As a Missouri patient, you depend on your physician for a quick, accurate diagnosis and treatment when you’re under the weather. However, if your doctor doesn’t identify your condition in a timely manner, your health could deteriorate. According to the American...
A motor vehicle accident can happen in an instant and it could change a person's life forever. One of the most common causes of accidents today involves distracted driving. These types of accidents tend to cause serious crashes because the driver often fails to brake...
Many industry professionals are working toward the development of a fully autonomous vehicle soon. Before this becomes a reality, however, programmers, designers and manufacturers must take small steps to link a self-driving vehicle’s safety features to those cars and...
Hospital-related infections kill or injure thousands of people every year. These infections are a result of medical malpractice, improper cleaning or having inpatient or outpatient surgical procedures. Often it is your healthcare team or the facility's practices that...
Surgical errors can have costly long-term effects for patients including worsening health problems, prolonged discomfort and severe emotional distress. Perhaps more than any other form of medical malpractice, surgical errors should never happen. Doctors that make...
Thanks to the GPS you use in your car, you do not have to worry about getting lost while driving to your destination. For many people, a GPS is an essential part of the driving experience. But while a GPS can provide you with navigation information, it can also...
Perhaps your doctor recently offered a diagnosis that you find difficult to accept. You want to ensure you did not receive a misdiagnosis, and you want to put your mind at ease about your health. Cleveland Clinic offers reasons to see another doctor. Getting a second...
After a family member dies for preventable reasons, a legal remedy may be little consolation after such a devastating loss. However, the law permits families to recover significant damages after a loved one dies as the result of another party’s negligence. Examples of...
If you sustain injuries while under the care of a hospital or physician, it may be appropriate to file a medical malpractice claim. These claims cover situations like delayed diagnosis, misdiagnosis and surgical errors. Taking the following steps can help ensure that...
Chronic fatigue syndrome goes by many different names, such as systemic exertional intolerance disease, which describes its effects on the body, and myalgic encephalomyelitis, which refers to the systems of the body it affects. CFS causes extreme fatigue unrelated to...
