Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis are some of the top causes of medical error in the United States today. When injury or illness results or is made worse by the misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose, an inaccurate diagnosis can turn into medical malpractice. The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority offers a number of recommendations for patients who want …
Construction sites are a common location for car accidents, particularly when distracted or inattentive drivers are not taking sufficient care to avoid colliding with their fellow motorists. However, the construction site itself can also cause car accidents, even when no other traffic is present. Here are a few situations in which conditions on a construction …
Electric cars and “hybrid†vehicles that use both gasoline and electric power have become a popular choice for environmental and efficiency reasons in the past decade. However, there may be yet another reason to consider electric cars: they may be safer vehicles on the road. Recent studies of accidents involving electric and hybrid vehicles suggest …
Recent studies, including a 2016 study by Johns Hopkins, have identified a number of factors that can contribute to medical malpractice at nursing home facilities, including understaffing, long shifts, and lack of communication. The New Jersey Department of Health recently reported on another risk that may also harm patients: bullying – or aggressive behavior between members …
The American Burn Association reports that almost a half million people across the country received medical care for burn injuries last year. Almost 50,000 people needed extended treatments that required them to stay in hospitals or burn centers. Many burn victims survive injuries, but needed procedures and surgeries after a serious burn injury may be …
Jackknife accidents are very dangerous because a passenger vehicle is no match in terms of size and weight to the commercial semi tractor-trailer. Jackknife accidents in New Jersey refer to a situation in which the commercial vehicle with a trailer in tow loses control of the trailer. The trailer swings out from the truck cab …
Approximately two-thirds of children aged three to five that spent the week at a childcare provider or out-of-home childcare facility face preventable injuries and death because of provider negligence. Some of these preventable, or negligent, deaths and injuries result from: • Bruises • Poisons • Drowning • Traumatic brain injury (TBI) • Electrocution • Eye …
All-terrain vehicles, also known as ATVs, are a popular form of outdoor entertainment throughout the state of New Jersey. However, according to a study from ATVSafety.gov, thousands of people are injured and hundreds are killed in ATV-related accidents and incidents each year. To date, more than 100 people have been killed in ATV accidents. Summer …
If you’re an older New Jersey resident, you probably know something about aches and pains. You can’t turn back time, but you can make sure that your home is safe as you age. What’s more, it’s important to ensure that your home is safe for visiting friends and family: • Start by reviewing your floor …
