When it comes to childbirth, a number of things can go wrong during delivery, from a newborn suffering bone fractures to mothers experiencing obstetric fistula or seizures due to undiagnosed preeclampsia. While some of these injuries could not have been prevented, others were caused by a negligent doctor error or
According to the Health Resources and Services Administration, there are currently an estimated 3.2 million people (at the minimum) in the U.S. who require long-term assistance because of a traumatic brain injury. When someone suffers a brain injury, their life may change in a number of ways. For example, their injury
For many employees, the workplace presents a number of serious dangers. However, those who work in construction are sometimes particularly vulnerable to workplace accidents, from a ladder fall to an electrical accident or any other hazard that is present on the job site. Also, it is important to remember that
Each day, people suffer brain injuries that interrupt their life and may affect them for years to come. In San Bernardino, California, and all over the U.S., people who suffer a traumatic brain injury may face many problems, from amnesia and brain damage to needing long-term care and having difficulty
Each year, far too many people across the United States pass away in a fatal accident that never should have taken place. When someone loses a family member because of another person’s negligence, it is important for them to recognize all of their options and hold accountable those responsible for
Losing a loved one is never easy, but some families have had to endure a death that was preventable or the result of someone else’s negligence. In San Bernardino, California, and the rest of the United States, families who have lost someone in a wrongful death accident should be committed to holding
Medical negligence is a risk that patients in California face when going in for routine doctors’ appointments or undergoing surgical procedures. Examples of negligence may include misdiagnosis, a delay in diagnosis, the wrong treatment prescribed, errors in prescription directives or unnecessary exposure to harmful bacteria. Such acts can leave patients in
When an employee is hurt at work, their life could change in many ways. Not only do injuries sometimes cause tremendous pain and agony, but they turn life upside down in other areas also. For example, workers’ injuries could lead to lost wages, medical costs and other financial issues. In
In the workplace, there are many dangers that employees have to look out for, such as falling debris or a trench collapse. However, even when workers do everything they can to avoid an accident, they may be killed or injured in a workplace accident because of employer negligence or the reckless behavior
Although there are a plethora of potential hazards on the job, construction workers should be especially vigilant when they are working on a roof, ladder or scaffolding. Sadly, many construction workers in San Bernardino and across the entire state of California have suffered serious injuries or lost their lives after
