If you suffer a dog bite injury, it can certainly be painful at the time that it occurs. You may need emergency treatment or even go to the hospital. Depending on where the bite is, there’s the potential that it could be fatal – children are at greater risk of this...
Car accidents are devastating to anyone involved, and they can be life-threatening. Some injuries, like traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), are especially dangerous and may require special medical intervention. Traumatic brain injuries can have long-lasting effects on a...
Most hospitals are profit driven. Employees in large health care systems can face significant pressure to cut costs, increase revenue and improve the numbers that determine their access to Medicare/Medicaid funding and more. Now HCA Healthcare, the largest hospital...
While many warehouse employees receive good pay, it frequently falls short of covering the risks associated with the job. Employees may sustain injuries while on the job that prevents them from working. What kinds of risks may warehouse workers encounter while at...
Many first-time new mothers assume that once they’ve given birth and certainly once they’re released from the hospital, they no longer have to worry about any pregnancy-related medical complications. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. Recent data from the Centers for...
Falls are a common cause of injuries among older people. While most falls are not serious, others can lead to severe injuries. Injuries from falls can lead to permanent disability and reduced quality of life. Luckily, falls in nursing homes can be prevented. Below are...
A car wreck can be a traumatic and life-changing experience. While some individuals may walk away unscathed, others may experience a variety of physical and psychological effects that can linger for weeks, months – or even years. It may surprise you to find that the...
You may be entitled to compensation for the damages you sustained in a crash caused by a negligent driver. Medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering are among the damages you can claim. However, you need to provide supporting evidence to recover compensation....
Medical malpractice can be difficult to track. For one thing, not all cases even get reported. Some patients may be victimized by malpractice without even realizing it. They may just think that they got unlucky or even blame themselves when the doctor was actually...
If you sustain an injury at work, you are entitled to financial restitution through your employer-funded workers’ compensation program – and this is pretty straightforward. But what happens if your injuries did not happen at work? There is a possibility that you could...
