One of the most potentially devastating types of harm that can arise from a Tennessee car accident is a traumatic brain injury. While a traumatic brain injury arising from an automobile accident might have transient, more mild consequences, that certainly is not...
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Asbestos exposure can cause mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a very aggressive form of cancer that most often affects the lungs. It's usually caused by asbestos and other types of materials that can get into the lungs when a person breathes them in, and it's most often deadly. Anyone who thinks that they've been...
Are medical malpractice errors due to fatigued hospital staff?
Studies show that night shifts, 12-hour shifts, and a lack of breaks can increase the risk of medical malpractice errors among hospital staff as the staff becomes more fatigued. This increases the risk of injuries and deaths among patients who are in the care of...
Shocking frequency of medication errors
Medical errors can be a form of medical malpractice and are regarded as under-recognized causes of death in the United States. Beginning in 2016, John Hopkins University patient safety experts began reporting that a full 10% of deaths in the U.S. are caused by some...
How cardiomyopathy can be missed by doctors
Music fans in Tennessee may remember the sudden death of singer George Michael in 2016. The 1980s rock star was found dead in his bed in the early morning hours. An autopsy revealed that the unexpected death was caused by dilated cardiomyopathy. The condition causes...
Could car accidents occur soon after starting a trip?
Tennessee residents traveling in unfamiliar areas may become confused and cause an accident. Drivers may also become fatigued from a long road trip even when know the route. However, the assumption that significant amounts of distance or time factor into all accidents...
Unexpected places you might find asbestos
Contrary to what many Tennessee residents think, the use of asbestos was never completely banned in the United States. Though it has been heavily regulated over the years, there are still some surprising places asbestos is still in use. Asbestos was most often used in...
Mesothelioma signs and diagnosis
Commonly caused by asbestos particles, mesothelioma affects the mesothelium, the lining of the lungs, heart or abdomen. It commonly shows in people in Tennessee who have worked with asbestos in certain industries, such as shipbuilding, construction and insulation....
What is the danger of drowsy driving?
Some who gets behind the wheel in Tennessee while feeling "a little tired" could end up causing a fatal accident. Severe crashes may occur when someone falls asleep behind the wheel due to fatigue. Even someone who stays awake but remains drowsy might find him or...
Testing to remove asbestos hazards from the home
Residents of Tennessee may know that asbestos is a problematic mineral. It has properties that, for a long time, made it a very desirable material; for example, asbestos is flame-resistant and durable. For a time, it seemed like a great idea to use it as insulation,...