Personal Injury

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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. ...

Falls, even when a person slips or trips and falls on the floor, can cause myriad injuries ranging from minor bruises to potentially life-threatening conditions. One of the most serious is traumatic brain injury (TBI). According to the Centers for Disease Control and...

A woman in labor will usually head to the hospital or a birth center. Some may opt for a home birth. Regardless of where the woman is in labor, the medical professionals who are in charge of her care must ensure that she and the baby are faring well. This is done by...