Smartphones have been around long enough for most people to be aware of the fact they should never text while behind the wheel. In one survey conducted by AT&T, nearly 75 percent of respondents said they texted while driving. This can involve a person reading a...
Month: March 2018
Surgical errors: Woman claims surgical tools left in abdomen
Operating room technicians and nurses have strict protocols they must follow prior to a patient's surgery completion. All aspects of surgery are important, but the sponge count at the end of a surgery is extremely important. During the surgery, technicians and nurses...
Birth injuries: Lawsuit settled for improper disposal of baby
Losing a child is devastating for any parent no matter the age. Sadly, many expectant mothers lose a child before they are able to meet in person. Sometimes a death prior to birth is random, and sometimes it is due to suffering birth injuries. One mother in another...
Birth injuries: Parents awarded $800,000 after child born dead
When an expectant mother goes into labor there is a lot of excitement, anticipation and naturally some fear. Having made it to the end of a pregnancy, most mothers would not expect to suffer or have their child suffer a birth injury. Unfortunately, birth injuries do...
What to do if you’re hurt when in an Uber
With many prominent beaches, Uber drivers in Delaware are able to make a good living, and for riders, it is a convenient way to get around the state. However, Uber drivers are prone to accidents like any other motorist. When you are the passenger in an Uber or Lyft,...
Icey roads influence Delaware car accidents
Despite the nearness of spring, the winter weather is still evident in Delaware and other parts of the country. Sadly, many tragic car accidents occur as a result of winter weather and icy road conditions. Recently, an icy road may have been a factor in a fatal...
Traumatic brain injuries may require intense and costly therapy
Negligence is defined as the failure to properly take care of something or someone. When physicians fail to adequately diagnose or treat someone in a timely manner, they can be deemed negligent. Drivers who fail to adhere to traffic laws can also be deemed negligent...
brain injuries could lead to an earlier diagnosis of dementia
More information, studies and news stories continue to surface regarding the long-term damage concussions can have on the brain. Prior to recent years, physicians believed that the brain could heal from some traumatic brain injuries without any long-term consequences...
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