Pregnancy is usually a time of happiness for women and their families. The period following birth is also joyful, but an unexpected injury can delay your "new baby bliss." When you hear the term “childbirth injury,” you may imagine a newborn as the victim. Infants are...
Many times, after a dog attack, the owner will say that they can’t believe it happened because the dog was always so nice. They say it has “never done anything like this before.” In some cases, these dogs are pets who have been around people for a long time. For...
Infant mortality rate is a statistic that simply tracks how many infants pass away per every 1,000 successful births. This can be a reflection of a lot of things, including the healthcare system in the state itself and the type of access that individuals in that state...
Minor medical mistakes are very common. For instance, maybe your doctor thought that they gave you the painkillers that you needed, but they forgot. You’re uncomfortable, and you have to ask for the painkillers again, but there aren’t long-term ramifications. The...
Even for the avid dog lover, it can be a frightening situation if they turn aggressive. Fortunately, this is rare, but it does happen enough to warrant further consideration. When faced with an aggressive dog, your reaction might be to shout or run as quickly as you...
Many people think that a slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall accident is a minor event that shouldn’t result in severe injuries. The truth is that it’s possible to suffer a severe injury. The type of injury you end up with depends on how you fall and where you land. One...
Dogs are the most popular pet across households in America. They’re loveable and generally always happy to see you when you arrive home after a busy day at work. However, it’s important to remember that dogs are animals and they behave very differently from humans....
While you could injure yourself falling over in your own home, often slip and fall accidents occur when you are out and about. Often the consequences can be much worse because you would typically have softer surfaces to land on in your home. Here’s what you should...
Businesses that are open to the public, like movie theaters, retail shops and restaurants, have to take steps to prevent reasonably foreseeable injuries on their premises. Keeping the floors clean and dry is an important step toward maintaining safe premises and...
The most frequently misdiagnosed medical conditions are cancer, heart conditions and strokes. Yet those three things are most likely to affect adults. What is the story for kids? Do doctors usually get things right? Or could they misdiagnose them too? Doctors get most...