It is only natural to be anxious in the time leading up to a scheduled surgical procedure. After all, WSPEs -- wrong-site, wrong-procedure, wrong-patient errors -- are reported in the media from time to time. These surgery errors are called “never events” because they...
Month: September 2020
Missed diagnoses are a common form of medical malpractice
Going to the doctor for an illness or an injury is fairly common in Delaware. Unfortunately, just because something is common does not mean that it is safe. Acts of medical malpractice such as incorrect diagnoses and surgical errors actually occur much more frequently...
Drunk driving: Intoxication often has these effects
Delaware highways can be dangerous, especially if a negligent or reckless driver is nearby. Whether driving your own vehicle, riding as a passenger or traveling as a pedestrian, if a nearby motorist is dealing with intoxication or distraction, for instance, he or she...
Multi-car accident injures 6 — possible alcohol involvement
Occupants of several vehicles in Delaware suffered injuries on a recent Wednesday evening. Law enforcement will likely investigate the multi-car accident, and also their suspicions of alcohol involvement. Reportedly, the accident happened in New Castle County on...
Possible wrongful death claim after fatal motorcycle crash
A sudden death isn’t just emotionally devastating. For many families, it can have a significant and negative impact on their finances. When that death happens due to the carelessness of another person, the event may burden a family with both unexpected expenses and a...
A traumatic brain injury may cause permanent hearing loss
If you hit your head or decelerated quickly during a car accident, it is vitally important to seek a medical examination as soon as possible. During the examination, your doctor should check for the presence of a traumatic brain injury. The Centers for Disease Control...
What constitutes personal injury?
Accidents can happen in the blink of an eye in Delaware and across the country. When another person's actions or inactions are to blame, even partly, the injured party might have grounds to seek recovery of monetary damages. This does not only apply to car accidents...
How will a spinal cord injury in a car accident affect your life?
More than 10,000 people in Delaware and across the country suffer spinal cord injuries each year. About 265,000 Americans are now living with spinal cord injuries. Many of them were victims of car accidents. The location and severity of the spinal damage will play a...
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