Food poisoning is something that affects millions of Americans every year. Although a lot of cases of food poisoning result only in minor discomfort, some people who suffer from food poisoning wind up hospitalized. In the worst cases, many of which afflict infants, young kids, and seniors, food poisoning can even result in death. That’s …

Prison is not an easy place to be, especially if you know that you are stuck there and will be incarcerated for a lengthy period of time. Of course, some prisons are worse than others. That’s because many prisons and jails in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and elsewhere in the NE United States are …

When you go to the doctor, you trust that they will take the time needed to diagnose your condition and provide you with an effective treatment plan. The problem is that doctors don’t always accurately diagnose patients’ medical conditions. In fact, far too many illnesses are either misdiagnosed or not diagnosed at all. Whether it’s …

Workers in New Jersey have certain legal rights, ensuring that they are protected against mistreatment in the workplace and afforded benefits as full-time employees. Since employees have certain protections, such as workers’ compensation coverage, employers may seek to limit their financial obligations and liabilities by attempting to classify their workers as “independent contractors.†Under NJ …

In addition to causing significant physical injuries, a serious accident can also lead to post-traumatic stress. Depending on the circumstances of your accident and the severity of your injuries, it may be difficult for you to recover both physically and emotionally in the weeks and months that follow the incident. Whether you were hurt in …

Anytime you visit the dentist’s office, there is the possibility that the dentist could find something wrong and determine that you need to undergo dental surgery. The good news is that identifying a health problem early, and subsequently receiving dental or medical treatment, can ensure that the patient’s pain is alleviated and that their potential …

A dog bite will leave more than just a few teeth marks on your arm. Whether it’s a resident jogging through the neighborhood, a small child walking to school, a mail carrier delivering packages, or anyone else who happens to be passing by a yard containing a potentially dangerous dog, a victim of a dog …

If you have a criminal record, you may find that starting over with a clean slate can be somewhat challenging, particularly when it comes to finding a job. These days, many employers will run background checks on all applicants, or you will be required to disclose any prior convictions during the application process. The following …

A prescription drug error is a specific type of medical malpractice that can have devastating consequences. When a medication error results, it can be the result of many things, including the following: Wrong Medication A patient might receive the wrong medication and there are a few different ways this can happen. If the patient fills …