Doctors in New Jersey swear under oath to cause no harm, but sometimes, they break this oath by committing medical malpractice. Medical mistakes are often referred to as "never events" because they should never happen. A common never event is surgical error such as...
New Jersey drivers involved in an accident with a motorcycle tend to state that they didn't see the motorcycle until it was too late. The reality is that motorcycles can be harder to spot for automobile and truck drivers. For this reason, it's important that both...
Verizon has issued a recall for one of its mobile hotspot products after reports that the devices overheated and caused fire, according to to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recall specifically involves about 2.5 million units of the Ellipsis Jetpack...
One of America's best-known -- if not the best-known -- hummus companies is recalling more than 2,000 cases of its classic brand after the presence of Salmonella was detected in one tub during routine screening by the FDA. Sabra Dipping Company LLC said earlier this...
Many New Jersey workplace accidents are unique, but there are also certain scenarios that are common. Safety programs do not always provide the safety they are intended to give. When individuals are injured on the job, they may be entitled to workers’ compensation...
New Jersey employers may go to significant steps to make sure their workplace remains safe. Despite their best efforts, workers may suffer injuries. And then, there are instances where employer negligence factored into the accident. Employees, independent contractors,...
A significant underlying cause of New Jersey motor vehicle accidents is a fatigued or drowsy driver. Every year in New Jersey and across the United States, serious crashes occur because of drowsy drivers, resulting in severe and sometimes fatal injuries. Essential...
When New Jersey residents get sick or hurt at work, they'll need to file a workers' compensation claim. Workers' compensation, also known as workers' or workman's comp, is a type of insurance that covers lost wages, medical expenses and any rehabilitation costs for...
Drunk drivers are only one example of the dangers on New Jersey roads. When drivers are fatigued or just too tired, they can be unsafe behind the wheel. In fact, drowsy drivers can pose some of the same dangers that drunk drivers create, including an elevated risk of...
Surgery can pose a huge risk for patients in New Jersey and throughout the country, but it is also a risk for surgeons. Surgery can lead to medical malpractice claims if anything goes wrong during the operation. According to Coverys, a medical liability insurance...
