Medical professionals have rigorous training to save lives. Our trust in them is essential for maintaining our health. But what happens when that trust breaks and a healthcare provider’s oversight leads to further illness or injury? This falls under medical...
If you have a health condition that requires admittance to a California hospital for surgery, you will meet with your surgeon ahead of the procedure, perhaps several times. The surgeon will explain what will take place during the operation. You also have a right to...
There are numerous types of factors that may play a significant role in the safe operation of a motor vehicle. While navigating along California roads, your ability to judge speeds and distances and react to things around you may be just two examples of aspects that...
Hospitals are facilities where patients go to receive treatment for their various ailments. While these locations are associated with healing and recovery, they’re also places where patients can contract various infections. These hospital-acquired infections (HAIs)...
Due to the demands of life, you are not always able to provide the care your loved one needs. So, you make the difficult decision of placing them in a nursing home, trusting they will be safe and well-cared for. Despite what these facilities may promise, neglect and...
If you’re new to California and plan on driving while you’re living, working or attending school in this state, you’ll want to review the state’s traffic laws. In fact, some of the laws might surprise you. For example, are you aware that lane splitting is legal here?...
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar. Its potential to cause health complications necessitates timely and diligent management. Because it affects people differently, patients heavily rely on their physicians to craft...
While some birth injuries are unavoidable, many of them result from the carelessness of obstetricians or any medical staff directly or indirectly involved in the delivery of babies. Understanding whether a birth injury is preventable or not plays a vital role in...
If you’re new to California, you might feel a bit overwhelmed the first several times you drive somewhere. There are many lanes of traffic, and issues like lane-splitting (where motorcyclists may travel along the solid line between two lanes of traffic) can make...
Motorcycle riding is a thrilling activity that many look forward to, especially after a long week. However, it’s important to keep in mind that certain time periods pose higher risks. As a motorcyclist, you know you’re more exposed to the elements and dangers on the...