Despite advances in medical technology, medical errors still happen. In fact, a 2016 Johns Hopkins University study revealed that 440,000 Americans lose their lives annually due to errors made by healthcare providers. In fact, medical errors are the third-leading...
Distracted driving is a serious problem in the United States. It is essential that you, as a driver, understand exactly what distracted driving is and how to avoid it yourself. You should also know the signs of another driver being distracted, so you can avoid a...
A slip-and-fall accident can turn your life upside down in a twinkle of an eye. Depending on the nature of the fall, you can sustain life-altering injuries like brain damage, broken bones or even soft-tissue injuries. If you are hurt in a slip-and-fall accident while...
You are enjoying a drive through downtown Middlebury on a beautiful night. You’ve got the top down on the convertible and the stars are shining bright in the midnight sky. As you stop at a red light, you notice a car coming up fast behind you. There’s not enough time...
It can be very disconcerting to suddenly drive into a bank of fog. Your visibility is massively reduced and you're suddenly worried about getting involved in an accident. In a situation like this, it's very important that you understand how to drive safely. Below are...
A car crash could cost you thousands of dollars. You have to fix your vehicle and pay for a rental car until it gets fixed or possibly tries to buy a new vehicle if yours suffered too much damage. You may require medical care, and you might even miss work because of...
When you go out for a drive, you expect to go about your business and come home safely. You don’t ever go out assuming that you’ll be involved in a crash or end up hospitalized. Unfortunately, that is the reality for many people every day. Around 40,000 fatal crashes...
It is no secret that road accidents are a common occurrence. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were over 31,720 traffic fatalities in the United States for the first nine months of 2021. While there is no definite way to...
Depending on where you are, hazards will change when driving. If you’re out on the open road in a rural area, then pedestrians may not be the biggest risk to your safety. However, at some point, it is inevitable that you end up in a location where pedestrians are...
When it comes to treating some ailments like cancer, the earlier you seek medical attention, the better. But what if you play your part and see a doctor only to end up with a wrong diagnosis? It means that you will not receive the proper treatment you need, and your...
