Anesthesia is not an uncommon medical practice. It is used to place a patient in an unconscious or semi-conscious state through drugs, medication, and gasses during surgery. Many overlook the responsibility and importance of anesthesiologists, but they are crucial to the surgical process. Anesthesia error...
The term “opioid epidemic” was coined in relation to the increasing amount of accidental deaths and overdoses due to opioids, a classification of drug that is derived from opium. In the medical world, they are most commonly used for pain relief and were developed as...
The number of medical malpractice cases occurring every year is estimated to be around 85,000 with the level of medical malpractice injuries approximating to be 1 million. Medical malpractice has significant effects on a patient due to its impedance on the patient’s healing process. The...
The marketplace allows us to have great access to new appliances and products every year to make our lives easier. But, consumers are not aware of the defective products until someone gets seriously injured or killed. The drive for profits in today’s marketplace influences companies...
Have you even been concerned about working in unsafe/hazardous workplace conditions while on the job? Under a federal law known as the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA), employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthy workplace for their workers and must...
If you have been charged with a crime, the actions you take following the arrest can make or break your defense. Here are common mistakes you should avoid when interacting with the police. Talking Your Way Out of an Arrest Many times people will try to...
The key factor in all malpractice cases is whether or not the responsible party was negligent in their duties. Negligence isn’t just about making a mistake. A negligent mistake is something that should have been caught by a competent medical professional but wasn’t. In fact,...
Slip and fall accidents are the most common worksite injuries in the construction industry. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 6.5 million people work at approximately 252,000 construction sites in the country and the rates for fatal injuries are higher than the national average. Debris...
When you’re suffering from a health issue and go to seek professional medical help, you expect to be taken care of. While most doctors and nurses do their best to provide their patients with quality care, mistakes can still happen. In some cases, those mistakes...
Social media has become a fundamental part of modern life. According to a 2015 study by the Pew Research Center, over 60% of adults use some form of social media. Networking sites provide a space for people to share their experiences, post photos, and catch...