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After a plane crash, one of the most potentially consequential sources of evidence available is the black box of the aircraft in question. This term refers to two key flight recording devices: the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) and the flight data recorder (FDR)....
Welcoming a new baby should be a joyful event for the family. That’s usually how it happens, but there are times when a birth doesn’t go as planned. While some birth injuries are true accidents, others could have been prevented. It’s critical that staff members who...
Diagnostic errors represent one of the most serious forms of medical malpractice, affecting millions of patients annually and contributing to thousands of preventable deaths. Unlike other medical errors that have received extensive attention, diagnostic mistakes often...
A recent study asked former NFL football players if they believed they were suffering from chronic traumatic encephalopathy, often known as CTE. This is a degenerative brain disease that happens due to the cumulative effect of sustaining numerous concussions. In the...
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can have a major negative effect on your life. That is true regardless of how you suffered the injury -- a car crash, a fall from height, a fight, on the sports field or on the battlefield. Because it is such a common injury,...
A delayed diagnosis is different than a misdiagnosis. It just means the doctor takes longer than normal to come to the proper conclusion. It could start with a misdiagnosis that is later rectified when more symptoms are considered. How serious this is likely depends...
Some injuries are minor and treatable, but others are much more severe. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are among the most devastating injuries possible. They cause permanent changes to the brain structure and significant financial challenges. TBIs generally produce...
Air traffic controllers play a consequential role in facilitating the safety and efficiency of aircraft operations. They coordinate the movement of thousands of flights each day, often under high-pressure conditions. The pressures of the job are intense because when...
If you have ever had much to do with those who work in the medical profession you’ll know that doctors are not dumb. They’re generally intelligent, highly trained people. They’re usually also keen to help their patients as best they can. So what explains some of the...
If you have been a victim of medical negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for the emotional anguish and suffering you endured. However, proving this requires more than just saying you’re in pain. You need evidence to support your claims. Here is how you can...