In recent years there has been a growing concern in healthcare about distracted doctors. Like distracted drivers, physicians who are preoccupied with the electronic devices in their hands may pose a danger to others around them. Inattention leads to preventable...
Month: June 2014
Personal Injury and Trampolines
Jumping on a trampoline is a perennial summertime favorite for kids in New Jersey and across the country. However, the personal injury risks associated with the trampoline are more grave than most parents recognize.Over the past 10 years, victims injured in trampoline...
Following Car Accidents, GM Recalls Camaros Over Ignition Issue
Following a series of car accidents, General Motors is recalling more than a half-million Chevrolet Camaros because of the danger that a bump to the keys could suddenly turn off the ignition - a problem similar to the defect that led the automaker to recall millions...
After Fatal Truck Accident, Lawmakers Seek Stronger Fatigue Rules
The New Jersey truck accident lawyers at Breslin and Breslin are in full support of advocates seeking stronger New Jersey trucking fatigue rules.New Jersey lawmakers this week are asking the U.S. Department of Transportation to review truck weight...
Are U.S. maternity wards performing C-sections too often?
In our last post we wrote about some of the medical problems that can arise as a result of pregnancy. Prenatal and perinatal care have certainly come a long way over the last century and it seems as though complicated deliveries are less likely to result in severe...
NYC Wrongful Death Crane Collapse Trial
A construction crane owner who was acquitted of manslaughter in a collapse that killed two workers is now facing a civil wrongful death trial over the accident, which helped spur new safety measures.The slain workers' families are suing crane owner James Lomma, his...
