Bariatric Surgery
BY Chelsie King Garza FILED UNDER: Medical Malpractice
Two thirds of Americans, or an estimated 97 million people, are now overweight or obese, so healthcare providers frequently interact with patients who are struggling to lose weight. Indeed, obesity is an important clinical problem that cannot be ignored, and high quality healthcare is critical in efforts to improve health in this population. Additionally, with
Drunk Driving Accidents Statistics
BY Chelsie King Garza FILED UNDER: Highway Crashes
EVERY DAY IN AMERICA, 28 PEOPLE DIE AS A RESULT OF DRUNK DRIVING CRASHES. [1] Drunk driving accidents can cause immense physical, emotional, and financial damage. It is estimated that drunk driving costs the United States $199 billion every year. [2] This figure does not include the individual costs of medical bills, loss of household
Tire Blowouts
BY Chelsie King Garza FILED UNDER: Highway Crashes
Many things can contribute to a car accident. Another driver on the road may be operating their vehicle negligently and cause a collision. In other circumstances, a tire blowout may be the cause. Whatever the reason, car accidents can be quite dangerous causing great harm to those inside the vehicles. Causes of a tire blowout:
Brachial Plexus Birth Injury
BY Chelsie King Garza FILED UNDER: Birth Injuries
The brachial plexus is the network of nerves that carries signals from the spine to the shoulder, arm, and hand. A brachial plexus birth injury occurs when these nerves are stretched, compressed, or in the most serious cases, ripped apart or torn away from the spinal cord. Severe brachial plexus injuries can leave the arm