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Medical technology has helped make improvements in patient care and outcomes for years, but as technology advances, new risks have come with it. Every year, patients are harmed in hospitals by unexpected technology hazards. That’s why ECRI Institute releases an annual list of top 10 health technology hazards aimed at identifying possible sources of…

Craig A. Knapp of Knapp & Roberts Law Firm has been named Lawyer of the Year 2016 for his work in personal injury litigation for plaintiffs. This is the fourth consecutive year that Craig has been recognized as one of The Best Lawyers in America by Best Lawyers – the oldest and most respected…

In 2013, the NHTSA reported 8.4 million motorcyclists on the road and 4,668 motorcycle accident fatalities, and while the winter decreases the amount of motorcyclists in states where it snows, winter in Arizona is peak motorcycle riding time in Phoenix. This means that all drivers – car, truck, and otherwise– will see more motorcyclists…

More than 1.4 million elderly adults currently live in 15,700 nursing homes across the U.S. This number is expected to rise dramatically as the baby boomer population begins to age and the need for nursing home services increase. This will leave countless families with a difficult decision to make: should your loved one live…

Researchers from the anesthesiology department of Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) observed 277 random procedures for seven months there and found that half of all surgeries involved some kind of medication error or unintended drug side effects. Of these errors, more than one-third resulted in harm the patient. In 1999, the Institute of Medicine identified…

Researchers from the anesthesiology department of Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) observed 277 random procedures for seven months there and found that half of all surgeries involved some kind of medication error or unintended drug side effects. Of these errors, more than one-third resulted in harm the patient. In 1999, the Institute of Medicine identified…

In Arizona, it seems as though drunk drivers have dominated headlines in recent years. It’s no longer something that drivers must beware of on weekends, holidays, and late at night. It’s happening in broad daylight, in the middle of the week, and in unexpected ways. The most recent surprise came this past Wednesday, on…

Caring for a loved one with a disability can be extremely difficult. It may require constant supervision and attention that you can’t always provide. This is why many families in Arizona turn to group homes to help care for their developmentally disabled adult loved one. It’s not an easy decision. In fact, it can be…

Caring for a loved one with developmental disabilities can be extremely difficult. It may require constant supervision and attention that you can’t always provide. This is why many families turn to group homes to help care for their developmentally disabled adult loved one. It’s not an easy decision. In fact, it can be emotionally…

Placenta accreta is a potentially life-threatening medical condition that occurs during pregnancy. Instead of the placenta attaching just to the wall of the uterus, the placenta grows too deeply into the uterine lining and becomes firmly attached. Typically the placenta detaches from the uterine wall after childbirth, but with the placenta firmly attached, a…