UPDATES & INSIGHTS

On July 9 we wrote about the dangers of magnetic products for children in a post titled, “Magnet ingestions highlight dangerous product parts.” Since that report was issued, more specific cases have emerged that shine a light on a dangerous product that many New Jersey residents may have in their home or office. The latest […]

A woman has filed a civil lawsuit against a man who she says was negligent in providing her laser treatment for hair removal and that the man also violated her privacy with this treatment. The woman alleges that the medical malpractice suit arises from conduct of the man, who had represented to her that he […]

In retrospect, there are a wide range of things that each party involved in a tragic New Jersey shooting might have done differently. None of this hindsight will be able to bring back a New Jersey couple’s son, who died by gunshot at the hand of his own brother. However, the New Jersey Supreme Court […]

New Jersey readers may be interested in the story of a mother who has filed wrongful death and medical malpractice lawsuits against a jail and hospital she alleges are responsible for her son’s 2010 death. The man allegedly died in police custody after being struck on the head and knocked to the ground by another […]

A young girl from a state to our south suffered a serious injury from an uncommon source. According to family members, the now-7-year-old girl was kicking a soccer ball around a couple of years back when she lost her balance and fell backwards. She landed on her head and became the unwitting victim of a […]

New Jersey children, like all children, are curious and as such are likely to experiment by touching and tasting almost anything. Children’s natural affinity for chewing on their toys and other objects they get their hands on may lead to illness. Parents need to be ever on guard because contact with a dangerous product may […]

When doctors, nurses or other medical providers make errors of any kind, the result may be challenging and difficult to overcome for New Jersey residents. Unfortunately, medical malpractice concerns are a reality that many people face. However, a recent study shows that one way patients may feel more assured of their care is by choosing […]

New Jersey residents may take interest in a case in which a jury has awarded an injured child $1.1 million after he suffered a brain injury caused during surgery for sleep apnea. According to those involved in this medical malpractice case, the boy suffers from lingering effects from the surgery that will cause delay in […]

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 […]

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 […]