Sexual Assault and Malpractice in New Jersey
Over twenty years ago, the New Jersey Supreme Court issued an important decision, which remains relevant to the #MeToo movement, addressing whether a gynecologist that sexually assaulted his patients was covered by medical malpractice insurance. The Appellate Division held that the doctor’s insurance policy was sufficiently broad enough to cover sexual misconduct that occurred during…
Read MoreCaught-Between Accidents on the Rise
Between 2011 and 2015, 275 construction workers lost their lives in caught-in and caught-between accidents. These types of construction accidents, which are part of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Focus Four Initiative, occur when a worker is caught or crushed in or between equipment, objects, or a collapse of materials. That is a 33…
Read MoreThree-Vehicle Accident on Route 206 Seriously Injures Two
On Route 206, a three-vehicle accident caused serious injuries for two victims. In Sandyston, New Jersey, the chain reaction crash occurred around 6:14 am on Thursday morning. A van driven by a 27-year-old man from West New York, New Jersey slammed into two other vehicles near the intersection of Layton Hainesville Road. A 42-year-old man…
Read MoreIs Your Car Under Recall?
Every year, hundreds of vehicle recalls are issued by automakers. Often, drivers are unaware that their vehicle, or a part on their vehicle, has been recalled. Many people do not realize that all safety-related recall repair work should be done free of charge by a dealership that is authorized to do the specific recall related…
Read MoreBirth Injuries and Autism
A new study reveals that there may be a connection between birth injuries and autism. It is now believed by physicians that at least 80 percent of children who suffer from an attention deficit disorder or autism also experienced a birth injury. Injuries that occur to the baby during labor and delivery can severely damage…
Read MoreRobotic Surgery
There is a new and exciting development on the horizon of medical care. Although robots have been assisting surgeons for years in smaller capacities, they may soon perform complete surgeries. At this time, robot-assisted surgery is used for minimally invasive procedures, such as those performed through tiny incisions, although it is also sometimes used in…
Read MoreSeven-Car Crash on Route 21 in Passaic Injures Two Victims
Two victims sustained personal injuries after a seven-car crash took place in Passaic, New Jersey. Around 6pm, on Wednesday evening, the car accident occurred involving seven cars on Route 21. During the seven-car crash, a light pole was knocked down, and the highway was shut down. Merely a day before, a multi-vehicle accident occurred on…
Read MoreChain Reaction Collision at Union Parkway Toll Plaza Causes Fatality
A chain reaction collision took place near the Union, New Jersey toll plaza on the Garden State Parkway and caused a fatality. On Tuesday afternoon, around 2:30 pm, the fatal car accident occurred, which involved four vehicles and ended with one car crashing into the toll plaza and igniting. The driver of the car succumbed to her fatal…
Read MoreDrivers Not Following the “Move Over Law”
The flashing lights, flares, traffic cones, and signs used when police officers, ambulances, and tow truck drivers assist people on the side of a road are hard to miss. While many drivers slow down out of curiosity, New Jersey state law requires drivers to either slow down or change lanes when approaching these emergency vehicles.…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Vaping
The use of tobacco is the leading cause of preventable fatality because tobacco, especially using cigarettes, is one of the most widely abused substances in the world. Research tells us that most adult cigarette smokers want to quit, but nicotine, the main addictive chemical in cigarettes, is extremely addictive. When inhaled via cigarette smoke, nicotine…
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