Giving up their freedom to live in nursing or residential care facilities can be difficult for Pennsylvania residents. Aside from not having the comforts of one's own home, a person must be able to trust the individuals and institution that have agreed to manage their...
Month: September 2018
Pediatricians group: infant walkers are “inherently dangerous”
A new study reveals that 2,000 babies are injured in the U.S. each year by infant walkers. The American Academy of Pedriatrics is flat-out calling for a ban on these popular baby products.The startling statistics support the doctors’ stance that the walkers...
Can new safety requirements prevent more motorcycle accidents?
The National Traffic Safety Board (NTSB) has recently voted on the recommendation that new motorcycles should have anti-lock braking systems (ABS) and electronic stability controls (ESC). Federal requirements already mandate that all new cars must have ABS and ESC....
What constitutes a surgical error?
Depending upon a patient's medical needs and best course of treatment, surgery may be prescribed by a medical team to provide that individual with relief from an illness or ailment.While some surgical procedures have been refined to allow patients fast recovery times...
Do you have to submit to an independent medical exam?
If you have been receiving benefits for a work-related disability, you may be asked to submit to an independent medical exam, or IME.Can you refuse an IME? Can you get a second opinion? What are your rights under New Jersey workers' compensation regarding independent...