The brain is one of the most important yet most delicate organs in the human body. Any injury to this vital organ can have permanent ramifications for victims. Brain injuries are some of the most debilitating types of injuries a person can suffer. When these injuries...
Delaware’s Injury & Medical Malpractice Leaders
Year: 2019
Mother says her providers failed to recognize birth injuries
For parents in Delaware and across the country, one of the most wonderful occasions in life is the birth of their children. It goes without saying that all parents want a healthy birth, but this doesn't always happen. Tragically, birth injuries continue to occur at an...
Car accidents involving pedestrians are becoming more frequent
Many Delaware residents choose walking as a main source of transportation these days. Traveling by foot is economical and also a great way to stay in shape and maintain a healthy lifestyle. However, walking near busy roadways is dangerous. In many states throughout...
Car accidents: DUI checkpoints set up to stop drunk driving
It's common knowledge that driving under the influence of alcohol is one of the most dangerous things a person can do, yet drivers in Delaware continue to get behind the wheel while intoxicated. On average, one person is killed by an drunk driver every 40 minutes in...
Should you have a C-section? Your doctor should know
If you've been attending prenatal visits at a Delaware medical center, you're likely getting excited (and perhaps, nervous) about your baby's upcoming birth. Whether you have several children already, or this will be your first labor and delivery experience, you no...
Brain injuries: Surfer starts a foundation to help those in need
When a person bumps his or her head, he or she may think it's no big deal. However, even minor head trauma can be enough to result in debilitating injuries to one of the body's most delicate organs. In Delaware and across the country, many who suffer brain injuries...
Fatal car accidents can happen at any time
Accidents are just a part of life. Although a lot of accidents can be prevented by taking the proper precautions, some accidents are unavoidable, especially on crowded Delaware roadways. To avoid serious car accidents, drivers should stay focused behind the wheel and...
Staggered surgery approach could lead to surgical errors
These days, high patient volumes are the norm for most Delaware hospitals. Many medical facilities across the state are overcrowded and filled to capacity. Doctors and other medical professionals in many of these facilities are also understaffed, so providers are...
Post-sepsis syndrome could change your life forever
If you recently suffered from a hospital-acquired infection, it may have taken doctors too long to diagnose it. As the infection worsened, your body began attacking itself. By the time doctors discovered something was wrong, you required aggressive treatment for...
Distracted driving continues to be a main cause of car accidents
According to recent reports, Delaware is one of the most dangerous states in which to drive. Unfortunately, fatalities in car accidents continue to remain high again this year across the state. A number of factors may be contributing to this, but one of main causes of...
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