Preparing to undergo a medical procedure can be a stressful process, and even a minor operation could carry a certain level of risk. While you might rely on your surgical team to provide a certain standard of care, it might not always be in your best interests to...
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Reducing the risks of falling prey to an angry driver
Road rage is a type of aggressive behavior that continues to play a significant role in many motor vehicle collisions. Those who succumb to anger might take actions that others would feel are unthinkable and decisions made during a fit of rage may only increase the...
Where does Delaware rank in pedestrian deaths?
Walking is a free and healthy form of transportation that most people can utilize anytime. Whether you frequently jog because you run 5ks with your family for the holidays or walk to the local bookstore to reduce your environmental impact, you potentially help...
How long do I have to file a medical claim?
When you entrust your health to a Delaware medical team, you can expect them to provide quality care per state laws and industry-accepted safety standards. There's always a risk if you have surgery or any medical procedure. However, if something goes wrong, it should...
The risks of bone fractures in slip-and-fall accidents
Fall-related accidents can occur under a multitude of scenarios, especially if property owners fail to take the necessary steps to address and rectify existing safety hazards. Even a fall at ground level could place one’s well-being in jeopardy, and individuals in...
Factors that may only increase the risk of diagnostic errors
It is no secret that reaching an accurate diagnosis may prove an integral component of determining a proper path of care for any type of health condition. Even if you suffer from minor health concerns, an incorrect diagnosis may lead to improper treatment paths that...
Taking steps to reduce the risks of intersection collisions
While there might be traffic lights and signs in place at most intersections to help control the flow of traffic and improve safety, such measures might not always prove as effective as intended. Should a driver fail to adhere to traffic laws when crossing into a...
What are the long-term symptoms of a TBI?
You will have difficulty accurately evaluating yourself for injuries after a car crash if you don't know the symptoms of the most common and debilitating issues you might develop. If you were to base your idea of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) on what you see in the...
Why is distracted driving still a common concern?
Any action that takes a driver’s eyes off the road, hands off the wheel or mind off the task at hand can prove dangerous under any scenario. Even if this act lasts only a moment, the repercussions could prove dire, as a vehicle can travel several hundred feet in a...
Safeguarding against the hazards of medication errors
There may be numerous steps involved with treating a medical condition, each of which may depend on the nature of one’s health concerns. One step that may be necessary in many scenarios might involve taking prescription medication, but there may also be certain...