A wrong site surgery is referred to as a “never event.” In other words, it’s such an egregious mistake that it should never have happened. Even so, it is estimated that about 50 wrong site surgeries happen every week in the US. In our post today, we’ll discuss the kind of mistakes that lead up to a wrong site surgery and what steps a hospital could take to reduce their risk.  What is a Wrong Site Surgery?  As the name implies, a wrong site surgery is one that takes place on the wrong part of the body. This could be: 

According to the DMV, 9 Americans die every day due to distracted driving. Clearly, it is one of the riskiest driving behaviors because it threatens the safety of all road users. In our post today, we’ll look at some common types of distractions, including a few you might not have thought of. Additionally, we’ll provide a few simple tips for how you can keep your focus on the road.  Three Types of Distractions  The DMV categorizes distractions three ways:  Visual. The most obvious type of a visual distraction is a cell phone. Texting is certainly an issue. But there are other types

Burns are both extremely painful and expensive to treat. Recovery times can take weeks, months, or years. Even after recovery is complete, a victim can be left with permanent scarring or disfigurement. In our post today, we’ll discuss when a burn victim may be able to take legal action for their injuries.  When Someone is Responsible for your Burn Injury  Sometimes, a burn is the result of a preventable accident. When this happens, it’s possible that the victim could seek compensation from the party responsible.  Here are a few examples of when you might be able to file a burn

Many accidents have the potential to cause a traumatic brain injury. Car wrecks, sports accidents, and falls, to name a few. Sometimes, the accident is the result of another’s negligent or reckless behavior. When this happens, the victim may be able to pursue compensation for their medical bills, pain and suffering.  Traumatic Brain Injuries are Expensive  Brain injuries are catastrophic and typically come with steep medical bills. For example, an injured victim may require:  An ambulance ride to the emergency room  Diagnostic tests such as an MRI or CT-scan  Surgery  Prescription medications  Physical or occupational therapy  Psychological counseling  Without a

Driving in Washington means you will certainly encounter your share of rainy, wet days on the road. It’s easy to take this common weather condition for granted. But the truth is that rain contributes to an average of 556,151 crashes per year, with thousands of people seriously injured or killed.  Given this, we wanted to share some best practices for driving in rainy weather.  Watch your speed. Slowing your speed is important anytime you’re driving with reduced visibility. You’ll be able to adjust to unexpected standing water or a pedestrian without having to brake hard, and risk hydroplaning.  Avoid sharp,

Almost any product you can think of has the potential to cause injury. But just because you’ve been hurt doesn’t mean you’ll be successful in a lawsuit. There are several elements that must be present to bring a case forward.  The elements of a defective product case include:  Product Defect. You would need to prove that the product had a defect. The defect could be in the way it was designed, assembled, or marketed. Using as intended. It’s going to be essential that you can demonstrate that you were using the product as it was intended. For instance, suppose you were