16 March

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What to Do if Your Teenager Suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury

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For teenagers across the United States, high school is not only a place to learn but also a hot spot for exciting physical fitness and athletic games. From football to basketball (and even cheerleading for girls on the sidelines), teenagers have ample opportunities to get up and stretch their legs in the most exciting ways. However, moments of joy can quickly be cut short when your son or daughter (without warning) winds up in the hospital due to a traumatic brain injury. Although athletics can be fun, injuries can strike without warning and with a vengeance. In some cases, though,...

08 March

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What to Do if a Doctor Misdiagnoses a Scaphoid Fracture

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What to Do if a Doctor Misdiagnoses a Scaphoid Fracture

Each of us tends to live a busy life on a day-to-day basis. Whether you are rushing your kids to school or preparing for an upcoming sports event, you are always on the edge of your seat and ready for the next challenge that comes your way. Obviously, as we rush about our day, some of you might be so intensely focused on an activity that you don’t realize you have been injured. However, imagine the pain and anxiety that stems from a scaphoid fracture, a break in the small wrist bones, which can ultimately drive a wedge into your...

03 March

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What to Do if You Receive the Wrong Blood Type During a Transfusion

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What to Do if You Receive the Wrong Blood Type During a Transfusion

Sometimes, medical procedures can be a manner of life or death for people suffering from rare medical conditions, severe sicknesses, or painful injuries. In the cases of patients who require a blood transfusion, the donation of a single blood packet can be enough to save or prolong their lives. However, this process requires the utmost precision and attention. If the patient receives the wrong blood type, he or she can quickly suffer from life-threatening side effects, as their body will reject the unmatched blood. If you or a loved one has suffered from ABO incompatibility or another painful situation after...

23 February

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For Mothers Who Sustained Injuries During or After a C-Section

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For Mothers Who Sustained Injuries During or After a C-Section

For many women across the United States, the prospect of motherhood is both exciting and terrifying at the same time. After all, you will be bringing a new life into the world, but you will have to endure quite a traumatic experience to do so. Although you may be courageous and ready for the unbelievable feat you are going to perform, nothing can prepare you for the terrifying outcome of maternal injuries, especially from the tricky C-section procedure. If you have suffered from a severe injury during this surgery, do not panic. With the help of a professional attorney with...

16 February

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If Your Loved One Died after Receiving Dangerous Doses of Fentanyl

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If Your Loved One Died after Receiving Dangerous Doses of Fentanyl

On a daily basis, hundreds of people across the United States require surgery to cure a sickness or to fix an injury and can face a longer and healthier life as a result. However, during these procedures, doctors and nurses are required to administer potent drugs that require the utmost attention and precision. So, imagine the horror of learning that your loved one has not died from their surgical procedure but from a drug they received during recovery. Even worse, that drug happens to be fentanyl, one of the most dangerous opioids currently on the market. At first, you will...

06 February

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Nursing Home Abuse in Delaware: What to Watch for With Your Loved One

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Nursing Home Abuse in Delaware: What to Watch for With Your Loved One

What Constitutes as Abuse in a Nursing Home? As baby boomers continue to age, nursing homes are quickly becoming more and more full. Roughly 40% of United States adults will find themselves in a nursing home as they age, contributing to the rising numbers nursing homes will continue to see for some time. While many of those in nursing homes end up being well cared for, others end up facing issues of neglect and abuse, causing earlier deaths and harmful stress to those victims. When nursing home abuse is suspected, it needs to be reported immediately, and the victim should be...

31 January

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If Your Loved One Has Been Injured in a Scooter Accident

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If Your Loved One Has Been Injured in a Scooter Accident

After escaping from the insanity of the inner-city job, there is nothing better than escaping to one of the scenic beaches here in Delaware. From the beautiful golden sands to the dark blue of the Pacific Ocean, this serene location is a place for escape and peace. So, imagine the terror of learning that your loved one, who joined some friends for a weekend outing along one of the state’s beautiful beaches, has suddenly suffered a severe injury because of a scooter accident. Obviously, you will feel a mixture of anger and terror, but, above all else, you must not...

24 January

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Dangers of Slipping on a Poorly Maintained Icy Sidewalk

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Dangers of Slipping on a Poorly Maintained Icy Sidewalk

While certainly beautiful, the winter landscape can definitely be a hazardous environment. With all the snow and sleet cascading onto the houses, trees, and ground, you can guarantee to run into problems associated with slippery sidewalks. Obviously, building owners are required to maintain the proper setting for pedestrians, but, at times, these individuals can be negligent. As a result of negligent behavior and bad weather conditions, you may suffer a severe injury after falling on poorly maintained, icy sidewalks or alleyways. With the help of a professional attorney specializing in personal injury cases in Delaware, you will have a definitive...

18 January

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If Your Loved One Was Overmedicated in a Nursing Home

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If Your Loved One Was Overmedicated in a Nursing Home

Imagine the horror of discovering that your mother, father, grandparent, another family member, or close friend was the victim of overmedication in a nursing home. During these years of their lives, older people require a peaceful and happy environment to have fun and socialize, but, in many dire situations, some patients will be administered excessive quantities of medication just to be kept quiet rather than hiring additional staff to care for an overflow of patients. Although this situation may sound too terrible to be real, the fact of the matter is that this situation is all too factual. If your...

11 January

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If You Were Involved in a Wrong-Way Accident

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If You Were Involved in a Wrong-Way Accident

If you or your loved ones have been victimized by a wrong-way motor vehicle crash, resources for catastrophic and traumatic accidents like this are available. With the help of an experienced attorney with experience handling auto accidents cases in Delaware, you can work to receive the compensation you deserve and ensure those responsible for the crash are held accountable. Characteristics of Wrong-Way Driving Accidents Wrong-way driving is an incident when one vehicle travels sometimes at a high speed in a direction that opposes oncoming traffic and ultimately crashes into one or more vehicles. These accidents typically that take place along freeways and interconnected exit...