What Is the Most Common Birth Injury?
Welcoming a new baby into the world is typically one of the most exciting moments in a parent’s life. It is the culmination of months, sometimes even years, of waiting. It can also be one of the scariest and most stressful times – especially if something goes wrong and your baby is injured during or…
Read MoreThe Statistics on Wrong-Way Crashes Are Going in the Wrong Direction
It seems simple enough: When operating a vehicle, be sure to drive it in the correct direction on roads and highways. Turns out that’s not quite as easy as one would expect – at least not for all drivers. Wrong way crashes are on the rise in the United States, a concerning trend that puts…
Read MoreCan You File a Medical Malpractice Claim for Negligent IV Infiltration?
When we are sick or injured and head to the doctor or hospital for care, our expectation is that they will improve our condition – not make it worse. The phrase, “first, do no harm” is popular among medical professionals, but it is not always accurate. Even a seemingly simple practice such as placing an…
Read MoreEichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP Named to 2022 Best Law Firms List
Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP is proud to announce that the Firm has been selected for inclusion on the 2022 Best Law Firms list. The Firm has also retained its Tier 1 ranking in New Jersey for Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs. Additionally, the Firm received rankings for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs and Mass Tort…
Read MoreWhat Kinds of Medical Treatments Are Available for Spinal Cord Injuries?
If you have suffered any trauma to your vertebral column and as a result has lost all or some motor and sensory function, you have what is considered a spinal cord injury (SCI). You will need to get an official diagnosis from your doctor to determine what treatments are available. How are spinal cord injuries…
Read MoreHow Do You Know If Your Child Suffers a Brain Injury?
A brain injury occurs when a patient suffers damage to the skull, brain, scalp, or any other tissue or blood vessels found in the head. A brain injury can be classified as a traumatic brain injury (TBI) based on the severity of the injury to the child. How is your child’s brain injury diagnosed? The…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Flying Objects from Trucks
One of the (few) benefits of traveling on the NJ Turnpike is that it is an interstate highway, which makes it a more straightforward way to get from NJ to another state. The downfall, of course, is that you’re sharing the road with tractor-trailers and commercial vehicles, and a run-in with one of those semis…
Read MoreLow Blood Shortage Leading to Postponed Surgeries
One negative effect of the coronavirus pandemic is that blood centers across the U.S. have been suffering from a blood shortage. This is due in large part to the shutdown of centers where blood drives traditionally take place, such as religious organizations, movie theater drives, and festivals. One blood bank in particular that has been…
Read MoreRespironics Ventilators, CPAP and BiPAP Machines Recalled
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning for people who use specific Philips Respironics ventilators, BiPAP, and CPAP machines. The FDA has issued a warning because Philips Respironics recalled devices due to possible health risks. The FDA is working in conjunction with Philips Respironics to evaluate the issue, the scope…
Read MoreNew Jersey Turnpike Continues to be a Dangerous Road for Travelers
Tens of thousands of vehicles use the New Jersey Turnpike throughout the state every day. With speeds in excess of 60mph in most parts, accidents are commonplace the entire length of the highway. Whether you are a New Jersey resident, someone who works in the Garden State from a neighboring state, or a visitor, the…
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