Billings Personal Injury Law Blog

Car accidents are unfortunately a common occurrence on the Montana roadways. So much so that it almost beggars belief that doctors would be unfamiliar enough with the potential injuries resulting from an automobile crash that they would make a misdiagnosis or a surgical error that led to a worsened medical condition for an accident sufferer.

In fact, most doctors that handle the emergency intake of accident victims and the ongoing treatment necessary for their recovery are exceptionally well organized and good at their jobs. Sometimes, it is the overburdened hospital system and the complex interrelated web of internal paperwork that results in medical malpractice.

In this day and age of advanced technology, people can receive healthcare at the touch of a button. In addition to having prescriptions electronically transferred to the pharmacy, patients can see a doctor through their laptop without even receiving a physical checkup. Although all of these electronic services may be convenient for patients, it comes at a price. While healthcare technology was designed to reduce medical errors and minimize mistakes, they come with their own issues. 

Glitches and malfunctions of the electronic healthcare software programs can lead to medical errors that can lead to injuries and even death in some patients. In some cases, patient notes were appearing under the wrong patients, drug orders were not getting transmitted to the pharmacy, lab screening orders were not properly sent to the lab and were tests were conducted, the results were recorded under the wrong patients. Furthermore, medication start and stop dates were not being recorded properly. 

Every motor vehicle accident is unique, whether the crash results in the loss of life or relatively minor damage to a vehicle. People may struggle with many consequences in the wake of a collision, from those which are financial (medical expenses or taking time off from work) to physical pain and other hardships associated with an injury. However, the emotional toll of these wrecks can be draining, and some people have a very difficult time staying positive. For example, an accident victim may become hopeless, depressed or develop an anxiety disorder due to the collision, which can make their life incredibly difficult. It is very important to do everything you can to remain positive during such a difficult time.

By doing your best to keep a positive attitude, you may experience a number of benefits. Your recovery may be easier, and you might have the ability to put your best foot forward if you decide to take a negligent driver to court. Moreover, you may be able to reduce the impact of the car accident, not only for yourself but for your loved ones also. These are just some of the reasons why it is so important to stay positive after a motor vehicle collision.

Truck accidents have a myriad of causes and every crash is unique. For example, a semi-truck driver may cause a collision due to fatigue after driving for too long, or a delivery truck driver may be responsible for an accident because they do not have very much experience and are not used to operating such a large vehicle. Prescription medication is another risk factor to consider when it comes to delivery truck accidents, and people take prescription drugs for many different reasons. Unfortunately, those whose driving ability is adversely impacted by prescription medication may cause an accident that leaves innocent people injured or claims lives.

Some people are addicted to prescription medication, such as those who abuse prescription pain medication. Others may be prescribed medication for any number of health challenges they are facing, from allergies or a tooth infection and anxiety, insomnia or some other issue. Unfortunately, prescription medication can make drivers become drowsy and intoxicated, which can significantly affect their ability to drive safely. Some delivery truck drivers may not be very familiar with the effects of a particular drug they recently started taking, which could heighten the probability of an accident.