In New Jersey, many commuters, residents, schoolchildren, and tourists rely on buses to transport them on a daily basis, and every passenger is putting their trust in the driver and the integrity of the bus company’s vehicles to get them to their destination safely. The risks of suffering serious injuries in a bus accident are
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Firm Blog
Can a Nurse Be Held Liable for Injuries Sustained During Labor and Delivery?
The birth of a new baby should be nothing short of a joyful occasion for families. However, unfortunately, there are often times when shortcomings in healthcare lead to birth-related injuries to both a mother and her child. Obstetric or “labor and delivery” nurses play an integral role in maintaining the health of the laboring mother
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Why Emergency Room Wait Times Can Be a Matter of Life or Death
Hospital emergency rooms are notorious for subjecting patients to long delays before they are evaluated by a physician. These excessive waits can either be in a waiting room, or, after initial patient registration and triage, waiting in an examination room. When someone is very ill or seriously injured, delays in care may significantly be to
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Asking Questions Allows Patients to Receive More Effective and Safer Healthcare
When we seek medical care, as patients we have the right to a full explanation and understanding of our medical conditions, and proposed testing/treatment. It is incumbent upon healthcare providers to provide adequate information in this regard, and to answer all questions posed by a patient. In fact, the standard of care requires that healthcare
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Why Slips and Falls Increase During Winter
Slip and fall accidents are a leading cause of bodily injury in the United States, causing people to seek medical treatment for a variety of health conditions. Although these types of accidents occur throughout the year, the rate of slip and fall accidents increases quite a bit during the winter season. As expected, harsh weather
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