Risks of Unnecessary Cesarean Deliveries
A Cesarean-section (C-section) delivery can put a mother at risk for serious consequences, including blood clots, infections, prolonged recovery time, chronic pelvic pain, and problems with future deliveries. There may be risks to infants, too. Infants delivered by C-section may face an increased risk of developing diabetes or breathing problems like asthma. Although Cesareans are…
Read MoreOver 30 Victims Injured in Englewood School Bus Crash
A school bus crash in Englewood, New Jersey caused over 30 victims personal injuries. The bus accident occurred around 4 pm, on Thursday afternoon, near Knickerbocker Road and West Hudson Avenue, when an SUV rear-ended a bus that was returning from a church-sponsored field trip. Twenty-five children and eight adults who occupied the bus sustained…
Read MoreIllegal U-Turn Leads to Serious Head-on Collision in Alpine
A driver made an illegal U-turn that led to a head-on collision in Alpine, New Jersey. On Wednesday evening, around 5:30 pm, the car accident occurred on the Palisades Interstate Parkway, which sparked several chain reaction crashes. Four victims sustained a range of personal injuries including one individual who was seriously injured after the head-on…
Read MoreWrong-Way Car Accident Causes Fatality on NJ Turnpike in Woodbridge
A fatality occurred after a wrong-way car accident took place on the New Jersey Turnpike. Around 11:28 am, on Monday morning, the fatal crash involved a collision between a car and a box truck in Woodbridge, New Jersey. The 57-year-old driver of the car from Scarsdale, New York sustained fatal injuries while the truck driver…
Read MoreSUV Crashed into Jersey Shore Business Leaving Owner Seriously Injured
An SUV crashed into a business in Beachwood, New Jersey and seriously injured the owner of the food stand. Around 7:44 am, on Monday morning, the SUV crashed into the stand, partially collapsing the building, and causing the owner to sustain serious injuries. He was flown to the Jersey Shore University Medical Center for medical…
Read MoreHorizontal Directional Drilling Hazards
When workers install underground utility lines, they often use a technique known as “horizontal directional drilling,” or HDD. A number of dangers are associated with HDD, including the risk of electrocution from hitting an underground electrical wire, and the risk of an explosion if a natural gas line is pierced. Tragically, in Kansas City, Missouri,…
Read MoreWarm Weather Slip and Fall Risks
With the return of the warm weather, people are gravitating outdoors to walk, run, visit the playground or park, garden, and generally relax. Warm weather also entices people to become more active, whether it is spring cleaning the house or shopping for summer supplies. Unfortunately, all the increased activity also increases the risk of injury…
Read MoreEscalator and Elevator Injuries
Escalators and elevators are common in offices, apartment buildings, malls and other public venues. These transportation devices usually run smoothly. But when they do not, serious injuries can occur. According to a 2013 report by the Center for Construction Research and Training (CCRT), in cooperation with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH),…
Read MoreNJ Transit Escalator Reversal in Secaucus Injures Three Individuals
An escalator reversed direction at the NJ Transit Secaucus Junction station in Secaucus, New Jersey, causing personal injuries for three individuals. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning, around 8:15 am, when the escalator located near the G and H tracks malfunctioned and changed direction. Although two individuals rejected medical treatment, the third was hospitalized at…
Read MoreNew Jersey’s Safest Hospitals
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades survey has been released twice annually since 2012. The survey measures how safe a hospital keeps a patient while they are being cared for, rather than focusing on the doctor’s care. This grading system was developed because of a 1999 report by the Institute of Medicine. That shocking report revealed…
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