Dashcams Highlight Dangers to Pedestrians
A delivery driver concerned about pedestrian safety took it upon himself to attach a dash cam to his vehicle to highlight the dangers pedestrians face in the New Jersey communities within Ocean County. The results of his experiment were shocking. The incidents he captured on tape occurred all over the county, mostly in the evening…
Read MoreWindow Blind Cord Fatalities
A new study published in Pediatrics medical journal has found that fatalities and injuries caused by window blinds have not tapered off, despite warnings. Over the past few decades, many authorities have voiced safety concerns about window blinds causing strangulation injuries to children. The industry standard has placed warning stickers on blinds. Yet, despite these…
Read MoreHigh Ambulance Response Times in New Jersey
Recently, the state of New Jersey released its first-ever public report on ambulance response times. The results were less than stellar as none of the counties reported an average response time under 10 minutes, and some had average response times over 20 minutes. While this does not necessarily indicate a lack of access to care…
Read MoreDodge Demon is a Danger to Drivers
Car enthusiasts and those with a penchant for speed have eagerly awaited the unveiling of Fiat-Chrysler’s Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, a car so powerful and fast that some are calling for it to be banned as an on-road vehicle. According to an editorial published in Automotive News, the Demon’s powerful 6.2-liter Hemi V-8 engine puts…
Read MoreHospital Negligence Lawsuit in Death of Glenn Frey
It is easy to assume that fame and money pave the way for better medical care. That is not necessarily so, as shown by a lawsuit for medical errors and hospital negligence filed by the widow of Glenn Frey, co-founder of the Eagles, an American rock band. In the suit, both the hospital and Mr.…
Read MoreForceps Left in Patient After Medical Procedure
Patients undergo surgical procedures to correct medical issues ranging from minor discomfort to severe conditions. Unfortunately, there are instances when a surgical error occurs resulting in major consequences for patients. In some cases, a mistake during surgery can leave a patient in a worse condition than before their procedure and may even put their life…
Read MoreCar Accidents Caused by Failure to Yield
All drivers have a responsibility to follow the rules of the road. Unfortunately for some drivers, being aware of the law does not necessarily mean that they will obey the rules of the road and follow the law. This can cause major problems on our roadways. For example, if a motorist fails to yield to…
Read MoreBurn Awareness Week
A burn injury is one of the most painful and serious injuries that a person can suffer from, and are the leading cause of accidental fatality and injury across the nation. The recovery from a burn injury often requires multiple surgeries, skin grafts, and physical therapy, as well as medications and frequent doctor visits. The…
Read MoreMan Hit After Standing by Disabled Car in Lawrence Township
A man sustained life-threatening injuries after a car hit him while he was standing beside his disabled car. On Sunday morning, around 2:10 am, the car accident occurred on Interstate 95 in Lawrence Township, New Jersey when a sedan rear-ended one car, which then hit the disabled car, and struck the driver of that car.…
Read MoreTraffic Light Countdown Timers
A recent study found that countdown timers on traffic lights that let motorists know when a light will turn from green to yellow leads to safer responses and fewer car accidents. The study was conducted by researchers at Oregon State University. The research aims for a better understanding of the gray area in red light…
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