When most people think about workplace injuries they likely think about a sudden accident that leaves the worker either temporarily or permanently unable to do his or her job. While such incidents do of course happen, workers could also face injuries due to repetitive exposure to certain conditions. An example of this is the loss of hearing. In fact, hearing…
Infections are more than just a little redness, pus or soreness. They can lead to sepsis and necrosis; even minor infections can end up leading to a patient’s death if left untreated. To reduce the risk of suffering from an infection at the hospital, these are some steps you can take. First, make sure you ask that the staff and…
When your loved one needs to be placed into a nursing home, you should decide that you’re going to take all the steps possible to make sure the facility is safe. To do that, you need to know what shouldn’t be taking place. What are some negative traits to look for when you’re viewing nursing homes? A history of violations…
If you’ve been denied the disability payments you need to get through life after an injury, it’s important you know that you still have options. When you suffer a disability that prevents you from engaging in work permanently, you are able to apply for permanent total disability. There are some particular guidelines that you will need to meet to get…
If your loved one is placed in a nursing home, you expect the care to be of a high standard. You don’t want to find out that a medication prescribed is actually what led to a loved one’s death. That’s what makes this information so devastating to some. According to a report in 2015, nursing homes that provide Coumadin, a…
In 2011, the Journal of General Internal Medicine published their findings on the frequency of medical errors, and found that the month of July looked especially interesting. This month had 10 percent more teaching hospital deaths than other months due to medical errors. Doctors that heard about the findings weren’t surprised. It fact the medical community has a name for…
Truck accidents can be dangerous or deadly; they often involve at least one other vehicle that could be crushed due to the weight of the truck. Multiple vehicle collisions are also possible if a truck collides with backed-up traffic or if the truck rolls over sideways, blocking the lanes of traffic. In this case, a multi-vehicle collision has one truck…
There are certain risks that people undertake in any profession. This is true whether you sit in front of a computer or work with heavy machinery. While issues of this nature can arise when workplace inside temperatures are not properly maintained, the dangers of working in extreme heat often gain attention when workers must complete tasks outside in the summer.…
The rate of Cesarean sections ranges based on the hospital a woman goes to when she’s going to give birth, and if that seems like it shouldn’t be the case, you aren’t the only person who thinks so. In the United States, the most common surgery to be performed are C-sections, even though many of them aren’t even necessary. Around…