5 STEPS TO TAKE IF YOU’VE BEEN INVOLVED IN A MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CASE
According to a study conducted by Johns Hopkins University, more than 250,000 deaths occur every year in the United States because of medical errors. This accounts for 10% of all US deaths and is the third highest cause of death today. Medical malpractice happens when an individual is harmed or injured by a doctor who neglects […]
5 QUALIFICATIONS FOR A VALID MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CASE
Many people often find themselves confused about the general rules and principles that apply to medical malpractice cases. Medical malpractice can happen to anyone and it can take many forms. It falls under the tort of negligence and occurs when a patient is harmed by a doctor through actions like operating on a wrong body […]
4 TYPES OF MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
According to National Practitioner Data Bank in 2003 there were approximately 15,000 paid medical malpractice claims against physicians (MDs and Dos.)This number has dropped more than 40% to below 8,900 by 2014. Although the numbers may have declined, this issue is still very relevant. Medical malpractice is when a medical professional such as a doctor, […]
3 WAYS HOSPITAL STAFF INCREASE YOUR RISK OF A BIRTH INJURY
For many women in the early stages of active labor, their only goal is to get to the hospital safely. No one wants to be the woman who gives birth in a taxi cab or the lunchroom at their office building. Women will generally have a safer delivery when they have the support of licensed […]
3 WAYS COMMERCIAL VEHICLE CRASHES DIFFER FROM STANDARD WRECKS
Commercial vehicles are an important part of the modern American economy. They help move people, goods, and raw materials around the country while keeping transportation costs low. However, they can also cause some of the most severe and expensive motor vehicle collisions that occur on modern roads. You may already employ different safety practices around […]
3 DRIVER DISTRACTIONS THAT COULD BE FATAL
To drive a vehicle requires your full attention. Yet many people forget or ignore this and drive oblivious to the traffic around them for seconds at a time. While the law forbids certain things such as handholding phones while driving, many distracting things are accepted in society. ANYTHING THAT TAKES YOUR ATTENTION FROM THE ROAD IS […]
2 REASONS CAR INSURANCE COULD LEAVE YOU WITH UNPAID BILLS
You have to have car insurance as a Maryland driver. If you get into a crash, motor vehicle insurance will help protect you. You won’t have to worry as much about liability if you are to blame for a crash, and you know you can file a claim against the other driver’s policy if they […]
2 CATASTROPHIC INJURIES YOU MAY SUFFER IN A CAR CRASH
The toll of a car wreck on the human body is considerable. There are many injuries, including some that are catastrophic, that can occur. These often require extensive medical care that can take up a lot of your time. If you’re involved in a crash, be sure you pay close attention to how you feel […]
HOW TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF YOUR UNBORN CHILD
Having a baby is a joyful and precious occasion. There are so many new things to learn and prepare for your new baby to arrive. One of the most important aspects of having a baby is knowing about the medical care you need to protect your unborn child. As a parent, you never want to […]