A person who suffered from a traumatic brain injury is likely going to have a variety of effects to deal with. One of those effects might be hearing loss. There are several different ways that hearing loss can affect the person, and there are many ways that he or she...
Year: 2016
Harm caused by a dentist can’t be overlooked
You trust your dentist with your oral health. When your dentist doesn't take that duty seriously, you might suffer harm. There are several reasons why dental malpractice is such as serious issue. The main reasons are that improper dental care can lead to trouble...
Are fatal drunk driving accidents common in New Jersey?
Drunk driving accidents in New Jersey can be very serious. When it comes to fatal drunk driving crashes, New Jersey has rates of death that are much lower than the national average. While this is good news for the state as a whole, it does very little to comfort the...
Feres doctrine affects service member medical malpractice claims
Members of the military sacrifice a lot to protect this country. One thing that they give up is the right to sue the government. While that might not seem like such a huge deal to a lot of people, it can actually be a very big deal for a service member who is the...
Can a brain injury affect your vision?
As many people know, the brain controls all of your body's abilities and functions. When you suffer from a brain injury, those abilities and functions can be affected. Your vision is something that can be affected by a brain injury in some cases.Why would a brain...
Never events are less likely in New Jersey
Never events, which are those that shouldn't ever happen but do, are less likely to occur in New Jersey than in the nation as a whole. Some never events include major medical errors like medication errors that lead to death and wrong site surgery. While you will still...
Concussive injuries demand rest during recovery
After a car accident or any injury that causes a concussive injury, you have to make sure that you are taking proper steps that will help you heal. Trying to do too much or trying to get back to regular activities too quickly can lead to you causing more problems than...
Don’t let doctors get away with harming patients
Medical malpractice issues are very serious matters because they involve patient harm. When a patient is harmed, he or she might choose to seek compensation for the harm. The purpose of compensation isn't just to get back at the doctor for the harm. Instead, it is...
Defective medical devices and products can cause great harm
Medical devices and products, such as surgical implants, organ transplants, prosthetics and equipment, are crucial components of medical care in the United States. In many cases, these items are used without any adverse reactions. There are some instances in which...
Compensation can cover self-pay costs after a brain injury
All traumatic brain injuries can have a negative impact on a person's life. For a person who is in daily agony from the injury, life can be unenjoyable. Learning ways to cope with the effects of the brain injury can usually help the person to feel better about what...