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When doctors say sorry for medical errors
A lot of people struggle with making genuine apologies. The more educated a person is and the higher the place of authority they hold, the more difficult it often becomes to say they are sorry. For doctors and other professionals in Virginia, there is an added...
Patient safety: What is the medical profession doing to improve it?
Because health care providers frequently commit errors, preventing medical malpractice is an ongoing challenge. That is why the field of patient safety has become an emerging field of study within the health care industry. It seeks to document the errors that occur...
Depression in the wake of a motorcycle crash
Motorcycle collisions bring numerous hardships into the daily lives of victims, creating financial hurdles, high levels of physical pain, permanent immobility and a host of other problems. For example, many motorcycle accident victims struggle with debilitating...
Could implicit bias lead to medical malpractice?
Doctors in Virginia use many tools and other things to diagnose what is wrong with you. They often rely on their own knowledge when making judgment calls and determinations. Sometimes, they may also unconsciously use bias in a diagnosis. According to The Washington...
Who do distracted driving campaigns target?
Residents in Virginia share the road with plenty of other drivers every day. Unfortunately, not all of those drivers are going to be engaging in safe driving practices. Today, we will take a look at distracted driving and its impact on teens in specific, along with...
What is respondeat superior?
You do not need to be told how devastating a truck accident in Alleghany County can be. After having been involved in such an incident, you are likely facing mounting medical expenses due to the care needed to deal with yours and your loved one's injuries (not to...
The true dangers of drowsy driving
Drivers in Virginia are well aware of the fact that there are plenty of dangers lurking on the roads. The behaviors of other drivers often ranks near the top of these risks. One particularly harmful problem involves drowsy driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety...
Driving at night takes extra care
As the days become shorter, and there are more hours of darkness, drivers in Virginia need to practice extra care on the road. Nighttime poses risks that are not present during the day, so drivers should follow certain tips to stay safe. The National Safety...
Serious injuries resulting from dangerous dog bites
Dangerous dog bites sometimes result in serious injuries, and Virginia law holds canine owners strictly liable for any harm or damages caused by an overly aggressive pet. There is no requirement for an individual bitten or attacked by a dog classified as dangerous to...
Why are crush injuries so dangerous?
When you become the victim of a Virginia motor vehicle accident, one of the most likely injuries you will suffer is a crush injury. Crush injuries occur when one of your body parts comes under excessive pressure from a heavy object or gets squeezed between a heavy...
