Errors or mistakes during medical treatment can have serious consequences for patients and families. Those in Delaware who undergo surgical procedures understand that there are certain risks associated with any surgery, but they should not have to accept a mistake...
Month: January 2020
Distracted driving statistics are harrowing, but issues continue
While going to work, taking the kids to school or running errands, you have undoubtedly seen many drivers with their heads down likely looking at their phones. You may shake your head and try to distance yourself from those drivers because you know they are not paying...
These driving tips could help prevent car accidents
Operating a motor vehicle is one of the most dangerous things a person can do on a daily basis. Thanks to cell phones and other gadgets, more and more drivers these days are driving while distracted. This could be a big reason why fatal car accidents are increasing at...
Birth injuries: Family receives multimillion dollar settlement
Thousands of babies are born every day in Delaware and across the country. Childbirth has evolved into a fairly routine process, so one would think that complications during this process are few and far between. Unfortunately, this is not the case. More birth injuries...
Car accidents: Recent study shows deaths continue to increase
They say getting there is half the fun, but traveling these days can be treacherous. Despite stringent traffic laws and increased safety measures, roadways across the state of Delaware are becoming more dangerous every year. According to a recent study, deaths related...
Do you consider self-driving vehicles safe?
If you've read any of the media coverage surrounding self-driving vehicles, you may have concerns about how safe these vehicles may be. After all, how safe can a vehicle be if there is no one driving it? Can you assume that technology is advanced enough to safely...
Cognitive distraction and how it plays a role in many car crashes
Car accidents happen for many reasons, but often they are the result of some type of human error. People think they can multi-task or they underestimate the danger or risk associated with certain types of behaviors. As a result, they needlessly endanger themselves and...
Surgical errors and negligence lead to woman’s amputation
Surgeons in Delaware and across the country perform literally thousands of surgical procedures every day. These skilled surgeons combine their expertise with state-of-the-art medical technology to produce beneficial outcomes for the vast majority of their patients....
Safe driving habits don’t always prevent car accidents
Every driver knows that traveling can be treacherous these days. In the state of Delaware, high traffic volumes exist at nearly all hours of the day. To avoid car accidents, drivers must always be attentive and focused behind the wheel. Unfortunately, there are some...
Issues that signify a high-risk pregnancy
You've likely heard about certain factors that most obstetricians would consider cause for concern or at least close monitoring during pregnancy. If you are pregnant and have given birth multiple times before, and especially if you are age 35 or older, your Delaware...