Postpartum Psychosis Is Rare, but Life-Threatening
Early into the evening on January 24th, it was reported a 32-year-old woman strangled and killed all three of their children in the basement of her and her husband’s home. The woman was also found injured in their backyard after jumping out of a second-story window in an attempt to commit suicide. She had allegedly…
Read MoreHow Does an Injury Lawyer Build a Case After a Truck Accident?
Washington, DC sees a lot of truck traffic. Although commercial trucks are prohibited on many streets within the District, large trucks freely travel on 395, major streets, DuPont Circle, and even Pennsylvania Avenue. With all of this truck traffic, the risk of accidents grows ever higher. Being in a truck accident isn’t like being in…
Read MoreThe Role of Informed Consent in Medical Malpractice Cases
Informed consent is a fundamental principle of patient care. It refers to the process by which a patient is provided with information about a proposed medical treatment or procedure – including risks, benefits, and alternatives – and allows them to make an informed decision about whether to proceed. Informed consent is a legal requirement in…
Read MoreWhy You Should Never Pass a Truck on the Right Side
Driving on major roads or highways can sometimes be nerve-wracking. There are a ton of cars traveling at fast speeds, and you want to be sure you keep up with traffic while still abiding by all the rules of the road. We all know that the left lane is considered the “passing lane,” meaning that…
Read MoreWhy Is It So Hard to Track Drug and Device Recalls?
Product recalls happen all the time—and we hear about them for food or baby products on television and in the news whenever they happen. They also make it easy for us to tell if we have one of the affected products by the barcode, expiration date, or lot number. Similarly, drugs and medical devices get…
Read MoreTruck Driver Fatigue Is Making Our Roads More Dangerous
In late February, a truck driver reportedly fell asleep behind the wheel as he was driving on the highway. His truck drifted onto the shoulder and struck numerous trees and other objects before it finally came to a stop. The 65-year-old driver did not wake up until the truck was already in the midst of…
Read MoreNursing Home Neglect Takes Many Forms
No form of medical malpractice or neglect should be tolerated, but it isn’t always easy to spot — especially when the victim is someone other than yourself. Those in the care of any health professional are there for a reason, and sometimes for more than one, which means noticing suspicious symptoms can be even harder.…
Read MoreWhen Truck Defects Are to Blame for Your Injuries
Every motor vehicle has the potential to be involved in deadly collisions. We accept these risks every time we get behind the wheel or even in the passenger seat, and we have developed safety methods and preventative practices to help avoid as many accidents as possible. Aside from teaching new drivers the ways of the…
Read MoreWhy Is a Black Box Important After a Truck Accident?
Truck accidents can have devastating consequences, resulting in property damage, severe injuries, and even loss of life. In the aftermath of a truck accident, investigators, insurance companies, and attorneys rely on a variety of tools and technologies to determine the cause of the accident and assign fault. One important tool in these efforts is the…
Read MoreWoman Goes Viral on Social Media After Life-Threatening Misdiagnosis
An Ohio woman named Amanda Buschelman went viral in February on TikTok after telling a story of a visit to her local hospital – leading to a life-threatening misdiagnosis. Buschelman, who is now recovering at home, told viewers the harrowing story of how her case of appendicitis was dismissed as an ovarian cyst, and she…
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