There are many ways to rate a car’s safety (or lack thereof), however, survival in an accident is key. Recently-released data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety helped identify the cars with the highest fatality rates. Most of the models that have the highest driver fatality rates are small cars with structures that are […]
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New Jersey hospitals have been steadily climbing the national ranks in terms of patient safety. NJ now ranks 15th in the nation for patient safety, up from 22nd last year. The national study was conducted by the Leapfrog group, which grades hospitals on a scale from A-D. Maine, Hawaii, Oregon, Wisconsin and Idaho ranked in the […]
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Have you ever wondered about the hospital mortality rates in New Jersey or wanted to research a local hospital in which you might have treatment? There are many ways to measure the quality of a hospital, but one of the most reliable is to look at their safety statistics, including infection and hospital mortality rates. […]
Read More...According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 32,000 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes on U.S. roadways in 2014. In the same year, 2.3 million people were injured in crashes. A large percentage of these crashes were caused by alcohol impairment, speeding, distracted driving, and drowsy drivers. There’s a lot we […]
Read More...Two new websites launched recently that enable patients to evaluate and compare surgeons based on information that was previously unavailable on complications rates and patient outcomes. The first site, www.surgeonratings.org, released by the nonprofit Consumers’ Checkbook/Center for the Study of Services, only lists surgeons that have had better-than-average outcomes based on an analysis of more than four […]
Read More...If you have a pool or a hot tub, safety is key – especially if there are children around. Make sure the fence will keep out the neighbors’ children. Keep your gate locked when the pool is not in use. The height of the fence should be a minimum of 5 feet and you should […]
Read More...When you misuse electricity, you can get burned, shocked, or electrocuted. Keep in mind that electrocution is one of the “Fatal Four”- electrocution is one of the four leading causes of worker deaths on construction sites. In 2012, 9% of deaths in construction were caused by electrocutions. Electrical hazards are all around the job site. […]
Read More...According to OSHA, thousands of people are blinded each year by preventable work-related eye injuries. Proper eye and face protection would have prevented those injuries. Eye injuries can be caused by exposure to hazards, heat, chemicals, dust, and optical radiation. Take the time to identify the hazards and protect your eyes. The right eyewear will […]
Read More...1. Past Medical Bills Medicare has a lien in the amount of any bills paid on your behalf for injuries sustained in this incident. Medicare liens must be paid from the settlement proceeds. We will be able to reduce this amount by what is called procurement costs. Procurement costs are the amount of attorneys fees […]
Read More...Americans had over 800,000 strokes last year, and half were in women. While many stroke risk factors for women and men are the same, women can face additional risks from pregnancy, birth control pills, and other lifestyle factors. So, for the first time, the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association on Thursday released new […]
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