Imagine this: you and your family are having a party. It’s getting late and, perhaps, a bit rowdy. The neighbors call the police. When the cops arrive, instead of successfully shutting the party down, they turn the place into a crime scene. One couple, Lawrence Rolnick and Kimberly Sorrentino don’t have to imagine that scenario. …
Doctors and nurses are undoubtedly under a tremendous amount of pressure. Their jobs are among the most stressful in the world, so when they choose to blow off some steam, they are generally given some latitude. When their professional squabbling poses a threat to patient safety, however, it is completely unacceptable and needs to be …
It may surprise you to know this, but in the span of a year there have been close to 740 recalls of food for safety reasons, according to the FDA’s database. The reasons for these recalls have ranged from undeclared ingredients and unidentified sources of contamination to fungus and other health concerns. This news comes …
The slip-and-fall accident has been widely satirized and dismissed on many occasions as a comedic stunt – think the classic banana peel gag – or opportunistic and dishonest, someone faking a fall and bogus injuries in an effort to collect an insurance payout. However, in real life, slip and falls are no laughing matter. It …
If you own a bike and plan on hitting the road this season, this month may hold special significance for you. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration kicked off its annual Motorcycle Safety Awareness Campaign, a month-long event held each May. The celebration is aimed at increasing safety and education for riders on America’s roadways …
Do you ever get the feeling your doctor’s just phoning it in? If it seems like they’ve checked out during that office visit or surgical consult, it may have absolutely nothing to do with you. According to a new survey from Wallethub.com, New Jersey is the second least “doctor-friendly†state in the union. This has …
When it comes time to undergo an operation, many, if not most, of us defer to our doctor’s guidance when developing a plan for the actual surgery and postoperative care. The reality is, however, that where you choose to have your surgery can easily affect the outcome and quality of the procedure. This is particularly …
A judge in East Haven, Conn. reduced a $12.2 million verdict by half in a case in which a pedestrian was badly injured after being struck by a drunk-driver. The driver had been detained by police for driving under the influence prior to the incident but was released shortly thereafter. The plaintiff, Thomas Ventura, was …
Technology is a wonderful thing, isn’t it? Let’s take Uber, for example. At the push of a button, you can be taxied around to and from practically anywhere in the country. Everything has a price tag, of course, but when you are in a bind and need a lift – Uber.com has proven to be …
In a decision that many are calling the largest medical malpractice verdict in the state’s history, the Children’s Hospital of Colorado was recently ordered by a judge to pay $17.8 million to the family of Naomi Pressey. Seven years ago, when she was only four days old, Naomi underwent surgery to fix a relatively minor, …
