Surgeons Who Play Video Games Make Fewer Surgical Errors
It is an unsettling thought to even think about, but the truth is that there are surgeons in New Jersey who made mistakes while operating on a patient. For the patient, these mistakes can lead to medical complications and the need for more procedures to correct what went wrong the first time. Studies focus on…
Read MoreDo New Jersey Marijuana Users Pose Higher Accident Risks?
Those with certain debilitating medical conditions in New Jersey can be in the state’s Medicinal Marijuana Program. If approved under this program, a patient’s physician will determine the proper dosage. The maximum amount is two ounces in a 30 day period. According to the New Jersey Department of Health, while using medicinal marijuana, patients are…
Read MoreStudy Analyzes Why More Women Are Driving Drunk
It is not uncommon to hear about yet another person in New Jersey injured after a drunk driver caused an accident. Afterwards, one may wonder: Just why did that person decide to drink and drive? How come the driver did not just call a cab to get home? Did the drunk driver even realize how…
Read MoreDiagnostic Errors Among Common Medical Malpractice Claims
A recent study out of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey found that diagnostic errors were the most common reason for medical malpractice lawsuits. There is no doubt that diagnostic errors — particularly failing to diagnose a serious health condition — cause severe pain and injuries for patients. The study looked at…
Read MoreRadiology Malpractice Claims: Failure To Diagnose A Common Theme
Everyone knows that catching cancer early can mean the difference between life and death. When radiologists fail to diagnose cancer, they can prevent patients from getting life-saving treatments. A report from the New Jersey Medical School has found that 31 percent of radiologists face at least one medical malpractice claim during their careers and the…
Read MoreRed Car Decals Prevent Teenage Driving Accidents
Many young drivers are embarrassed by the red decals that they are required by law to put on their license plates. Yet, according to researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), those “annoying stickers” have likely prevented 1,600 car accidents involving young drivers. In New Jersey, drivers under 17 are required to put a red…
Read MoreNew Jersey Likely To Let More Officers Inspect Hazmat Trucks
A commercial-truck accident is particularly dangerous when it involves smaller vehicles, motorcyclists, bicyclists or pedestrians, given the sheer size and weight of semi trucks by comparison. But when the large truck is carrying freight that contains hazardous goods like dangerous chemicals, harmful liquids or gasses, flammable substances or corrosive materials, a whole other dimension of…
Read MoreWill New Truck Technology Prevent Crashes And Save Lives?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is proposing that all trucks and buses of a certain weight be equipped with electronic stability control (ESC) systems. An ESC system provides trucks with automatic computer-controlled braking and other computerized safety systems that are aimed at preventing truck accidents. The NHTSA opines that ESC systems will prevent 40-56…
Read More“Sharks” Emerging In Elder Home-Care Field
Instead of using nursing homes, some families choose to hire a caregiver to provide assistance to seniors within their own homes. This option helps those who need extra assistance feel more at ease and can provide peace of mind to loved ones. There are many agencies available to assist families and seniors attempting to find…
Read MoreLong-Distance Bus Companies Skirting Safety Issues
New Jersey residents may be familiar with recent fatal accidents involving long-distance buses. Fortunately, the federal government has been cracking down on bus companies involved in bus accidents, in particular the companies that travel on the east coast. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently issued legal orders to 26 bus companies on the east…
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