People go through surgery to feel better or address a pressing medical problem. But sometimes, after surgery, patients end up in a worse condition. Medical mistakes are the third-leading cause of death in the U.S., behind heart disease and cancer. The statistics are...
When you get behind the wheel, you expect your vehicle to protect you from harm. After all, that's what safety features are for, right? But what happens when those features fail, and you're left with the devastating consequences of a car accident? If you're reading...
When you welcome a new baby into your family, you expect to experience joy, excitement and a sense of wonder. But for some families, the birth of a child can be a traumatic and devastating experience. If your child suffered a birth injury, you know the pain and worry...
Slip-and-falls can occur under many different circumstances. An individual going to the movies might slip on their way out of the theater because someone else spilled their soda. Someone passing a construction site might encounter messy surfaces that affect their...
As we age, our social connections become more crucial than ever. We need human interaction for our mental and emotional well-being. This can be particularly true for seniors living in nursing homes. However, many elderly residents in San Diego nursing homes face a...
A major car crash can turn your world upside down in an instant. When someone you love is involved in such an accident, they may need your support more than ever. The road to recovery can be long and challenging, but your care and attention can make a significant...
When you have surgery, you put your health and your life in the hands of your medical team. However, sometimes mistakes happen during surgery, and these errors can be serious. What forms could these life-changing errors take? 1. Wrong-site surgery Even though doctors...
Health care facilities, like nursing homes, should be safe havens for our elderly relatives. Sadly, these can become places of fear and mistreatment. Elder abuse in nursing homes is a heartbreaking reality that affects countless families. As you worry about your aging...
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can turn lives upside down in an instant. They can often bring a host of complications that many accident victims don't anticipate. These issues can affect your daily life, work and relationships in profound ways. If you've suffered a...
Neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) are specialized areas in hospitals designed to care for premature and severely ill newborns. Unfortunately, despite the advanced care provided in this area, there are still risks and potential causes of injuries. Uncovering injury...