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Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a brain injury that occurs in newborns when their brain is deprived of oxygen or blood flow for a period. This lack of oxygen can cause cell death and damage to brain development. While the severity of HIE varies, it's a...
Pregnancy is a joyous time, but it can also be filled with anxieties, especially when complications arise. Ideally, your OBGYN acts as a trusted guide, ensuring the health of both you and your developing baby. However, in some cases, medical mistakes can occur during...
It seems that medical malpractice may have been on the rise since the beginning of the pandemic. According to government figures, payments to settle medical malpractice claims against healthcare practitioners in Idaho have increased since 2020. What do the statistics...
If you or someone close to you suffers harm from a medical professional's error, you have the right to take them to court. Pursuing legal action may allow you to recover compensation for the damages their alleged mistake has cost you. However, medical malpractice...
After a vehicle collision, you and your passenger may sustain scalp wounds, skull fractures or a concussion. These head injuries can be fatal without proper medical attention. If the injury is severe, you may need to apply first aid as you wait for emergency...
After decades of a reduction in roadway fatalities, U S. traffic deaths jumped in 2021, with the rate remaining high since then. According to a survey from Travelers Insurance, distracted driving appears to be the primary cause. The latest data from the National...
When we trust our health to medical professionals, we naturally expect them to act with a certain level of care and expertise. In Idaho, as in other states, the law has clear expectations of how doctors should perform their duties. The "standard of care" is a legal...
Medical malpractice is a big problem in the state of Idaho. It can lead to permanent harm for the victims who trusted medical professionals with their well-being. Overall, it's good to understand exactly what medical malpractice is and how to avoid it as a patient....
Thousands of trucks travel the highways and roads of Idaho each year, contributing to a large percentage of auto accidents in the state. While these trucks are vital to the commerce and industry that make Idaho productive, they also pose unique risks to other drivers,...
The vast majority of the time, babies born in Idaho hospitals suffer few or no ill effects before, during or after delivery. However, in some cases, birth injuries or birth defects will occur that might have been avoidable. In such a scenario, it may be possible to...