Study 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…
Read MoreLack Of Care In Nursing Homes Results In Lawsuits
New Jersey residents have probably heard horrifying news reports about nursing home abuse and neglect. Unfortunately, this is because lack of proper care in nursing homes is a more common occurrence that many readers may think. The result is a rise in the number of lawsuits filed against nursing homes. Federal standards passed in 1987…
Read MoreOSHA Investigates Port Newark Crane Accident Fatality
Investigators from the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) quickly visited the site of a recent fatal crane accident at the Port Newark Container Terminal. The victim, a female longshoreman, was reportedly crushed between two shipping containers when a unit that was being lowered from the ship began to swing wildly. The workplace accident…
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