Construction sites are notoriously dangerous. Workers often go above and beyond when it comes to safety – hardhats, eye protection, steel-toed work boots and gloves. Unfortunately, staying alert and aware of your surroundings on a construction site doesn’t ward off accidents. A good example of this would be the trench collapse. Workers must rely on …
New Jersey has the highest auto insurance rates in the nation, according to a report by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). The NAIC is a regulatory support organization that was created by chief insurance regulators from all 50 US states. The organization collects data on insurance rates, including auto insurance rates, throughout the …
Most people think cancer-causing asbestos was banned decades ago. So, if that’s true, why is mesothelioma and lung cancer caused by asbestos products so prevalent today? The fact is, it’s not true. Asbestos remains legal, despite the fact that once it became known as a toxic substance, many companies stopped using it to manufacture goods. …
As if the continued threat of asbestos isn’t enough to worry about, it appears that at least one New Jersey business owner deliberately cut corners when removing it from a former South Jersey Hospital. Frank Rizzo of Parlin, NJ was recently sentenced to three years in prison for using inmates from a halfway house to …
A California woman filed suit in a New Jersey Court claiming that the popular Mirena IUD caused her serious damage and pain. Chelsea Dawn McClune filed the suit in early June and her case is the latest of thousands connected with the device. Most of the suits allege that the IUD carries serious risks of …
Future surgical patients and their loved ones may be able to rest a little easier. A study recently published in the Journal of Healthcare Risk Management reveals a decline in anesthesia-related deaths across the country. This is especially welcome news compared to a 2011 study, published by the Clinic for Anesthesiology, Intensive Medicine and Pain …
When California-based bottling company Niagara Bottling Company received word from the Department of Environment Control and the Department of Agriculture that some of its water tested positive for e-coli contamination, the company recalled 14 types of bottled water. The types of water of on the list include generic brands from stores like Acme, 7-11, Pricerite …
If your answer to this question is “no,†then you’re not alone. The fact is that when most people think about car accidents and the causes thereof, they envision drivers speeding, making unsafe lane changes and tailgating. In reality, however, tire blowouts and other vehicle maintenance issues are routinely cited as the causes of fatal …
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 …
