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…
Read MoreNJ Transit Bus Crash in Livingston Causes Fatality and Several Injuries
A NJ Transit bus crash with a car caused a fatality and several injuries in Livingston, New Jersey. Around 1:15 pm, on Wednesday afternoon, the fatal bus accident occurred on South Orange Avenue when a bus collided with a car. Four passengers on the bus sustained various personal injuries while the driver of the car…
Read MoreFatal Car Accident in Tinton Falls Claims Victim’s Life
A fatal car accident in Tinton Falls, New Jersey claimed a victim’s life on Monday morning. Around 12:40 am, the car crash occurred on the Garden State Parkway and involved two vehicles, which led to one fatality. No other information was available regarding the fatal car accident in Monmouth County. Late at night or early…
Read MoreForeign 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,…
Read MoreSexual 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…
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