Author Archives: Rockafellow Law Firm
How to Prove OB-GYN Malpractice
Obstetricians and gynecologists (OB-GYNs) provide a variety of medical needs for women — everything from delivering babies to regular checkups. This is a highly demanding and specialized field and, as a result, the physicians practicing in this specialty can be especially prone to error. These doctors are often called upon to make quick decisions during […]
New Technology Lets You Keep Your Eyes on the Road
Imagine you’re in unknown territory trying to find an unfamiliar building and a heavy fog is blanketing the road ahead of you. Thick as soup, you can’t see two feet in front of you. You’re worried about staying safe, let alone finding your destination. A new technology being introduced into automobiles could be just the […]
The Dangers of Overcrowded Emergency Rooms
Emergency rooms are often bursting at the seams during the summer months. They are full of people suffering from heat exhaustion and summer sports activity injuries. This overcrowding causes malpractice rates to soar because doctors are in a hurry, fatigued, and may not provide you with the best care. Here are some tips to ensure […]
Mesothelioma: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Almost 9,000 people each year in the United States will be affected by mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer that attacks the thin layer of tissue covering internal organs. Mesothelioma is a fatal disease, almost always caused by exposure to asbestos, a heat-resistant fibrous silicate mineral woven into fabrics. The asbestos industry hid the dangers […]
Five Common Bicycle-Car Collisions
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 500,000 people in the United States are injured in bicycle accidents each year, and more than 700 people die each year due to cycling-related injuries. The majority of these injuries are caused in bicycle-car accidents. The most common bicycle-car collisions include door collisions, […]
Cerebral Palsy – Your Questions, Answered
The Mayo Clinic reports that approximately two to four babies out of a thousand in the United States will be born with cerebral palsy. If your child has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, you might have some questions about the condition. What is cerebral palsy? Cerebral palsy, according to the Mayo Clinic, is a “disorder […]
Dangerous Tucson Intersections
We all use a car almost every day. Yet, rarely do we stop to consider safety statistics regarding our route. While it’s impossible to predict exactly where or when a car accident will occur, there are certain roads and busy intersections in Tucson that are more dangerous than others. Every year, a majority of Tucson […]
When a Car Accident Interrupts Your Vacation
This is the time of year that many Arizonians hit the road for fun in the sun. Any time you are in an accident, it is an inconvenience, but if you get into an accident out-of-state, it is an extra burden. Not only are your travel plans interrupted, but you must deal with getting your […]
Hazards Faced By Construction Workers
Construction workers face dangers every day on the job, and there are hazards lurking around every corner on a construction site. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 738 deaths occurred in 2011 on construction sites. This accounts for 17.6% of all private industry worker fatalities that year. The leading causes of worker […]
Cycling Is Top Sport For Head Injuries
If you’ve ever witnessed a boxing match or a football game, it’s hard to understand how riding a simple bicycle could be the leading sport for traumatic head injuries. However, according to a recent article in the New York Times, it’s true. According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, cycling accidents played a role […]
