You’ve been injured at work, and the damage is significant. Workers’ compensation is covering your medical bills and providing some replacement income, but it’s not enough to meet all your needs – especially in the future. Since workers’ compensation is designed to be...
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What are the common consequences of medical dosing errors?
Medication errors that occur in medical settings can have many different consequences depending on the type of mistake that occurs and if it is a one-time issue or a recurring one. Timing errors and mistakes about what medication a medical professional administers to...
How should you drive on ice?
Driving on the ice is much different than driving on dry roads, and it can lead to accidents. In fact, this is why there is often a rash of accidents at the beginning of the winter because it seems like people have simply forgotten how to drive under these conditions....
Did you develop sepsis from a hospital-acquired infection?
A hospital-acquired infection (HAI) can have deadly consequences. Vulnerable groups such as infants, the elderly and immunocompromised patients are especially at risk of developing severe complications from HAIs. A potentially dangerous possibility is when such an...
Why settling a workers’ comp claim may reduce what you get
You don't go to work in the morning expecting to get hurt, as most days on the job are totally uneventful. However, you never know when a piece of machinery might malfunction or when a co-worker might make a mistake that leads to you getting hurt. Your doctor could...
Why dog bites tend to get infected
After any sort of cut or laceration, infection is a major issue that you want to be aware of. Many wounds will heal with minimal scarring if everything goes smoothly, but there could be severe complications if there’s an infection. It could even potentially be fatal....
Examples of distractions caused by a cellphone
When you look at distracted driving accidents, cellphones are often to blame. This is why there has been a movement over the years to regulate the use of handheld devices in the car. But, no matter what the law says, drivers are still going to do it. The problem is...
Labeling issues can be product defects
Much of the time, people think of product defects as physical defects. For instance, a defective firearm would be one that is able to fire by itself, which could lead to severe injury and even death. The design process was defective or the gun was manufactured...
Are surgical errors still a risk for modern patients?
With the exception of minor outpatient procedures, most surgical operations require advanced scheduling and careful preparation. The reason is that surgeons require multiple support professionals and must schedule their time in an operating facility. With so many...
3 common injuries seen after truck accidents
If your passenger vehicle is involved in a collision with a semi-truck, it is common for you and your passengers to experience serious and devastating injuries. Several factors impact the severity of the injuries and damages that occur, including the size of the...