Accidents & Incidents

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...

In recent news, there have been several high-profile aviation crashes and incidents that may have some questioning the safety of air travel. While there has definitely been an uptick in media reports about aircraft incidents, air travel is still considered one of the...

Tenants have certain protections under the law. Landlords typically cannot evict them without prior notice and reasonable justification. Tenants also have the right to expect their landlords to maintain their residences in safe, habitable conditions.  When landlords...

Imagine going in for an operation on one part of your body, only to find the doctors operated on a different one instead. This is not the stuff of horror novels, but something that happens every year to unsuspecting patients who entrust themselves to the care of a...

Poor communication between departments in a healthcare setting is a common factor in medical malpractice cases. Departments that handle a patient should be adequately informed during handoffs to avoid harming the patient. Here is how poor communication can result in a...