Whether you are struggling with the aftermath of a birth injury or you are pregnant and worry about the possibility of something going wrong when you go into labor, it is important to understand the impact of birth injuries. For example, some children struggle with...
Year: 2021
The dangers of misdiagnosed cancer
Regarding any illness, early detection is important. However, early detection of cancer is crucial to prevent it from getting worse or spreading to other areas of the body. Unfortunately, medical doctors misdiagnose cancer regularly. Certain cancers have misdiagnoses...
The danger of drowsy driving
Drinking alcohol. Speeding. Texting. These are the types of factors that come to mind when people think of driver behaviors that may cause crashes. Although often overlooked as potentially dangerous driving behavior, getting behind the wheel while overly tired or...
What are brachial plexus injuries?
The spinal cord consists of a complete network of nerves, including the brachial plexus. It is responsible for sending signals from the spinal cord to different areas of the upper body, such as the hands, arms, and shoulders. As explained by the Mayo Clinic, brachial...
How long do you have to file a medical malpractice claim?
If you believe you have suffered malpractice, there is a time limit regarding how long you have to file a claim. The length of time depends on the date of the mistake and when you discovered the mistake. How much time do you have to file a claim? In North Carolina,...
Who is at fault in a multiple-car accident?
When one car crashes into another, the fault may or may not be easy to determine. A two-car collision may not be too challenging to investigate. Determining fault after a multicar crash on a North Carolina highway could be far more complicated. Multicar crashes not...
Statute of limitations for birth injuries in North Carolina
It's a sad truth that babies suffer from serious injuries during childbirth by the thousands every year. These injuries have the potential to result in a lifetime of disability, including conditions like cerebral palsy and asthma. Birth trauma may also lead to mental...
Are there common emergency room mistakes that cause harm?
Accidents and medical scares could lead someone to rush to the local emergency room. North Carolina patients hope to receive an accurate diagnosis and appropriate care. Things don't always work out that way, and doctors could make mistakes when treating ER patients....
What issues are considered to be never events in healthcare?
In North Carolina, too many incidents of medical malpractice occur nearly every day. Many of these situations involve what is known as “never events.” If you have suffered injuries as a result of any of these scenarios, you will want to have all the information...
Surgical errors account for many medical malpractice claims
As a resident of North Carolina, when you have to undergo a surgical procedure, you expect things to go normally and come out fine. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Surgical errors are common reasons behind medical malpractice claims. It’s important to know...