-fall is a unique kind of incident that occurs when someone loses traction while walking and ends up falling. Unlike falls from heights, a slip-and-fall typically occurs at a single, fixed level, although these incidents can sometimes involve stairs. ...