When the Dog Bites, Children Suffer Serious Injuries

Dogs have a reputation as being man’s best friend, and while that is often true, the same may not always be true of the relationship between dogs and children. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), there are approximately 4.7 million dog bites every year in the United States. Of those, the Humane…

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Misdiagnosing Leukemia in Children

When people think about medical malpractice claims, they usually assume the victim is an adult. All medical experts – even pediatricians – are capable of medical malpractice and of inflicting severe harm on children. In these cases, the effects may be even more severe. One of the most common types of medical malpractice claims involving…

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How to Choose a Safe and Healthy Daycare Center in South Carolina

Every day, working parents across the country drop off or pick up their children from daycare. Millions of kids will spend time in these centers, and there are hundreds – even thousands – of centers in each state from which to choose. Quality childcare costs thousands of dollars each year, and many parents feel anxious…

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Anesthesia Errors, Negligence, and Medical Malpractice

Anesthesia is an essential part of many medical procedures. It prevents the patient from feeling pain, from localized numbing to complete unconsciousness. However, the administering of anesthesia comes with serious risk, just like any procedure, and it is essential your anesthesiologist is trained and responsible. When a medical professional is negligent in this area and…

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It Is Time to Say Goodbye to Johnson & Johnson

A few years ago, the Internet was (briefly) afire with a debate over whether Johnson & Johnson’s promise of “No more tears” on its shampoo referred to the act of crying or the act of ripping something. Multiple websites scoured old commercials, paperwork, and ads to see which version was the true version. In the…

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Talk to Your Kids About the Dangers of Online Sex Predators

A recent sting operation in St. Paul, Minnesota underscores the nationwide problem of online sex trafficking. Although sex trafficking historically occurs as a physical interaction, as the internet and messaging apps evolve, so do opportunities for sex predators to find victims. The National Human Trafficking Hotline defines sex trafficking as “the recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision,…

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