Author: Patrick M. Regan, Esq.

For years now, watchdogs and researchers have been sounding the alarm about the overuse of antibiotics in the healthcare industry causing an increase in antibiotic-resistant bacteria commonly called “superbugs”—a phenomenon […]

  One of the greatest fears of bicyclists—and with good reason—is the fear of being “doored” while riding a bike in traffic. Dooring is what happens when a driver or […]

Since hitting the market in 2015, the self-balancing scooters commonly called hoverboards have been seeing their reputation worsen almost by the day. Most of us have heard the reports of […]

April 22, 2018 marks the 49th official observance of Earth Day—an annual celebration to raise environmental awareness around the world. Each year, Earth Day has grown in scope, with all […]

Diagnostic errors are one of the most common types of medical mistakes in the US. Depending on the type of illness that is misdiagnosed, you could die or suffer a […]

Have you ever seen a picture or video of a medical facility in some third-world country and thought, “How dirty that looks; I’m so glad I live in America where […]

Many medical malpractice discussions focus around false positives on medical tests and how they can prompt patients to receive treatments or procedures they don’t really need. However, perhaps even more […]

Inpatient slip and fall accidents in hospitals can cause catastrophic injuries. The possible outcomes of a slip and fall accident include broken bones, spinal cord injuries and brain injuries. However, […]

Former actor Bill Paxton died last year after suffering complications caused by a heart surgery. The 61-year-old actor was known for his roles in the movie “Twister”, “Titanic” and “Apollo […]

It is important to know safety tips for driving in sleet and “wintry mix” weather. February and March are unpredictable times for the weather in the DC area. While driving […]