It is the duty of every obstetrician to minimize the risk of injury to both mother and child during delivery. However, birth injuries do sometimes happen due to negligence and lack of proper medical care. While most birth injuries heal on their own or with minimal...
Year: 2024
How can motorcycle riders prepare for their first spring ride?
For those who enjoy riding motorcycles, the first ride of the spring can be an annual rite of passage. Even the most dedicated rider may put their motorcycle away for the winter, leading to building anticipation as weather conditions improve. Unfortunately, riders who...
The 4 key elements of medical malpractice claims
Doctors and medical staff have a duty to try and make their patients better. Generally, this is what happens. Even in cases where this isn’t possible, medical staff have usually done their best. Sadly, in some cases, medical professionals can fall below the standard...
3 ways delivery vehicles put everyone at more risk on the roads
Delivery on-demand services are unquestionably convenient. They allow people to shop from the convenience of their homes and have items ranging from furniture to groceries delivered right to their front doors. There are thousands of proprietary delivery vehicles on...
How often do birth injuries occur?
Birth injuries, while not exceedingly common, remain a significant concern, as they affect a small percentage of live births annually and every single new life is precious. These injuries can range from relatively mild issues that resolve over time to severe, lifelong...
Nursing homes shouldn’t drug residents to make their care easier
Providing daily support for older adults is a challenging profession. Those living in nursing homes may have physical or mental conditions that make them dependent on their caregivers. Some people become more combative as they age, making them very difficult for...
Driving tech doesn’t eliminate all safety risks
Auto technology is designed to keep people safer. It often does. Backup cameras have reduced the number of accidents in parking lots, for example. An automatic braking system can apply the brakes faster than a person, potentially preventing rear-end accidents. These...
Elopement is often the result of negligent nursing home care
Some people living at nursing homes recognize that they need intensive support for their health and safety. Many others resent the effect that nursing home oversight has on their daily lives. They dislike living in the communal space or feel as though the caretakers...
When is a New Jersey business potentially liable for a drunk driving crash?
Members of the general public are largely aware of the illegality of drunk driving. Therefore, it is perfectly reasonable for people to expect that they could hold an impaired motorist personally accountable for causing a crash. People who get behind the wheel after...
Do not procrastinate care for a head injury
If you get involved in a car accident and hit your head, you could suffer a closed head injury. This could also happen if you fall at work and strike your head on the floor, or if you’re involved in a slip-and-fall accident at a local business – just to name a few...