Hospitals Do Not Always Protect New Moms
A recent investigation has uncovered shocking news about the safety of new mothers who give birth in hospitals throughout the United States. Although most women give birth without any serious problems, nearly 50,000 each year do suffer a severe injury, and about 700 die. The investigation, which was performed by USA TODAY, found that with…
Read MoreWhat is Assumption of Risk?
According to a U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), millions of people visit carnivals, fairs, and amusement parks every year. Although most of these people leave with good memories, too many leave with serious injuries caused by amusement park accidents. There are around 31,000 injuries caused by amusement park rides annually; this includes injuries serious…
Read MoreBeware of Unnecessary Antibiotics at Urgent Care Clinics
Urgent care clinics seem to be popping up everywhere. They certainly offer great convenience for those who find themselves suffering from a sudden ailment or injury on a weekend or after normal doctor’s office hours, and an urgent care clinic may offer a far better experience than a hospital emergency room. However, according to a…
Read MorePediatric Malpractice Cases
When medical negligence occurs, patients who are already ill or injured may end up in a worse state than when they initially sought treatment. Children can also be the victims of medical malpractice, and the results may be devastating. Allegations of pediatric malpractice are much more common than one would think; and parents should understand…
Read MoreTommy’s Law Bill Signed by Governor to Help NJ Transit Accident Victims
On Friday, Governor Phil Murphy signed the bill titled Tommy’s Law and made it into law. The bill was named for a 27-year-old man who crossed the train tracks in Ramsey, New Jersey in 2016 and was fatally injured. Tommy’s Law assigns a representative from NJ Transit to provide victims and their loved ones with support and…
Read MoreEdison Tractor-Trailer Crash on Route 1 Causes Multiple Injuries
A tractor-trailer crash in Edison, New Jersey caused multiple injuries for several victims. Around 5:20 pm, on Wednesday evening, the chain reaction accident occurred on Route 1 when a tractor-trailer driver lost control of the vehicle and hit at least eight other cars including a minivan that was rear-ended. Ten victims sustained a range of…
Read MoreNew Jersey Psychologist Suspended for Failing to Protect Patient Privacy
When someone seeks help from a psychologist, a counselor, a psychiatrist, or a therapist of any kind, they expect that their sessions will be held in the strictest of confidence. When a patient seeks counseling, they want to feel they are in a safe place where their privacy will be protected. Although there are some…
Read MoreConcerns about Amtrak
Federal investigators are looking into the causes and details surrounding the rise in Amtrak train accidents over the past ten years. According to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), the rate of Amtrak accidents compared to the miles traveled rose from 41.1 in 2008 to 58.8 in 2017. In that time, the number of people fatally…
Read MoreLegal Tire Tread May Be Unsafe
Driving with worn out tires can cause accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), worn out tires are responsible for 11,000 car accidents and 200 fatalities every year in the U.S. As a result, most states have policies regarding the acceptable depth of a tire tread for public safety. In New Jersey,…
Read MoreCosmetic Surgery Patient Suffers Permanent Brain Damage
Cosmetic surgeries can have the same complications as any surgical procedure. Patients must decide if it is worth the risk to get the look that they want, but they may not always know what they are risking. A woman in Georgia recently suffered permanent brain damage after experiencing complications during liposuction. This kind of injury…
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