Medical malpractice occurs when New Jersey doctors fail to provide an adequate level of patient care, often out of neglect and errors. It has devastating effects, and it is a top cause of preventable death in the united States. A common form of medical malpractice is...
Month: March 2021
What to watch out for when working a construction job
You will likely face a variety of hazards on a New Jersey construction site that can cause serious injuries or death. The most common types that you'll experience include stress caused by repetitive motion, falls and workplace violence. The most common types of...
Psychiatric medications and pregnancy
Psychiatric medications are incredibly common in American society today. Many women in New Jersey take medications to stabilize mood disorders like depression. When they become pregnant, deciding whether or not to discontinue medication becomes a serious issue....
How to spot nursing home abuse
Nursing home abuse is a growing problem in New Jersey and throughout the country, as skilled nursing facilities fail to properly screen and train employees. However, many cases of abuse go unreported because the families do not know. Here is how families can spot...
How do crash tests predict car accident injuries?
If a car gets a high score or award for safety, it means that it might be safer than other cars on the road. But to get that rating, it had to undergo a multitude of crash tests that would show how it would perform in an accident and how it would keep New Jersey...
What are the different types of elder abuse?
There are many types of elder abuse in New Jersey, but the most common is neglect. In addition to neglect, the different forms of elder abuse include abandonment, sexual abuse and emotional or psychological abuse. Understanding the different types of elder abuse can...
Fatigued truckers pose major risk for motor vehicle accidents
Trucks are a common sight on New Jersey roadways. These large vehicles can be intimidating to others on the road with the looming possibility of an accident. While some of the riskier factors that can cause motor vehicle accidents with trucks include drivers who are...