Wilmington Medical Malpractice And Car Accident Law Blog

When something goes wrong during a hospital procedure, the results can be devastating for a patient and his or her loved ones. While surgical errors due to medical malpractice are certainly not the patient's fault, there are some things Delaware individuals and their families can do to reduce the risk of such incidents. There are also some tips that could be helpful for handling the situation should an error occur.

Before the surgery, it is a good idea to have a second set of ears and eyes. Patients should bring the same person to their presurgery appointments. This will help them catch anything out of place, as well as providing a witness should something go wrong. Additionally, it is a good idea to research the condition and surgery as well as getting a second opinion to ensure the medical details being shared are accurate and of high quality.

Increased concern over human error in medical procedures has some looking to technology for better options. This has given rise to robotic surgical systems across the United States, designed in part to reduce surgical errors by providing a predictable, precise and calculated method for surgical procedures. In Delaware and throughout the country, these robotic solutions are currently being used primarily in minimally invasive surgeries.

Robotic surgical systems are run by computers. These systems are typically comprised of a monitoring system and software, surgical arms and a surgeon's console. The abilities of these tools can range from supporting human surgeons by inserting small cameras into key areas to actually complete minor surgical tasks like creating incisions. Demand for the technology is currently particularly high in the fields of laparoscopic and neurological surgeries.

Collisions can often cause vehicles to run off the road. Depending where the vehicles in car accidents like this end up and whether they flip when going off road, serious damage to the vehicles involved and the people inside them can be the result. A recent drunk driving incident in Delaware cause two colliding trucks to fly off the road and into a nearby marsh.

Officers were called to the accident around 4 p.m. They were directed to a marsh south of the Indian River Inlet Bridge, on Route 1 south near Waters Edge Way. Three people were hospitalized following the collision, and one Newark man was charged with driving under the influence. 

Smartphones are now a way of life that will not go away any time soon. In 2016 alone, over 3,400 Americans lost their lives from car accidents that involved at least one distracted driver, according to a report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 

Some people rely on their smartphones when they drive for music or GPS. If you fall into that category, then you may not want to hear that you should simply leave your phone in your pocket until you reach your destination. However, you can at least take steps so that you can use your device without taking your eyes off the road or your hands off the steering wheel.