Radiology-related malpractice frequently ends in death
While radiologists and pathologists are critical in the accurate diagnosis of cancer and other conditions, they are not always engaged by diagnostic teams in Iowa and other states. Coverys recently studied more than 10,000 of its medical professional liability claims, spanning the years 2013 to 2017 and all related to radiology, and it has come […]
Driving risks spike for newly licensed teens
A July 2018 report from the National Institutes of Health shows that a typical teen driver is a lot more dangerous on the road during their first three months of being licensed. Compared to the last three months of driving with an adult, teens are eight times more likely to get into an accident once […]
Texting nightmares: How texting impacts concentration on the road
While many people think about texting as an act that only teenagers do behind the wheel, the reality is that there are people of all ages who become distracted by texting and driving. Although most people agree that texting and driving is dangerous, most people do it anyway. In a new survey, 98 percent of […]
Patients being sued for leaving negative reviews
While Iowa patients expect their doctors to have their best interests in mind, there are some doctors who do not listen to their patients or who do not provide appropriate service. Some patients who did not like the service that they received may turn to leaving negative reviews online. According to an investigation by USA […]
Dog bites can cause serious injuries to young children
Dogs make great pets, service animals and companion animals. They are clever, strong and typically friendly. However, not all dogs tolerate people the same way. Some animals quickly become aggressive in a variety of situations. That leaves people, especially younger children, at risk for injury and trauma. Small children don’t often have the ability to […]
Family files wrongful death claim over duck boat accident
Iowa readers may be interested to learn that the family of two people killed in the Missouri duck boat accident in July has filed a $100 million wrongful death lawsuit against the boat’s owners. The accident claimed the lives of 17 passengers, including nine members of an Indiana family. The lawsuit was filed by the […]
Study links frequent doctor burnout with malpractice
According to a study recently published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, more than half of all doctors in Iowa and across the U.S. suffer from burnout. This is a condition that many workers in high-stress environments develop, and it is characterized by physical fatigue, emotional exhaustion and depression. Burnout has a negative impact on doctor performance, […]
Car crash deaths top 40,000 for second year in a row
Iowa motorists may be interested to learn that data from the National Safety Council shows that there has been a nationwide increase in car crash fatalities over the past few years. Its preliminary estimate for 2017 is that 40,100 people died in motor vehicle accidents in 2017. This is down from the 40,327 deaths recorded […]
If your child has cerebral palsy, learn to be flexible
A pregnant woman looks forward to bringing home a perfect bundle of joy after her delivery. While this is what happens in most cases, it certainly isn’t always the reality. A woman might learn that her baby suffered from hypoxia before or during labor and delivery. This is a condition that means that the baby’s […]
Manufacturers may soon turn to automated motorcycles
Semi-autonomous cars have been a rising trend throughout Iowa and the rest of America for some time now. Multiple manufacturers are now aiming to apply that same safety technology to different types of vehicles. Until recently, there has been little in the way of driver-assistance technology for motorcycles. Since motorcycle fatalities happen 28 times more […]