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A do not resuscitate (DNR) order reflects a person's deeply personal choices about end of life care. When medical staff ignore that order, the impact can feel both shocking and traumatic. In Arlington, Virginia, these situations often raise serious legal questions...
Before undergoing a medical procedure, you have the right to receive clear, detailed information to make a fully informed choice. If a provider fails to provide that information, it may open the door to a medical malpractice claim. Informed consent involves more than...
Most vehicle collisions result in some form of injuries that accident survivors have to take time to recover from. All too common injuries that develop as a result of a car accident cause damage to the spinal cord. The spinal cord is an invaluable structure of the...
Most drivers feel anxious when they notice a semi-truck directly behind them or next to them on the freeway. Big rigs are intimidating vehicles that cause many of the most severe crashes reported every year. They are responsible for multi-vehicle collisions, underride...
Consumers purchase products expecting those items to be as safe as possible while being used as intended. Unfortunately, there are times when issues can occur as a result of these products. If products lead to a consumer being injured, that consumer may opt to file a...
The capabilities of trained professionals and modern medical facilities are impressive. Advances in technology and knowledge about the human body have led to improved diagnostic abilities and treatments for conditions that used to prove fatal. Partially as a result of...
If you get into a minor car crash on your way to work, chances are quite good that you will miss at least part of your shift. If you get hurt, you may have to call off for the whole day to seek medical attention. However, those with major injuries may need to take an...
Driving is necessary for most professionals and those with families, but it is very expensive. The purchase price of the vehicle, the registration fees and the insurance can overwhelm some people's budget. There are those who simply cannot pay all of their household...
Modern medications can help prevent pregnancy, cure infections and even help you to control your blood pressure. Most prescription drugs come with some degree of risk. Even the most trusted medications can cause medical complications in some situations. Doctors need...
Distracted driving is almost as deadly as drunk driving. It causes thousands of collisions and fatalities across the country every year. People know how dangerous vehicles can be, but they try to multitask while driving or can't bear to ignore their phones. Distracted...