Health and Wellness
Medical Errors Possibly the Third Leading Cause of Death in U.S.
Medical Errors Leading Cause of Death in U.S. We have discussed medical errors and malpractice several times on our blog, but we recently came across some staggering numbers that we wanted to share with you. The Journal of Patient Safety estimated that between 400,000 and 425,000 Americans die as a result of medical errors. If this is…
Read MoreKeyless Ignition Linked to Carbon Monoxide Deaths
Killer Keyless Ignition The new fancy addition to new vehicles is now posing a threat to its drivers. The keyless entry vehicles with smart key technology are making it difficult for drivers to know whether their vehicle is shut off or not. The key fob is a small transmitter that communicates with the vehicle’s computer.…
Read MoreRed Light Cameras: A good source of revenue or safety?
Red Light Cameras: Good or Bad? No matter what state you are driving in, not stopping at a red light is against the law. In order to write a valid ticket, there must either be evidence from the testimony of a police officer or a snapshot of a vehicle as it enters an intersection during…
Read More5 Things to Do before You Take Your Car Insurance Offer
Before You Take Your Car Insurance Offer After a car accident, you call your car insurance to report what happened. After a long conversation filled with questions and prompts, you will receive an offer for your vehicle and the repairs that will have to be made. What do you do now? Before you accept the…
Read MoreEveryone is a Pedestrian
Everyone is a Pedestrian The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the DOT launched a new website for pedestrians. The theme for the website is “Everyone Is a Pedestrian.” Considering there was an increase in pedestrian deaths in 2011 which totaled 4,432 fatalities, the safety groups wanted to bring awareness to the dangers that pedestrians…
Read MoreCan you receive a DUI with a BAC under the limit?
It is possible to receive a DUI with a BAC under the limit Most people would assume there is no way to receive a DUI if your blood alcohol content is less than .08%, but that it not accurate. There are a few different scenarios where you could receive a DUI or a DWI when…
Read MoreHow rescission committees can hurt your case
Rescission Committees are becoming the evil villain Imagine you were diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer and your insurance coverage is cancelled because you failed to disclose that you visited a dermatologist for acne. Or consider your loved one dying of lymphoma and their policy getting revoked for failure to report a possible aneurysm and gallstone…
Read MoreSepsis: The Deadly Infection
Sepsis: The Deadly Infection What starts as a minor infection can become a fight for your life. It occurs in 1-2% of all hospitalizations in the United States, affects over 1.6 million Americans a year, and out of those 258,000 die. Sepsis can harm a person at any age and any physical state, making it…
Read MoreWhat your doctor doesn’t know about your prescription
Prescription Medication Secrets It is a scary reality when you do not know if the medication you are taking is good for you or not, and no matter how much your doctor had confidence in the drug, they may not have known that it was harmful. Ben Goldacre who is a best-selling author, broadcaster, medical…
Read MoreTanning Bed Lies
Tanning Bed Lies Tanning beds are as common as there are gas stations. There is one in every shopping center all promising to give you a “healthy” skin tone year round. While most people know that there is an increased risk of skin cancer and premature aging, they continue to live in the moment and…
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