According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP), Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) are the cause of 282,000 hospitalizations each year. A TBI occurs when the skull is penetrated from a blow to the head. Currently, one of the leading causes of TBIs are motor vehicle accidents. On average, a TBI results in a two-week hospitalization, depending on the … Read the rest
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A Clinician’s Misdiagnosis of Liver Disease May Be Fatal to a Patient
According to the Mayo Clinic, the liver is an organ in the body that assists in the digestion of food in order to rid the body of toxins. Unfortunately, some individuals may develop a liver disease during the course of their lifetime. Liver disease may develop as a result of a number of factors, which include obesity, excessive alcohol consumption, … Read the rest
Adverse Drug Events and Medication Errors are Preventable
According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), adverse drug events account for over 3.5 million office visits and 1 million hospital visits per year. Furthermore, medication errors that could have been prevented effect over 7 million people each year. An adverse drug event or medication error can result in serious or even fatal injuries.… Read the rest
Nursing Home Residents May Be a Victim of Improper Care
Bedsores or pressure wounds often develop in patients that are stationary for extended periods of time, due to a lack of blood flow to a specific area of the body. Unfortunately, bedsores are one of the first signs of neglect. Usually, bedsores are located in areas such as the back, tailbone, and shoulders. The constant pressure placed on these areas … Read the rest
Asthma Can Be Fatal
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP), there are 18.4 million people in the United States who suffer from asthma. Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that makes it difficult for a person to breathe. When an individual has asthma his or her airways narrow, swell, and cause excess mucus, which triggers coughing, wheezing, and shortness of … Read the rest
Improper Administration, Monitoring, and Removal of Surgical Staples May Give Rise to Medical Malpractice
In the healthcare field, surgical staples are often used to close an incision from an operation or a wound. Surgical staples connect skin together using a disposable stapler. Once the wound is healed, a special stapler remover will be used to remove the existing staples. However, if the insertion or removal of these staples is not completed properly, a patient … Read the rest
OSHA Entitles Construction Site Employees to Certain Rights
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is responsible for developing safety measures as well as establishing regulations to protect construction site workers from injuries. In the event that an incident occurs, OSHA will investigate. Like all workers, construction site workers must be provided with a safe working environment that is free of health and safety hazards. … Read the rest
Medical Negligence in Cataract Surgery
Today, surgery for cataracts has become extremely common. A cataract is a clouding of a person’s eye lens causing their vision to be impaired. Many individuals opt to undergo a surgical procedure in order to improve their ability to see. However, some individuals do experience complications as a result of this surgery.… Read the rest
Scaffold Accidents Are on the Rise
As New York City continues to build, the number of streets seemingly overwhelmed with scaffolding continues to increase. A significant concern among New Yorkers is the danger these structures pose to the public as pedestrians walk beneath them on a daily basis. Recently, there has been an increase in scaffold-related accidents leaving victims with serious injuries.… Read the rest
Negligent Security Personnel May Result in Compensation for Injuries
Many people visit a bar, lounge, or nightclub to relax and spend time with their family and friends. With patrons often consuming alcohol, a major concern among restaurant owners is the potential for fights to occur in their establishment. With that being said, oftentimes, these establishments will hire security personnel to ensure the safety of its staff members and customers. … Read the rest
