Updates and Insights
- 10 Medical Errors That May Spell Medical Malpractice
Jun 19, 2012
No one wants to consider the possibility that they may fall victim to medical malpractice or negligence. This possibility is one that becomes reality too often, however. New Jersey residents may be inspired to be more proactive in ensuring the quality of the care they receive after reading about some actual horrific medical mistakes. All seem to merit claims of medical malpractice or negligence. Doctors at Johns Hopkins University indicate that medical errors are responsible...Read More - Company Seems To Want To Skirt Product Liability Re Pelvic Mesh
Jun 12, 2012
Pelvic mesh products have been used in recent years to treat women’s health problems. These products were originally used to treat pelvic organ prolapse, which is when the bladder or other reproductive organs slip down into the vagina. The pelvic mesh, intended to strengthen the pelvic wall, has been linked to injuries among patients in New Jersey and elsewhere. These injuries have spawned numerous product liability claims. One suit is ongoing in New Jersey. In...Read More - New Jerseys Johnson Johnson Ending Pelvic Mesh Sales
Jun 7, 2012
Johnson & Johnson appears to be getting out of the vaginal mesh business, at least somewhat. According to reports out today, the New Jersey-based company has informed judges overseeing patient product liability lawsuit cases against the company that it plans to stop selling four mesh products within the next nine months. The plastic mesh products have been used by doctors for years to shore up the pelvic wall in women who have suffered a condition...Read More - Bill To Shield Some New Jersey Doctors From Liability Spurs Debate
Jun 1, 2012
New Jersey may soon be among the states that have adopted legislation designed to shield retired physicians who volunteer their services from medical malpractice lawsuits. Bills A2178/S1165 would allow physicians to donate their services and time without having to purchase medical malpractice insurance. Malpractice insurance is said to be as costly as $100,000 a year, which restricts many retired physicians from volunteering. This legislation has sparked a great deal of debate between the legal and...Read More - Reckless Prescriptions Medical Malpractice Or Negligence
May 24, 2012
It’s not clear what may come next for a New Jersey physician who has been accused of recklessly prescribing painkillers and anabolic steroids to patients. He also has been accused of altering patient records in an apparent bid to cover up his activities. There are no indications that these allegations might lead to eventual medical malpractice or negligence charges, but the State Board of Medical Examiners has issued a statement saying that the doctor is...Read More - New Jersey Tcnj Settle Claim In Students Wrongful Death
May 18, 2012
A wrongful death claim arising out of an apparent murder some six years ago at The College of New Jersey has been settled. The lawsuit has been resolved even though the perpetrator remains at large and unidentified by authorities. The parents of the 18-year-old victim had sued the college as well as the state for wrongful death, alleging that improper security measures were partially responsible for the tragedy. Wrongdoing was not acknowledged in the $425,000...Read More - New Jersey Anesthesiologist Accused Of Medical Malpractice
May 12, 2012
Patients often place their very lives in the hands of health care professionals. That’s why it is so important that doctors or nurses perform their duties diligently and with all due care. A mistake, even a relatively simple one, could end up causing a patient serious physical injury or even death. In that vein, readers may be interested to know the State of New Jersey is accusing an anesthesiologist of medical malpractice. The complaint filed...Read More - Bike Season Is Upon Us So Are Potential Injuries From Defective Products
May 1, 2012
Spring is in full swing, and people are anxious to get out and take it all in. Many people might be dusting off their bikes to hit the roads and trails when the weather cooperates. While some extreme bike enthusiasts will take their bikes in for a tune up and frequent their bike shops where they might catch word of a recall, people who are less competitive bikers might not notice a recall of their...Read More - Identities Of New Jersey Brain Injury Victims Stolen
Apr 24, 2012
Severe injuries can cause people to need long-term care and constant supervision. When someone suffers a brain injury, they may not only suffer physical damage, but damage to their brain which controls their mental functions. These injuries can leave people vulnerable to abuse by caretakers and assisted living facility staff. Earlier this month, a New Jersey man was arrested and charged with grand larceny and fraud after stealing the identities of 56 vulnerable adults who...Read More - Burning Dishwashers Pose Danger To New Jersey Households
Apr 17, 2012
Sometimes hazards come from the most unexpected places. Dangerous products usual cause harm the danger seems so unlikely, a New Jersey family would never suspect the product could harm them. That’s exactly what could happen with a dishwasher that has been recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission last week. Twenty-one dishwashers from Viking Range Corporation have reportedly overheated and started on fire. This unsuspected danger lurking in kitchens across the country could have devastating...Read More