Residents of California and the rest of the United States have shown a clear preference for large trucks and SUVs in recent years despite the fact that larger vehicles are more of a danger to pedestrians. Pedestrian crashes and fatalities are increasing nationwide,...
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Year: 2022
Do you know how serious a compound fracture is?
Car crashes that result in broken bones may not seem serious. However, certain types of fractures may come with catastrophic damage to the body if not tended to properly. Fracture is the term medical professionals use when a bone has cracked. In some instances, the...
Reviewing the impact of distracted driving
If you become hit by a distracted driver, a wide variety of hardships could lie ahead. In addition to debilitating injuries that cause high levels of physical pain, you could have to step down from work and miss out on other important events and activities. In...
How do doctors diagnose knee injuries?
After suffering a personal injury where you slipped and fell on your knee, you want to inventory all the harm you suffered. After all, you cannot get every penny of compensation you deserve if you do not know how much it costs to treat all your injuries. WebMD...
What could occur if my dental implant procedure goes wrong?
Before dental implant surgery, a dentist typically performs a thorough examination to determine your suitability for the procedure. Diagnostic tests could determine if you have healthy enough teeth and gums to handle implants. As noted by Healthline, preexisting...
Gender bias could cause diagnosis errors between women and men
Research points toward women experiencing more medical mistakes and misdiagnoses than men. Healthline reports that some physicians may disregard their female patients’ pain symptoms. Legitimate and serious issues could remain overlooked. Doctors, for example, may...
How does the court divide wrongful death damages?
Wrongful death cases occur when someone causes the death of another person through negligent or criminal actions. If you bring a case to court and the court rules in your favor, the law states how the court must divide any damages. The U.S. Department of Justice...
How may uninsured motorist coverage help me in an accident?
Carrying auto liability insurance is an important responsibility as a driver. Unfortunately, not all California drivers have this kind of insurance. You might fear that an uninsured driver could hit you in an auto collision, leaving you without a way to collect...
How patients and hospitals can prevent surgical site infections
A surgical site infection is a common type of hospital-acquired infection. This means that you contracted it at the hospital while you were receiving treatment. Incising the skin to perform surgery makes you vulnerable to bacteria, and the risk of a surgical site...