Did you know that about 13% of American women are expected to develop breast cancer at some point in their lives? It is one of the most common cancers affecting women, and it afflicts men as well. Unfortunately, breast cancer can be misdiagnosed by healthcare...
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Emergency rooms struggle to correctly diagnose atypical symptoms
When researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine revealed in a 2016 study that medical errors are the third-leading cause of death in America, the public, the media and the medical community were shaken. It shouldn’t be surprising that a follow-up...
2 serious injuries people can suffer when they slip and then fall
A slip-and-fall injury may not seem that serious. Compared to a fall from a significant elevation or down a flight of stairs, falling from a standing position to the floor may not seem as likely to cause major injuries. However, a review of personal injury statistics...
What caused the electric shock when using your appliance?
The chances are you use at least one electrical appliance daily, be it a coffee maker, water heater, blender, hair dryer, refrigerator, microwave or pressure cooker. When you purchased any of these products, you expected them to be safe. Of course, the manufacturer...
4 areas where medical malpractice may occur
As a patient, you trust medical practitioners to help you get better. And most physicians do their best to achieve so. However, errors may occur. According to the National Practitioner Data Bank, Georgia received 175 medical malpractice payment reports by September...
Could a radiologist be to blame for a diagnostic error?
When something goes wrong with your medical care and you end up with a missed diagnosis or misdiagnosis, who is most likely to blame? Would you believe it could be the radiologist who took your x-rays, MRI or other scans? In 2021, roughly 71% of radiologists said that...
Tips for avoiding unsafe safe toys this holiday season
It seems like “Black Friday” sales started before Halloween was over. Online and brick-and-mortar retailers have begun offering “deep discounts” on a whole range of products. It’s only natural that parents feel compelled to start their holiday shopping early. With...
Football concussion lawsuit goes before the jury
A just was seated in a case in a western state against the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). It was filed by the widow of a former collegiate linebacker who died from permanent brain damage from repeated concussions he suffered playing for the...
3 signs of hidden injuries after a car accident
You may have been in a vehicle accident where you thought, at the time, you came out uninjured. Unbeknownst to you, you may be suffering from serious medical conditions. Often, people find out too late that they’re suffering from injuries, but knowing a few signs...
Have you suffered injuries from a defective product?
Manufacturers and other players in the distribution chain are legally obligated to ensure the products they sell or release to consumers are reasonably safe. Therefore, if you suffer injuries while using a product, you may have a valid product liability claim. Flaws...