San Diego Personal Injury Law Blog

Serious impacts can stem from medical malpractice

On behalf of Nield Law Group, APC posted in Medical Malpractice on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.

You count on the doctors and nurses working on your case to do what they need to do to diagnose you and treat you. While you never expect that you are going to get substandard care, you have to keep that possibility in the back of your mind. There is a chance that you might suffer greatly if you don't get the care you need. We know that you don't want to have to deal with this, but it might become necessary.

One serious issue to think about here is that you might not be able to get proper care if you aren't getting an accurate diagnosis. This can be a life-threatening problem in some cases. For example, if a doctor misses a diagnosis of an aggressive cancer or a heart attack, a patient might not make it out alive. In less serious cases, you might survive but you may suffer from health problems that could have been avoided.

Severe brain trauma can occur in a car wreck

On behalf of Nield Law Group, APC posted in Car Accidents on Wednesday, December 26, 2018.

People who are in serious crashes might suffer from severe traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). These are more than just concussions. They are injuries that might lead to lifelong issues that can cause a person to have considerable medical bills and other financial impacts.

There are around 5.3 million people in this country who are living with a disability caused by a traumatic brain injury. The effects of them can include emotional, motor function, cognitive function and sensation defects that infiltrate every aspect of life.

Negligent drivers must be held accountable for wrecks

On behalf of Nield Law Group, APC posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Tuesday, December 18, 2018.

San Diego is known as a city that is friendly to pedestrians. The issue with this is that not all drivers take the time to ensure that people who are walking about can do so safely. Without cooperation from everyone, there are going to be accidents that involve people who are walking around or riding on bicycles. In many cases, these are the fault of negligent drivers.

Accidents that pit a person who is on a bike or who is walking against a motor vehicle usually don't end well. These victims can suffer from life-threatening injuries that can take considerable time to heal. They have to handle an influx of medical bills, the pain of having traumatic injuries, the mental impacts of suffering greatly and the reduction in income that is likely.

Failing to diagnose uterine cancer can be fatal

On behalf of Nield Law Group, APC posted in Wrongful Death on Tuesday, December 11, 2018.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), while there is an overall trend that cancer diagnoses are decreasing, the same cannot be said for uterine cancer. Those with the highest risk appear to be African-American women.

The CDC concluded that one factor that causes this uptick is the high rate of obesity for women here in the United States. An overreliance on processed foods in the diet has caused diabetes and obesity rates to soar.

Drivers who cause fatal motorcycle wrecks must be accountable

On behalf of Nield Law Group, APC posted in Wrongful Death on Tuesday, December 4, 2018.

We recently discussed some of the more common dangers that are present for motorcyclists. The trouble with some of these is that they are preventable. For example, if other motorists would just watch for these riders, they could prevent a good portion of the wrecks that occur. Unfortunately, many motorcyclists don't survive these horrible wrecks.

When a motorcyclist is involved in a fatal crash, their family members are left trying to pick up the pieces. This isn't easy, especially for those who were very close to them. The initial days after the wreck are probably going to be filled with a range of emotions that can include anger and despair. This can make it hard to focus on anything else.

Statistics show troubling dangers for motorcyclists

On behalf of Nield Law Group, APC posted in Motorcycle Accidents on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.

When you are riding on a motorcycle, you are at risk of many injuries if you are involved in an accident. One particular risk is to your legs and feet. Around 30 percent of all motorcycle injuries that aren't fatal involve these areas of the body.

Besides the lower extremities, which are the most commonly injured body parts, you are also at risk of suffering damage to the head and neck. These injuries comprise 22 percent of the most common damage associated with motorcycle crashes. Next on the list are the chest, shoulder and back, or the upper trunk. Arms and hands come in next. Finally, injuries to the hips and pelvis, or the lower trunk, can be at risk in a motorcycle collision.

Settlements and trials can resolve car wreck cases

On behalf of Nield Law Group, APC posted in Car Accidents on Friday, November 16, 2018.

People who are involved in a car crash often decide that they are going to seek compensation. Once they make this choice, they have to determine what type of resolution they are willing to accept. This can vary from one case to another; however, there are two common ways that these cases are handled.

One option that is present is that you can take the case through a trial. This involves building your case and presenting it to the jury. The jury will hear both sides of the story and then makes a determination about who is liable and what, if any, award is necessary. This is often a long and costly process, so you must think about this if you choose to pursue this option.

Doctor's errors can kill patients in some cases

On behalf of Nield Law Group, APC posted in Medical Malpractice on Tuesday, November 13, 2018.

You turn to your doctor when something related to your health goes awry. Finding out what is wrong and coming up with a treatment plan can help to get you back on track. Unfortunately, this doesn't always happen as it should. There are times when doctors make errors that are detrimental to their patients. This isn't something that a patient ever thinks will happen to them, so they might be in shock if it does.

We know that you just want to be as healthy as possible. Even if you have some challenges, you shouldn't have to live with the impacts that come when your doctor doesn't handle things in the proper manner. These impacts can range from minor issues like a nonlife-threatening interaction to life-threatening matters like missed heart attacks. We know that these are frightening prospects for patients who are simply seeking help.

What are 3 myths about California's malpractice laws?

On behalf of Nield Law Group, APC posted in Medical Malpractice on Thursday, November 1, 2018.

If you've been an unhappy patient due to complications or injuries caused by a medical professional, you may be in a position to file a lawsuit. However, it's not easy to win a case, and there has to be evidence of wrongdoing.

Many people believe the myths about medical malpractice lawsuits. Here are three that you shouldn't fall for.

Pedestrians risk serious injuries due to negligent drivers

On behalf of Nield Law Group, APC posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Tuesday, October 30, 2018.

Pedestrians walking around the city have the right to enjoy all of the sites and experiences they can. They shouldn't have to worry about vehicles with drivers who aren't paying attention striking them as they venture about. Unfortunately, we know that pedestrians across the country are hit and injured by cars every day.

Pedestrians and drivers alike have many things that they need to pay attention to when they're moving around the city. For drivers, things like crosswalks and intersections have to become priorities because the pedestrians cross the road at these. For pedestrians, the focus has to be on watching their step, making sure that they're on the sidewalks and watching for oncoming traffic whenever they are going to cross the road.