The very first step in treating a medical condition is accurately diagnosing it. Even though the internet can help someone create a shortlist of potential explanations for their current symptoms, the careful review of a licensed medical professional is almost always...
Patients trust their surgeons to perform surgical procedures with undivided attention. After all, having their bodies cut open is a matter of life and death. So, the prevalence of “concurrent or simultaneous surgeries” taking the spotlight in recent years raises...
Most human beings look for a sense of belonging in the world, and we find that when someone unconditionally loves and cares for us. When we lose that person, our whole world can fall apart. The unexpected loss of a loved one can cause tremendous pain. But you don't...
Fungus infections are a growing problem in nursing homes. Even more troubling is that it’s not readily noticeable. The nursing home may not know about it or opt not to inform the residents’ family members. Prolonged mold exposure could cause significant health...
Years after a recall sought to address Takata’s faulty air bag inflators, new reports have found that the deadly defect affects not just driver-side air bags, but passenger-side air bags as well. Automaker Stellantis and the National Highway Traffic Safety...
If you’re considering taking legal action, you may have heard the term “vicarious liability.” This typically involves a party’s indirect responsibility for causing someone’s harm. It falls under something called the respondeat superior doctrine, which means “let the...
Gasoline-powered cars work by burning fuel, but that doesn’t mean they’re impervious to accidental fires. Ford Motor Company has issued a recall of 125,322 vehicles over a potential fire risk. According to a release from the National Highway Traffic Safety...
Negligence is the primary precursor to most personal injury claims. It is an individual’s lack of due prudence when fulfilling their duty. Every human being should behave with a reasonable amount of care every day of their lives to avoid accidents and preventable...
It’s disconcerting when a piece of equipment supposedly designed to address older adults’ medical needs results in harm. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the U.S. Food & Drug Administration reveal reports of injuries and deaths caused by adult...
Most American households have multiple pieces of furniture. Customers expect them to be long-lasting and safe because of the high price tag. Nobody ever thinks their furniture, such as bookcases or chairs, will harm them or their kids. Despite this, thousands of...
