Medication errors are some of the most commonly committed mistakes in the ER. They can also be the most deadly. Whether a patient gets the wrong type of medication or the wrong amount at the wrong time, patients in New Jersey hospitals may be more vulnerable than they realize to these oversights. According to a …
City life means traffic – honking horns, sirens and drivers and cyclists belligerently trying to share the road. A recent op-ed on Washingtonpost.com shares some interesting perspectives regarding the evolution of the bicyclist-driver relationship. Who has right of way? Whichever side of the discussion you land, you may be surprised to know that this bickering …
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 …
No one looks forward to getting sick or injured and needing to head to the emergency room for help. In fact, quite the opposite. Emergency room waiting times are notoriously long and, while you are waiting, who knows what germs – think sneezing kids and contagious flu sufferers – you’ll pick up that may make …
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, …
There is never a good time for a car accident, that’s for certain. However, what’s even worse than getting into a crash is finding out that – for maybe only a few bucks more – you could have had far more insurance coverage. New Jersey has minimum motor vehicle insurance requirements. It’s never a good …
Construction workers head to their work sites every day with the understanding that accidents happen. However, when they are injured due to the negligence of a third party, they deserve the opportunity to be compensated for their pain and suffering. Such was the case for Albert Leip, 54, of Hamilton Township in Mercer County, NJ. …
