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- 4 Safety Tips for New Drivers
August 31, 2017
Read MoreNew drivers are often at higher risks for accidents, especially ones who have only been driving for a matter of months. Besides the lack of experience, there are a lot of distractions that further aid the rising probability for an accident with a teen driver, sometimes even if it is not their fault. However, by […]
- The Importance of Wearing a Helmet
August 29, 2017
Read MoreWhether it’s driving a motorcycle, playing a sport that involves head injuries, or riding a bike, wearing a helmet is something that is very important to keep your head protected. Specifically, riding a motorcycle is something that can be very dangerous as it is, but without a helmet, it can quickly turn an accident into […]
- What is Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication?
August 24, 2017
Read MoreWith the rise of technology that people are seeing today, many inquire as to why there is yet to be a safe way for cars to communicate effectively. As it so happens, there is a form of technology currently in development that will be allowing vehicles to communicate through technology with other vehicles on the […]
- Top 5 Apps That Help Improve Safety
August 22, 2017
Read MoreWith nearly every American having a smartphone, there is no excuse not to have an application that is based around safety—especially when it is safety behind the wheel. The following are five of the best apps to improve safety on the road: Drive First Drive First is an application that detects when the user is […]
- Medical Mix-Up in Clinic for First-Time Mother
August 15, 2017
Read MoreImagine the moments leading up to the birth of a first child. During the last few months of pregnancy, it can be stressful on both the soon-to-be mother and father, but regular medical checks are preformed to make sure that the baby is safe and will be properly delivered. A mother’s worst nightmare came true, […]
- Shocking Cardiovascular Disease Misdiagnosis Facts
August 15, 2017
Read MoreRecently, a study has been done on medical malpractice cases, specifically a misdiagnosis of cardiovascular disease. When left untreated, it could result in serious health issues. Though a medical malpractice of any case can be tragic, researchers found that the misdiagnosis of this disease has a shockingly high number of misdiagnoses compared to other cases, […]
- Protection from Surgical Mistakes
August 10, 2017
Read MoreRecently, there have been a good amount of surgical errors —so many in fact, that studies point to a number of over 100,000 deaths per year because of it. This number has influenced some to create methods of helping to avoid medical malpractice. One of the worse mistakes a surgeon can make is to operate on […]
- Hidden Malpractice Settlements
August 08, 2017
Read MoreAn investigative news piece completed by WJLA’s I-Team discovered that you might not have access to all the information you may like when you investigate a physician that you’re thinking of using for your healthcare. A family’s loss back in 1995 resulted in a wrongful death lawsuit and a civil case was settled, but the […]
- How Dental Malpractice Can Become Fatal
July 27, 2017
Read MorePeople put their trust in their dentist for everything from routine checkups to invasive oral surgery. In most cases, dental work will be carried out successfully and the patient can go about their life. But this isn’t always the case. Dental malpractice cases are among the most underreported medical malpractice cases around, but dental malpractice […]
- Hospitals Must Notify You Of Any Serious Event
July 22, 2017
Read MoreHospitals must notify you of any “serious event” Pennsylvania law requires hospitals to notify you in writing of any “serious event” affecting you or your loved one. A “serious event” is defined as “an event, occurrence or situation involving the clinical care of a patient in a medical facility that results in death or […]