Making the decision to move a loved one into a nursing home is often a very wrought one. There are a number of hurdles to deal with, one of them securing the agreement of the loved one. Nursing home care is also expensive in many cases, and the options can be...
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Year: 2022
Semi and school bush crash highlights complicated insurance web
Anytime someone is in an accident, there are a few things that happen first including initial reports and doctor's visits. Afterward, however, working with insurance companies who need to work with the companies of other victims or drivers may take a lot of time and...
Common childbirth conditions that can cause birth injuries
The birth of an infant is one of life’s most memorable moments for a parent. Giving birth is also poses a lot of uncertainty. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that 700 pregnant persons die during pregnancy, childbirth or shortly after...
How can scaffolds lead to an injury on the job?
During a busy day on a construction site, the idea of climbing a scaffold may not seem dangerous at all. However, due to the size and height of this structure, there are many ways that you could suffer from a serious spinal cord or head injury. Rickety platform...
Study shows prevalence of speeding, texting among teen drivers
A new study involving the driving habits of teenagers is shedding light on the dangerous driving behaviors many young motorists engage in. The study highlights some of the most problematic behaviors teenagers across New Jersey and the nation are engaging in and...
Do bedsores indicate neglect?
Bedsores are a typical injury that may appear among people spending a lot of time in hospitals or nursing home facilities. Though it has perfectly innocuous origins in some cases, in others, it may potentially indicate that the staff is being neglectful toward...
Is red-light running an out-of-control problem?
All drivers should know just how dangerous it is to run a red light. Indeed, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, almost 1,000 Americans died in red-light collisions in 2020 alone. Sadly, more than 116,000 others suffered injuries in these...
Can I get workers’ comp to cover long-term medical expenses?
In New Jersey you can use the workers' compensation process to cover your long-term medical expenses, even if you're already receiving benefits from your employer or its contracted insurer. There are at least three specific factors that you should be aware of,...
Injury rates high among hotel workers, housekeepers
When you earn your living working in a New Jersey hotel or motel, you face a number of job-specific injury risks and hazards. Your risk of suffering a serious on-the-job injury in a hotel is even higher if you make your living as a housekeeper. Research shows that...
Do nursing homes overmedicate to make residents more docile?
Nursing home residents across New Jersey and the rest of the United States are increasingly receiving schizophrenia diagnoses. This is true despite the fact that most people diagnosed as schizophrenic receive their diagnoses much earlier in life. In fact, the number...