Pedestrian safety has become a major concern in Delaware as roadways are becoming increasingly crowded. Pedestrians are basically everywhere these days and nearly every person is a pedestrian at some point during the day. For those who live in Delaware cities, walking is often the main source of transportation. These could be a few reasons why car accidents involving pedestrians are on the rise.
New study may help to reduce surgical errors
When compared to years past, surgical procedures these days are much safer. Technology, safety improvements and tighter regulations are just a few reasons why surgery is safer and more efficient now than even just 20 years ago. However, modern technological advancements may have given the general population a false sense of security. Surgical errors still occur at an alarming rate in Delaware and across the United States. According to a new study, the stress of modern day operating rooms could be leading to more mistakes by surgeons.
The prevalence of brain and spinal injuries in cheerleading
Unsurprisingly, brain and spinal cord injuries in sports most often occur in football. It is a little-known fact that cheerleading causes the second highest school sports rate of permanent brain injury, severe head injury, spinal cord contusions and death.
Car accidents: I-95 crash ends in loss of life
Although Delaware is small, the state boasts a convenient and easily accessible network of major highways. The vast majority of the time these highways see very high volumes of traffic. Interstate 95 in northern Delaware is one of the most heavily utilized roadways in the eastern United States. Traveling at high speeds on overcrowded roadways is a recipe for car accidents.
Unfortunately, birth injuries affect thousands each year
Childbirth is a delicate process that must be handled with precision and care. Any negligence during this process can have disastrous consequences for both the mother and baby. According to statistics, an estimated 28,000 infants in Delaware and across the country suffer birth injuries every year. In the United States, about seven out of every 1,000 babies are injured at birth. These alarming statistics are a cause for concern.
Millions suffer brain injuries every year
One of the most important organs in the human body is the brain, and without it, life is literally impossible. Any injury to this crucial organ, no matter how minor, can potentially disable a person for the rest of his or her life. Brain injuries can cause speech problems, affect thinking abilities and impair basic motor skills. Each year, 2.5 million people in Delaware and across the United States suffer traumatic brain injuries. A woman in another state recently filed a lawsuit after a surgical procedure allegedly left her with a brain injury.
Over-crowded Delaware roads are leading to more car accidents
It goes without saying that no one wants to be involved in a crash. However, statistics say that most drivers will be involved in an accident at some point in their lives. Unfortunately, car accidents are increasing every year in Delaware since roadways across the state are over-crowded and constantly congested. These days, just going for a short drive can potentially result in a serious crash.
If a medical device sales rep is present during your surgery
Surgeons understand how to perform surgeries, but your surgeon may not necessarily be an expert on the newest defibrillator or another medical device that may save your life. The people who know the most about these types of devices are usually those who work for the manufacturer that produced the device. Often, these sales representatives are now present in the operating room to provide technical support for the surgeon.
Car accidents with tractor-trailers are often fatal
As the United States economy continues to grow, there is a greater need to transport goods, materials and merchandise. The most common and efficient way to transport these things are commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers. In Delaware and across the country, smaller passenger vehicles are forced to share crowded interstates and highways with these large commercial vehicles. Tragically, car accidents with massive tractor-trailers are often fatal.
Tech in cars may not always prevent crashes
Most cars produced today include technology far superior to that of just a few short years ago. In-car navigation systems were about as high-tech as a car used to be. These days, cars not only navigate, they can also show you what is behind them, parallel park for you and stop in case your reflexes are slower. Some cars can even drive without you touching the wheel.
