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What Are My Options After Suffering the Effects of a Medication Error?

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All it takes is one simple medication error to cause you significant injuries with adverse side effects. Surviving a medication error may leave you feeling distrustful towards the pharmacist, drug company, or doctor who prescribed you the medicine. You may have had to pay expensive medical bills for the injuries you sustained, not to mention the money you paid for the defective medication itself. Depending on how this happened, you might be able to receive compensation through a medical malpractice claim. An experienced Delaware medical malpractice attorney can help you with this. COMMON TYPES OF MEDICATION ERRORS There are several ways a medication error can happen. This...

29 June

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Signs of a Traumatic Brain Injury After a Car Accident

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Signs of a Traumatic Brain Injury After a Car Accident

You have likely heard all about concussions and disorientations that can be caused after a car accident, but traumatic brain injuries are far more serious and some can lead to death if not treated in a timely manner. Recognizing the primary signs and symptoms of TBIs is vital for receiving proper medical attention. Some TBI symptoms go unnoticed until symptoms worsen because of the variety of effects a TBI can cause. If your accident was caused by the negligent actions of another driver, then consider asking a Delaware car accident lawyer for guidance on your claim. TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY SYMPTOMS Traumatic brain injuries...

22 June

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What Legal Steps Should I Take After a Car Accident?

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What Legal Steps Should I Take After a Car Accident?

If you have just been in a car accident, you might be wondering what you should do and how you can obtain compensation for the damages you suffered. Going through a violent experience like this can be difficult to manage for almost anyone. Knowing the rights steps to take after a car accident can help ease the uncertainty of what actions to take afterward. Taking certain actions and not taking other actions could potentially prevent you from receiving compensation. If you have questions, feel free to reach out to a Delaware personal injury lawyer for answers. INITIAL STEPS AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT The initial steps...

15 June

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Do Birth Injuries Count as Medical Malpractice?

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Do Birth Injuries Count as Medical Malpractice?

Finding out your baby sustained injuries during your birth is a difficult realization to face. You may wonder who was at fault for this. The unfortunate reality is that many birth injuries are caused by medical staff during procedures and methods improperly carried out during the delivery process. Proving this type of medical malpractice can be difficult on your end because focusing on doctor mistakes during your delivery is close to impossible with all the pain and everything happening at once. Consider talking to a Delaware medical malpractice lawyer to figure out what steps you can take in this situation. MOST COMMON TYPES OF BIRTH...

08 June

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The Most Common Soft Tissue Injury After a Car Accident

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The Most Common Soft Tissue Injury After a Car Accident

Soft tissue injuries affect the tissues that allow movement in our limbs and joints. These types of injuries can greatly impair work performance and other physical activities until our damaged sites fully heal. Soft tissue injuries usually heal with rest, but on the negative side, this depends on the injury severity. Severe soft tissue injuries that involve tears will require intensive medical interventions with longer recovery times. If you suffered soft tissue injuries from a car accident caused by negligence, consider seeking help from a Delaware car accident lawyer. MOST COMMON SOFT TISSUE INJURY One of the most common and well-known soft tissue injuries...

01 June

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How Does Alcohol Affect Driving?

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Drunk driving has been tied to thousands of car accidents and fatalities over the past several decades, but many people do not know why. We already know that alcohol impairs driving. However, not everyone realizes the exact ways alcohol makes driving difficult and risky. Understanding the different ways alcohol affects driving behaviors can help you explain this when a friend or loved one says they can drive while intoxicated. Knowing what to do after a drunk driving accident is also important for obtaining compensation. Talk to a Delaware accident attorney to find out what steps you can take. EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL ON DRIVING Alcohol affects the...

25 May

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Is Drowsy Driving Actually Dangerous?

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You have probably already heard about how drowsy driving has led to hundreds of car accidents across the United States and that this problem needs to be stopped. While it is true that drowsy driving is risky and increases the chances of a car accident, this can depend on how drowsy you are and how long you will be driving. There are certain signs of risky drowsy driving to look out for that indicate the need to find an alternative to driving. In the event that you find yourself in a car accident involving drowsy driving, do not hesitate to contact...

18 May

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Texting and Other Types of Distracted Driving

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Texting and Other Types of Distracted Driving

Texting while driving is one of the most well-known forms of distracted driving, but there are several other forms out there. Being aware of these different types of distracted driving can help you avoid them yourself and may help you if you ever find yourself in a car accident with a distracted driver. Knowing how the other driver was distracted could strengthen your personal injury claim or lawsuit. This can help you receive significant compensation for your damages. To learn more, contact a Delaware car accident lawyer to explore your legal options. TYPES OF DISTRACTED DRIVING There are three main types of distracted driving...

11 May

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Most Common Injuries Faced by Motorcyclists

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Most Common Injuries Faced by Motorcyclists

Since motorcycles do not come with exterior frames, windows, or seatbelts, the types of personal injuries faced by motorcyclists are often severe. Injuries can become fatal with car accidents, especially while traveling at high speeds. Many of these injuries can come with expensive reoccurring medical bills and lost wages depending on their severity. Severe head trauma, for example, may not only involve a visit to the emergency room but continued visits to a rehabilitation center. At this point, you may be concerned about paying for all of this. The good news is that you may not have to if your accident was...

04 May

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Types of Surgical Malpractice in Delaware

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Types of Surgical Malpractice in Delaware

Some people are apprehensive about surgery. You have to put your trust into people you have never met before to perform complex procedures on your body and even some surgeries are done by professionals with years of experience are still considered risky. Experiencing an injury after surgery can be scary, especially if you suffered significant damage. You may be able to file a medical malpractice lawsuit if your injury was caused by a medical professional. Talk with a Delaware medical malpractice lawyer to see what steps you can take to do this. TYPES OF SURGICAL MALPRACTICE Surgical malpractice can leave patients feeling discomfort, pain, and...