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Prescription Errors are More Common Than You Might Suspect

Patients assume that there are safeguards to protect us from medical error. Surely, when we seek medical treatment there are systems in place to catch mistakes before they reach the patient. Unfortunately, a large number of medical errors occur every day in the United States, some of which are fatal or cause significant harm. One [...]

Date: March 31, 2017 / Medical Malpractice
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What are the Most Common Forms of Medical Error?

Sometimes, the unexpected turns in life cause us the greatest harm. The things that we take most for granted are the ones that pounce when we are at our most vulnerable. Unfortunately, many Americans learn this lesson when they get sick and seek medical treatment. We trust that medical professionals will do everything in their po[...]

Date: March 14, 2017 / Medical Malpractice
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National Patient Safety Awareness Week

It can be difficult to keep track of the many awareness weeks and observances that we have in the United States. Some are certainly more memorable than others. For example, you probably haven’t marked your calendar for “Fill Your Staplers Day” or the equally forgettable “Canadian Bacon Day.” But there are other desig[...]

Date: March 12, 2017 / Medical Malpractice
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Getting to the Root of Pedestrian Collisions in Houston

In late 2016, Houston police indicated that pedestrian fatalities in Houston jumped 31% from the year before. The dramatic increase left many safety advocates and government officials bewildered. "The numbers are just dramatically going up, and it's been really hard for us to explain why," said Houston Police Department Sgt. D[...]

Date: March 10, 2017 / Pedestrian Injury
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Getting to the Root of Pedestrian Collisions in Houston

In late 2016, Houston police indicated that pedestrian fatalities in Houston jumped 31% from the year before. The dramatic increase left many safety advocates and government officials bewildered. "The numbers are just dramatically going up, and it's been really hard for us to explain why," said Houston Police Department Sgt. De[...]

Date: March 2, 2017 / Pedestrian Injury