Did you know that the greatest number of pedestrians are injured by motor vehicles on Saturdays and at night? The use of portable technology has increased the risk of an injury accident for both motorists and pedestrians. Motorists who are talking on the phone, reading e-mail and texting are less aware of their environments. Something […]
Hip Dislocation during Motor Vehicle Accident: Act Fast
Hip dislocations are a relatively uncommon consequence of auto accidents and primarily occur during high-speed collisions. This type of injury usually results from an impact between the accident victim and the dashboard. The dislocation of the hip can be anterior or posterior, depending on the direction of the force, and where along the leg this […]
How do you Recover from a Lost Limb? Answers San Francisco Traumatic Injury attorney, Dr. Greg Vigna
Traumatic amputation during an accident is a life threatening emergency which poses a significant risk of bleeding to death. The femoral artery in the leg is connected directly to the aorta, and any break or tear in this artery causes the body to lose major amounts of blood. Significant blood loss can also occur if […]
Sustaining Injuries from Construction
Construction accidents can lead to some of the most catastrophic injuries a person can sustain. Construction sites are by nature dangerous and pose significant risks for even the most experienced construction workers. Construction accident injuries are in many cases severe and can require extensive medical treatment or rehabilitative care for injured accident victims to achieve […]
Can I Be Compensated for Negligent Security?
Although business proprietors are generally not considered responsible for crimes that occur on their premises when they were not involved, there may be cases where a pattern of crimes occurring may be indicative of an issue of inadequate security. In some cases, the law may require that businesses implement stronger security measures if their property […]
What If I Am a Victim of Assault?
Assault victims are faced with many challenges to move on with their lives after they have been the victim of a vicious attack. Criminal law helps to insure justice for victims against perpetrators of this type of illegal activity, but many assault victims are left with serious injuries that warrant the need for financial compensation […]
Being Involved in Slip and Fall Accidents
Being involved in a slip and fall accident is typically a sudden occurrence that can have serious consequences for accident victims. A significant number of these accidents result in injuries that are considered minor and victims can recover from them with little intervention. However, slip and fall accidents can occur that leave those involved with […]
Common Pharmaceutical Injuries
Pharmaceutical injuries affect thousands of patients in the U.S. each year. Many individuals are unaware of the risks medical products and prescription drugs they rely on for improvements in their health may carry if they are not properly tested prior to being placed on the market. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) helps regulate the […]
The Dangers of a Misdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis
There can be serious consequences for patients who are not diagnosed in a timely manner or are misdiagnosed with the wrong condition due to the negligence or incompetence of physicians, nurses, or other members of a hospital staff. Patients can see their symptoms worsen and may acquire new injuries as a result, or even die […]
Emergency Room Errors Can Have Serious Consequences
When someone goes to an emergency room, they typically do not expect their condition to be worsened by the treatment they receive. Individuals who entrust their care to emergency room doctors and supporting medical personnel usually expect that they will be provided the best care possible for their medical issue. However, emergency room errors can […]
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