Blood pressure test results may not always be accurate
Blood pressure tests are common during a visit to a doctor. Iowa residents may be surprised to learn that their blood pressure test results are not always accurate, and these inaccuracies could present health challenges. Small things such as sitting on the bed at the doctor’s office with one foot dangling off the side, engaging […]
Can I get pain and suffering damages after a car accident?
Car accident injuries may cause many kinds of harm, well beyond physical injuries and property damage. In addition to these, an accident may cause a victim to experience many kinds of personal, internal suffering that may also justify compensation, depending on the victim’s experience. If you’re considering any kind of settlement in your own car […]
Hospital responds to Bill Paxton wrongful death lawsuit
Iowa residents may be aware that Bill Paxton’s family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the medical facility where the actor died and the doctor who treated his heart condition. The family claim that the surgeon involved was inexperienced and not qualified to perform an unconventional procedure on the 61-year-old ‘Big Love” star. The […]
Traffic fatalities could be eliminated by 2050, says coalition
Safer roads could be in the future for Iowa drivers if the Road to Zero Coalition is successful in its stated goal of reducing traffic deaths to zero by 2050. With traffic fatalities in 2016 rising around the country to 37,461, a 5.6 percent climb compared to the previous year, the coalition has identified a […]
Reducing the odds of being bitten by a dog
Dogs living in Iowa or any other state can be prone to biting. Statistically, about one in every five bites requires medical attention, and infection can be just as big of a concern as the pain a bit can cause. To reduce the odds of a dog biting someone, a prospective dog owner should select […]
Who may hold liability after a truck accident?
In the aftermath of an accident involving a commercial truck, it may prove more difficult than victims expect to determine who is responsible for the accident and how, exactly, to file a personal injury claim. Among other reasons, this is because many parties regularly hold some form of liability in such an accident. In order […]
Smartphones may not be the biggest threat to drivers
Iowa residents may believe that their smartphones are the greatest impediment to driving safely. However, letting their minds wander while behind the wheel could actually be the greater danger. Getting lost in thought is believed to be a natural reaction to performing a mundane task. It is also believed that the advent of self-driving cars […]
Professor says self-driving cars should not behave like humans
Iowa motorists who are interested in the autonomous car industry may be aware of a fatality that occurred in March when a self-driving Uber vehicle hit and killed a pedestrian. The police chief of Tempe, Arizona, where the accident occurred, says it would have been difficult for anyone to stop under the circumstances since the […]
Drivers report more cellphone use despite dangers
Some Iowa drivers might be engaging in dangerous behaviors such as talking on cellphones and texting while driving but still believe they are safe. According to a study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, almost 58 percent of people said they believed talking on a cellphone while driving was dangerous, but about 50 percent […]
Diagnostic mistakes lead to the most malpractice cases
At some point in everyone’s life, they must put their trust into the hands of medical professionals. Living a healthy lifestyle is the best hope for longevity, but getting second opinions for serious conditions can also be important. However, Iowa residents should be aware that medical mistakes are the third leading cause of death in […]