You may have heard that most Americans pass away when they're in a hospital, with some studies putting it as high as 60%. This could be a bit concerning because, while it is clear that people who arrive at the hospital are going to have serious health issues to...
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Medical malpractice. Severe conditions are often misdiagnosed
What can happen if you receive the wrong diagnosis for a severe medical condition? Many things, including worsening condition, lack of proper treatment, delay of an accurate diagnosis or delay of treatment for the actual problem According to the American Association...
One type of crash that almost always involves semi-trucks
Some kinds of crashes can involve almost any vehicle. A bicycle could rear-end a car just as easily as an SUV could. However, certain kinds of crashes only occur with specific types of vehicles. Underride collisions, which are among the worst crashes that can occur,...
Did a doctor or surgeon fail to secure your informed consent?
Certain medical treatments have decades of evidence supporting their use. Doctors know that individuals with strep throat will typically respond to specific antibiotics, for example. Medical research helps establish the efficacy and safety of different medical...
Distraction can contribute to medical mistakes in hospitals
When people talk about the dangers of distraction, their concerns often focus on road safety. The rise of digital devices has led to people looking down at screens instead of at the world around them as they drive. Crashes often result. Distraction can also affect...
How do tire blowouts occur?
For many people across Indiana, driving is a routine activity. People drive to get to work and collect the kids from school. Professional driving is also a common form of vocation for many people. After a number of years, driving becomes almost automatic. However, the...
Pedal error: What it is and how to prevent it
You’re behind the wheel. You step on the brake exactly as you have done countless times in the past. All of a sudden, your vehicle bolts forward instead of stopping as you expected. What in the world happened? It was probably a pedal error, which is what occurs when a...
Spinal cord injuries often cost more than insurance will cover
Someone involved in a serious motor vehicle collision could suffer a spinal cord injury. Even incomplete injuries that don't sever the spinal cord will require more than $300,000 worth of medical care in the first year after a crash. Spinal cord injuries also create...
Addicted medical professionals can hurt their patients
Addiction is a serious medical and social issue that affects millions of Americans. Some people abuse alcohol, while others abuse prohibited drugs like methamphetamine and cocaine. Still others will over-consume or intentionally abuse prescription medications. People...
Don’t take chances with an inattentive doctor
The doctor-patient relationship is founded upon trust. If you are ill or facing a grueling injury, then you need to be able to rely on those who treat you. Generally, after many years of training and experience, doctors get it right. However, they are only human,...