Patient safety should be a priority for every health care establishment in Delaware. Unfortunately, patient safety concerns are in no short supply. A group of experts recently created a list of the top safety issues for patients in 2021, including things like...
Month: January 2021
Fetal distress symptoms your OB recognizes
When you entrust your prenatal care to an obstetrician, you can expect that he or she has had all necessary training and education to provide proper care and support throughout your pregnancy as well as during labor and delivery. In addition to monitoring your...
Who is liable in crashes involving lane-splitting motorcyclists?
Lane splitting and lane filtering are controversial topics among motorists and motorcyclists alike. The reason is the problem of determining liability in the event of such an accident. Motorcycle laws in different states vary. Delaware law makes no mention of lane...
Dog bites could have medical, financial and legal ramifications
Successful recovery of damages after a dog attack depends on the steps taken immediately after the incident. Delaware has strict liability laws, making the defendant liable unless the person was trespassing or abusing the dog, or committing a tort that caused injury...
The dangers of motorcycle accidents
There is a lot of freedom that comes with riding a motorcycle. Unfortunately, there are also a lot of risks -- especially from other Delaware drivers. In fact, the death rate for motorcycle riders has been steadily increasing, while deaths for drivers of other types...
Missed diagnosis is not the same as misdiagnosis
Anyone in Delaware whose medical condition worsened after seeing a doctor might be unsure of their legal rights. Medical malpractice is a complicated field of the law, with establishing proof of a medical professional’s negligence or failure to uphold accepted...
The danger of failing to diagnose a condition during pregnancy
Preparing to welcome a newborn child into the world can be a joyous and exciting endeavor. During your pregnancy, you, and many other parents-to-be in Delaware, likely consider it essential to take every possible measure to safeguard both your and your child’s health...
Crashes caused holiday trauma despite Delaware safety campaign
Despite social distancing and avoiding large crowds, many people in Delaware still found ways to celebrate the holidays. The Delaware Office of Highway Safety launched the Safe Family Holiday annual campaign early in December. Their message was “Just Focus on...
Traumatic brain injuries can cause communication problems
Life after a serious car accident often looks very different than before. Both emotional and physical trauma can make it difficult for victims to fully move forward. Those who suffer traumatic brain injuries may face an even greater hurdle to recovery, with many in...
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