When you get a new prescription medication, do you know what the pills should look like? Or do you trust that the little orange vial that you get from the pharmacy is the right one and take the contents as directed?
We all know that we should understand exactly what we're taking, but the reality is that a lot of people assume that the doctor got it right, they assume that the pharmacy got it right and they assume that they can take that medication without worry.
You've heard it over and over again: Distracted driving kills. It causes accidents and takes lives every day. The news all across New Jersey is filled with the names of people who lost their lives or suffered serious injuries because someone else got distracted behind the wheel.
But what are these distractions, exactly? What types of behavior should you avoid or watch out for in others? A few key examples include:
Protecting your privacy may seem like a minor matter to some, but when it comes to confidential medical records, breaches of privacy are often quite serious. In today's increasingly connected world, it is easier than ever to share information, and harder than ever to keep our personal information secure.
This is especially true when it comes to medical records. For most patients, the advances in collating and sharing medical records between care providers is a crucial part of maintaining good health or fighting an ailment, but what if someone improperly discloses your sensitive medical records? What steps can you take to fight back against it once the cat is out of the bag?
If you want to ensure that you're safe through your surgery, it may be wise to take a close look at your surgeon when you arrive. Do they look too tired to safely operate? It's a real concern and must be taken seriously.
After all, trusting someone to do surgery means trusting them with your life. Mistakes, even non-fatal ones, can lead to complications that haunt you forever. That's not a risk you want to take, especially because your surgeon is just too tired to operate.
While cancer awareness campaigns do a lot of good, the reality is that the general public is already fairly well aware of the danger cancer poses. It's one of the leading killers in the United States, and it has many forms: skin cancer, ovarian cancer, colon cancer, lung cancer. Most people know someone who has the disease or they have lost a friend or family member to it.
Even so, doctors still miss cancer all the time. Wouldn't you think that something this common and this serious would never go unnoticed?
Cerebral palsy is one of those disorders that does not always show up immediately. Doctors can identify potential risks and figure out which children may be more likely to have the disorder, but you may not know at the moment of birth if that is true.
As such, it is important to look for early signs and symptoms so that you can better prepare moving forward. Below are a few common symptoms to note:
A truck driver falls asleep on the interstate, drifts across the median and plows into oncoming traffic. Meanwhile, another trucker nods off for a split second and runs a red light. Elsewhere, a third truck driver may not fall asleep, but he's so tired that he doesn't notice the traffic jam ahead of him in time to stop.
These are, to a degree, hypothetical examples. But they're things that really can and do happen. If you watch the news, you will see plenty of devastating truck accidents that occur because drivers get tired. Why does this happen and what can we do to prevent it?
Undergoing any kind of surgery includes some risk, even if the procedure itself is not considered very risky. Many patients go in for routine procedures and emerge with even greater problems than before, while others may simply trade one malady for another, or may suffer serious long-term consequences for the error.
Depending on the nature of the error and the complications it creates, victims may not only face medical concerns, but may find themselves unable to work or function in other areas of their life. If you or someone you love recently experienced a surgical error, it is always wise to consider your legal options. With a clear, well-built legal strategy, you can focus on recovering from the error while keeping your rights and privileges secure.
Slip-and-fall accidents can happen anywhere, but when they occur in a private home, things can get complicated for both the victim and the homeowner. This might occur at a birthday party where children run and play in a sprinkler in the yard, or maybe a cocktail party with several friends over a long weekend.
If you or someone you love suffers a serious slip-and-fall injury while in someone else's home, you must consider your next steps carefully. Taking this matter casually could mean losing fair compensation for your injuries and losses, and may also sever your relationship to the homeowner.
Sooner or later, many good ideas come to an end, or well-intended bad ideas run their course. This is simply the natural order of things, which we can observe in the natural world all around us.
However, when a business partnership ends, it is important to properly dissolve it in the legal sense, to avoid unnecessary complications. For many partners, dissolving a business is similar to a divorce, because it is legally simple to get into both marriages and partnerships, and much more complicated to get out of them.
To speak with an experienced New Jersey lawyer about your legal needs, please call 201-918-3560 or contact our Rochelle Park office online. We can meet you at your home or in the hospital if you are injured and cannot travel to us.
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