A fetal stroke is always a significant medical event. When a fetus suffers a stroke sometime between 14 weeks gestation and delivery, it is known as a fetal stroke. During a fetal stroke, the blood supply to the brain is reduced or completely cut off….
Many truckers are professionals. They have been hired to do a job and they depend on that job for their livelihood. A condition of employment is, of course, to obey the law and not drive while intoxicated. Unfortunately, commercial truck drivers do not always follow…
Before your accident, you likely gave very little thought to your spleen. This internal organ operated as it should from its spot behind your left rib cage. It helped to keep your blood clean and protect you from certain types of infections. That all changed,…
Strokes are one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Approximately 75% of people who suffer a stroke are over the age of 65 and the risk of having a stroke doubles every decade after age 55. When a stroke is not…
Delayed delivery of a newborn can have catastrophic effects. Timeliness of a delivery is critical to ensure that a baby doesn’t suffer a devastating birth injury such as a brain injury. When the delivery of an infant is delayed, there is a drastic increase in…
The staff at a nursing home or long-term care facility has a duty to ensure the safety of each resident that lives at the facility. Residents in nursing homes shouldn’t fall. Falls cause serious injuries, such as severe head wounds or broken bones. However, one…