A significant percentage of acquired brain injuries suffered in Delaware and across the country result from car accidents. To measure the severity of traumatic brain injuries, medical professionals use the Glasgow Coma Scale. Numbers are assigned to verbal, motor and...
Delaware’s Injury & Medical Malpractice Leaders
Year: 2020
Symptoms of hidden injury after a collision
You can never know what to expect while driving along a Delaware highway. As a licensed driver, you understand that you are obligated to adhere to traffic laws. You can reasonably expect other drivers to do the same, whether you’re sharing the road as a fellow...
Why it is vital to have medical evaluations after car accidents
Many people in Delaware, will likely have their holidays spoiled this year by negligent drivers. One thing that can cause long-term health problems is declining a trip to the hospital for a medical examination. Some injuries can remain hidden, and when symptoms appear...
Sleep deprived doctors report more medical errors
Many Delaware patients have probably heard their doctors discuss the importance of getting enough sleep. Unfortunately, it seems like many physicians are not taking their own medical advice. Sleep deprivation among physicians often leads to medical errors which can...
3 things to understand about medical malpractice in Delaware
Medical malpractice is a term used to refer to actions by doctors, hospitals and other healthcare professionals that result in harm to patients. In general, lawsuits brought against entities or individuals for this operate based on the idea that hurt incurred was not...
Tis the season to be jolly, but what if someone injures you?
This is the time of the year when a lot of people in Delaware and across the country suffer injuries resulting from the negligence of others. Although the festivities might involve smaller gatherings this year, some may still travel to spend time with family and...
Untreated infections could pose a serious threat to your health
If circumstances in life leave you facing a need to seek medical attention, you may expect to receive a certain quality of care during your visit. Part of obtaining the necessary care could involve acquiring a swift and accurate diagnosis as this step could be...
Avoiding distractions while driving is not easy
It is challenging to stay alert while driving at this time of the year. But learning that distracted drivers caused the deaths of more than 2,800 people nationwide in 2018 might hit home and encourage Delaware drivers to avoid distractions. According to the state’s...
The link between traumatic brain injuries and dementia
Getting into a car accident can be one of the most traumatizing events in someone’s life. It is not uncommon for victims to suffer serious, long-term injuries -- like traumatic brain injuries -- that can permanently alter the course of their lives. Many victims never...
Delaware State Police searching for hit-and-run driver
The Delaware State Police launched an investigation following a hit-and-run accident in Wilmington that claimed the life of a pedestrian. A preliminary report indicates that a pedestrian was fatally injured when she was struck by a vehicle on a recent Saturday...