Beware the invisible dangers of flooded streets
Late summer storms batter the east coast of the U.S. every year. These often violent weather formations dump tons of water on coastal states like New Jersey, causing significant damage to buildings and infrastructure. Heavy rainfall impairs driving by creating...
Issues stemming from the misdiagnosis of child abuse and neglect
A wrong diagnosis is often associated with worsened health conditions. This is very much true for many patients in New Jersey and elsewhere who suffer a misdiagnosis. However, for some children, a diagnostic error could significantly impact their life and possibly...
Businesses should stop serving people who look drunk
Alcohol consumption is often a social activity. People start drinking with their friends and goad each other into the consumption of a possibly irresponsible amount of alcohol. It's more acceptable to many people to drink with others or in public than it is to drink...
Can you stop a dog attack before it happens?
When you think about a dog attack, it often conjures up images of a stray, vicious animal foaming from the mouth and targeting innocent victims for seemingly no reason. While some dog attacks are unprovoked and involve sick or unfamiliar dogs, the vast majority of dog...
6 hurt when police chase ends in collisions
When a driver is fleeing from the police, there is always a risk that the individual is going to do something to put others in danger. Unfortunately, that’s what happened in this story out of Trenton. Six police officers were injured, three of whom are still...
Is your friend about to get behind the wheel while drunk? Here’s what you can do
Kicking back with a few buddies and having a drink or two can be a lot of fun -- as long as everybody acts sensibly. Too often, that doesn’t happen. Maybe your “designated driver” forgot their job and started mixing rum into their Cokes -- and that was three or four...
Falls should not happen to construction workers
More construction workers die from falls than any other reason. Three-hundred-twenty of the 1,008 people who died while working in construction in 2018, fell to their death. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) says these deaths could have been...
Spinal cord injury severity varies greatly
Accidents of all sorts can lead to damage to the spinal cord if it’s hit or moved in a certain way. For a patient who has this type of injury, the future might not be the same as it was shaping up to be before the accident. If you’re in this position or know someone...
10 horses killed, 2 drivers injured in serious crash in New Jersey
When a driver is traveling with a hitched trailer, they need to be cautious. A simple mistake could cause the trailer to go out of alignment with the vehicle. In some cases, falling asleep or getting distracted could lead to a catastrophic collision. It isn’t yet...
Be specific with your doctor
When you go to the doctor, you may worry that they won’t listen to you, they won’t understand what you’re saying or they’ll make a mistake that they’ll later blame on miscommunication. After all, you know your body well. This is a condition you live with every day....
