A trip to the hospital for care should not result in further injury. However, some hospitals fail to do all they can to protect patients. People are fallible, and those who work in the hospital are no exception. When the mistake was due to negligence, the patient may...
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Post-car-crash chest pain requires prompt medical attention
Even if a vehicle crash is a minor one, it can result in serious injuries. For example, if you are the victim of a rear-end collision, the impact could cause an injury signaled by chest pain. Never take chest pain lightly. Seek prompt medical attention to obtain a...
Ikea to pay record amount for toddler death
Finding a child unconscious is a nightmare scenario for any parent. Unfortunately, for a family in California, the unthinkable became reality when an Ikea dresser fell onto a toddler, causing the child to suffocate. After the toddler’s parents filed suit, Ikea...
Pedestrians must take penetrative brain injuries seriously
New Haven regularly ranks high on walkability indexes. This makes sense, as the city has thousands of miles of sidewalks, trails and other places to enjoy a stroll. Still, August 2019 was a disastrous month for area pedestrians. According to news reports, five...
3 forms of distracted driving that can lead to a car accident
Car accidents occur every day around Connecticut. Most of the time, they merely result in lane closures, but in several instances, they lead to injuries or death. There are many ways to end up in a car crash. While it can happen to anyone, you greatly...
About 20% of serious medical conditions misdiagnosed
Receiving a prompt and accurate medical diagnosis is paramount if you wish to have your best chance at recovering from your ailment. Unfortunately, many Americans fail to receive accurate medical diagnoses from their primary care doctors. AARP reports that a recent...
3 types of birth injuries you should know
Finding out about an impending birth in the family is an exciting and scary time. The mom does everything she can to ensure that her little one is healthy and safe by watching what she eats and drinks. However, when it comes time for birth, things may go amiss. While...
How to stay safe when walking into a shopping center
While you likely hear about motor vehicle accidents routinely, some collisions are shocking. On August 23rd, a car crashed into a place of business in New Haven. When emergency responders arrived at the scene, they found two pedestrians pinned between the car and the...
Spinal injury is a common result of a rear-end crash
People often hear the term “whiplash” when a driver sustains an injury in a rear-end collision. This is an injury to the cervical part of the neck. However, there are other spinal injuries that commonly occur as a result of this kind of vehicle...
Common causes of childhood injuries
As a parent, you want to keep your child as safe as possible. But even if you take every action imaginable to protect your child from the world, he or she is going to get hurt at some point. Accidents happen for a variety of reasons. In many cases, children get...
