Understanding Vehicle Recalls
Every year thousands of people are injured by dangerous and defective vehicles. In response to these injuries, a vehicle may be recalled. The number of vehicle recalls is growing over the years. In 2016 alone, …
OSHA Focuses on Trenching Safety
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently issued an updated Quick Card and a public service announcement video to increase awareness of trenching safety. These actions were taken in response to a sharp increase …
What Not to Do After a Car Accident
Being involved in a car accident is stressful, and adrenaline may prevent you from thinking straight. But it’s important to maintain a cool head and keep in mind some things you should not do in …
Do Car Safety Features Really Save Lives?
The latest innovations in new cars involve high-tech safety features. There is some concern that all of this technology, with multiple audible and visual warning systems, can be just as distracting as using a cell …
Nursing Home Abuse
The decision to put a loved one in a nursing home is a tough one. We trust that our family member will be given the care and compassion that they deserve. Unfortunately, however, sometimes there …
Can You Sue a Hospital for Medical Malpractice?
Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States. Many of these medical errors occur in hospitals. If you’ve been injured by medical negligence, you know that you can seek legal …
The Effect of Regulation Rollbacks and Under-enforcement in Long Term Care Facilities
Between September 26, 2018, and November 12, 2018, 11 children died at the Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in New Jersey. The children died of the adenovirus infection, but it is possible that their …
Can Electric Cars be Dangerous?
With the high price of gas and a desire to reduce one’s carbon footprint, electric cars are becoming more and more popular. Unlike conventional and hybrid vehicles, electric cars are powered entirely by electricity stored …
Understanding Drug Recalls
Every year hundreds of drugs are discovered to have dangerous properties that can cause injuries and illness to consumers. Sometimes drugs have been improperly designed, or there was an error in the manufacturing. If drugs …
Crush Injuries
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), crush injuries are the fourth leading cause of death in the workplace. A crush injury occurs when a body part is placed under significant force or …