Let’s explore NJ PIP Law. Let’s say you and a friend are in your car at a stop light waiting for the light to change when BAM!, you are hit from behind by a driver who was too busy texting on his phone to notice that traffic had stopped for a red light. If you […]
Read More...Lawrence Schlachter was an accomplished neurosurgeon in Atlanta until a ball came flying off a hitter’s bat, shattering bones in his right hand and rendering him unable to operate. At that point, the 52 year-old took a novel approach: he went to law school and became a medical malpractice attorney. Having seen medical malpractice issues from […]
Read More...According to a recent report, medical malpractice claims against nurses are on the rise. During the five-year period between 2010 and 2014, more than $90 million was paid in malpractice claims against registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses and licensed practical nurses. Those at the highest risk for malpractice lawsuits are nurses who were trained outside of the […]
Read More...A new treatment tracker tool allows patients to compare a physician to his peers, including what services he offers and rates charged. The information is based on newly released data on the services doctors provide in Medicare’s Part B program. You can use the tool to research in the following areas: – Does your doctor […]
Read More...The tragedy around the Nap Nanny Recliner continues as the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission confirms a sixth baby has died while in the product. The federal agency is urging parents to stop using the product and throw it away. The latest death, which occurred in Hopatcong, NJ, involved an 8-month-old girl who was secured […]
Read More...Despite the risks to patients, healthcare providers often work while sick. It may seem counterintuitive, but approximately 80% of physicians will treat patients while feeling ill. At many hospitals, staff flu shots are mandatory, but the inoculation rate is only 72%. Experts say there are many reasons healthcare workers will drag themselves in to work […]
Read More...During these cold months, we need portable heaters around the jobsite and at home. But using such heaters can be risky. Space heaters can cause burns and fires, and can create carbon monoxide. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, fires and explosions accounted for 3% of all workplace fatalities in 2012. Sawdust, solvents, rags, […]
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