Any time you undergo surgery, you are taking a significant risk. Everyone working in your California operating room is human and simple errors may occur. While not all errors in the operating room constitute medical malpractice. However, surgical errors are the third...
When a resident of California gets into a severe car accident or suffers some other type of accident, it could result in trauma to their spinal column. Certain warning signs indicate that you should seek medical care. How spinal cord injuries affect you The spinal...
At some point, many California residents need some type of surgery. Certain complications and problems are common after surgical procedures. These are things to look out for that could happen to you. Pain It’s normal to experience pain after surgery. This can occur...
Nurses play a vital role in the healthcare system; they're often the frontline caregivers who have direct contact with patients. As such, nurses are also at risk of committing medical errors that could result in patient harm and medical malpractice claims. What kind...
It’s devastating for any California resident to learn they have cancer. However, it’s much worse when a misdiagnosis occurs, only to be told later that cancer is the true diagnosis. You have options if you are in this situation. How a misdiagnosis happens with cancer...
There's no doubt that most major surgeries can be overwhelming. Unfortunately, life after surgery can be even harder if errors occurred during your procedure. If you are the victim of a surgical error in California, it's understandable to wonder why this mistake...
If you or someone you love takes medication in California, it's important to be aware of the potential for medication errors. These errors can occur for a variety of reasons and can have serious consequences. Medication errors in California Medication errors are...
According to a recent study by the Journal of Patient Safety, 400,000 Americans die every year due to medication errors. And this study was only carried out in hospitals; it didn't take into account people in other facilities or homes. Thus it's vital to be aware of...
Federal regulations affect many aspects of the trucking industry. Various rules impact matters related to everything from maintenance to mandatory breaks for drivers. Many California truck accidents - and motor vehicle accidents in general - derive from speeding. Now...
To enjoy a healthy life in California, it's important to keep up with doctor's visits. During these visits, it's common for a doctor to prescribe you one or several medications. Unfortunately, this situation can put you at risk of being the victim of a medication...
