You trust your doctor with your life in many circumstances. They have the education and experience necessary to diagnose and treat your conditions. They also have the training to remain calm in high-pressure scenarios where other people would panic. The truth is that...
Albuquerque Police Department involved in hundreds of crashes
It’s not just citizens who get into car crashes. According to a new report from Dec. 10, the Albuquerque police have been involved in hundreds of crashes. According to a spokesperson from the Albuquerque Police Department, the APD has been involved in over 500...
This is what medical malpractice could look like
Imagine being a patient who goes into a hospital with a minor illness. It might be significant at the moment, but with a simple surgery or treatment, the problem could be resolved. Now, imagine that your medical provider misses the diagnosis or performs the surgery so...
How does negligence apply to your injury claim?
You’ve been injured. The other person didn’t do it on purpose, but it’s still their fault that you're hurt. What does this mean for your case? The thing to remember is that this is not a criminal case. In some criminal cases, such as murder cases, intent plays a large...
Indications you really should have a C-section delivery
When you’re pregnant and approaching your due date, it’s time to have a serious discussion with your physician about the delivery process. While a C-section, or Caesarean delivery, is nobody’s dream delivery, it’s sometimes the wisest choice to preserve the health and...
Roadside safety tips for runners
For those who find the treadmill too boring for a run of any significant distance, the only real way to get consistent cardiovascular exercise is to run outside. This usually means running near the road or on the sidewalk. While that outdoor run may be more...
When medical care goes wrong: A patient’s wrongful death
It’s a tragedy when a patient dies as a result of poor or negligent medical care. It’s upsetting to find out that mistakes were made. Realistically, people know that doctors, surgeons and other medical professionals are human. They will make mistakes. When they do...
Fatal accidents rise on weekends, nonfatal accidents on weekdays
You can get into a serious car accident any time you leave the house. It’s a risk every driver and passenger in America faces. Accidents are common, and many people don’t realize the real toll that they take, with more than 35,000 deaths every year. One thing that is...
When hospitals make medication mistakes, people can die
Modern prescription drugs can improve someone's quality of life, cure a disease or even save a life. With the right drug at the right dose, modern pharmaceuticals can make a huge difference for a patient. However, when improperly administered, those same drugs can...
Doctors can miss a heart attack in women very easily
In men, the main symptom of a heart attack is simple: Chest pain. When it sets on severely, they know something is wrong. That pain may run down their arm and they could even have related issues, such as not being able to breathe or passing out, but the main symptom...