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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Common Mishaps and Other Concerns Regarding Surgery
Over 4,000 preventable surgical mistakes occur each year in the United States, resulting in more than $1.3 billion in medical malpractice verdicts and settlements. INFORMED CONSENT Healthcare providers are required by the standards of care to fully inform patients of what is entailed in the proposed treatment for their condition, as well as provide information
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New Jersey Welding Hazards
Welders, solderers, cutters and brazers all utilize hazardous equipment in their welding-related occupations. Employment of this nature has inherent risks and hazards to workers; not only by virtue of the type of work it is, but often the location of where the work is performed as well. With more than 500,000 workers in welding industries,
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Who Is Responsible for Intersection Accidents in New Jersey?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motor vehicle accidents very often occur at intersections. Knowing your rights and responsibilities as a driver and/or someone injured in an accident is beneficial. WHY INTERSECTION ACCIDENTS OCCUR According to National Safety Council (NSC) and NHTSA, respectively, twenty-five percent of all automobile accidents are related to
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