The aftermath of a serious crash often comes along with its own set of hardship and trauma. This is particularly true for sufferers of traumatic brain injury (TBI). After all, these injuries affect all aspects of your physical and mental health. Some effects are not...
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Distracted driving is a main cause of crashes involving teenagers
Teenage drivers pose a threat to other vehicle operators because of various reasons. In general, they lack the experience that is necessary to judge certain driving situations, and they tend to practice risky behaviors, such as driving distracted. Although safe...
Detailed documentation can reduce chances of medical malpractice
Medical errors stem from a variety of reasons including poor communication, negligence and lackluster implementation of protocols. A critical part of patient safety is the documentation of every patient's personal information, health history and treatment plans....
How do brain injuries affect short term memory?
Missouri residents like you know that you have a road to recovery after a brain injury. Some issues sort themselves out sooner than others. One of the longest-lasting potential impact are brain injuries and their related results. But just how do brain injuries affect...
Tips for coping with post-traumatic stress after a car accident
If you were recently in a car accident, it was likely a traumatic experience, especially since so many collisions are fatal. According to Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, in 2018, 33,654 fatal car accidents occurred in the U.S. After the accident, you may...
Are there limits on damages for medical malpractice in Missouri?
As of 2015, medical malpractice claims in Missouri face certain caps based on the severity of the injury. As the Missouri Department of Insurance explains, a new state law differentiates catastrophic from non-catastrophic injuries and sets noneconomic limits for each...
What can you do to prevent distracted driving?
Whether you are behind the wheel or getting in a car as a passenger in Missouri, you can establish some habits to prevent distracted driving. Even the smallest distraction can lead to an accident, so it is important to keep these tips in mind. Separating driving from...
Who is most likely to drive distracted?
It is very easy to stereotype a whole group of people as being the most likely to drive distracted. However, such stereotypes are usually incorrect. According to Reader's Digest, studies show that there are a few groups of people who are most likely to drive...
Name confusion may cause surgical errors
Patients are putting their lives in the hands of surgeons when they undergo an operation, so there should be no question that the surgery team will conduct the proper procedure on the patient. Unfortunately, sometimes surgical errors happen. In some instances,...
Time management and motor vehicle collisions
When it comes to motor vehicle wrecks, there are many aspects of the recovery process that you need to consider if you were recently involved in a crash. Aside from focusing on your physical and mental well-being, you also need to think about your finances and other...