Warm Weather Slip and Fall Risks

With the return of the warm weather, people are gravitating outdoors to walk, run, visit the playground or park, garden, and generally relax.  Warm weather also entices people to become more active, whether it is spring cleaning the house or shopping for summer supplies.  Unfortunately, all the increased activity also increases the risk of injury…

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Escalator and Elevator Injuries

Escalators and elevators are common in offices, apartment buildings, malls and other public venues. These transportation devices usually run smoothly. But when they do not, serious injuries can occur. According to a 2013 report by the Center for Construction Research and Training (CCRT), in cooperation with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH),…

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NJ Transit Escalator Reversal in Secaucus Injures Three Individuals

An escalator reversed direction at the NJ Transit Secaucus Junction station in Secaucus, New Jersey, causing personal injuries for three individuals. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning, around 8:15 am, when the escalator located near the G and H tracks malfunctioned and changed direction. Although two individuals rejected medical treatment, the third was hospitalized at…

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New Jersey’s Safest Hospitals

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades survey has been released twice annually since 2012. The survey measures how safe a hospital keeps a patient while they are being cared for, rather than focusing on the doctor’s care. This grading system was developed because of a 1999 report by the Institute of Medicine. That shocking report revealed…

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Misdiagnosis of Pregnancy-Related Conditions

Pregnant women undergo various tests at different points in their pregnancies to determine if babies are healthy and free from any types of diseases or disorders. Despite the administration of tests for Cystic Fibrosis, Down Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome, Spina Bifida, Sickle Cell Disease, and Preeclampsia and related medical conditions, misdiagnosis of these and other…

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Uber Autonomous Vehicle Pedestrian Accident

Recently, the police department in Tempe, Arizona released a disturbing video clip of a collision. A self-driving Uber was operating in “autonomous mode,” when it struck and fatally injured a pedestrian walking across multiple lanes of traffic. The driver was supposed to operate as a backup, but also failed to react to the situation. The…

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Foreign Objects Left in the Body

Even simple surgical procedures can have unexpected complications. Some of these complications can be prevented if proper protocols are followed. But when medical professionals lose focus, or miss crucial details, patients can suffer serious harm. In some cases, foreign objects may be left in the patient after the surgery is completed, leading to severe pain,…

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