The first few weeks after childbirth can be critical for new mothers and their babies. Yet new moms are typically discharged from the hospital with a day or two of giving birth, with little follow-up.It's no coincidence that the United States has one of the highest...
Month: April 2018
$151 million hip implant verdict tossed out by high court
A federal appellate court has vacated a 2016 verdict that awarded $151 million to five people harmed by DePuy hip implants. The appeals court said the trial court should not have allowed prejudicial evidence of prior bad acts by the parent company.The appeal deals a...
Changes to postpartum care
There is rising concern over deaths and serious complications related to pregnancy and childbirth among the medical community. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recently released an 11-page opinion describing changes they think would improve...
The perils of brain injury
In New Jersey, accidents that result in death often involve a brain injury. Brain injuries come in myriad forms and can be caused in any number of ways, from trauma to lack of oxygen. Some injuries may be obvious, while others may not present themselves for days or...
New Jersey’s Sara’s Law protects those seriously injured in crashes
It takes about an hour and a half to drive northeast of Burlington County to Sayreville. The city on the Raritan River was home to Sara Dubinin. New Jersey's Next-of-Kin Registry was named for the teen when it was signed into law by former Gov. Chris Christie.The...
Dog bite prevention is a year-round concern
Spring has finally arrived, meaning more people walking and jogging, more kids playing outside. Getting outdoors can also mean more interactions with dogs.April 8-14 is National Dog Bite Prevention Week. Any dog - even the normally friendly pet next door - can inflict...
New Jersey company taken to trial over pelvic mesh injuries
A manufacturer of surgical mesh is facing trial in New Jersey state court. Although C.R. Bard Inc. has faced more than a hundred lawsuits over its medical products before, this is the first one to go to a jury.A New Jersey resident claims that she has suffered chronic...
Class action lawsuits seek economic loss for air bag debacle
On the heels of the massive air bag recall, auto manufacturers are now facing class action litigation.According to the new lawsuits, car makers were aware of defects in Takata air bags, but proceeded anyway because Takata was cheaper that less volatile alternatives....