UPDATES & INSIGHTS

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The first years of a baby’s life are often the most critical for development. Making sure they receive proper medical care is important in making sure they grow up to be healthy adults. The first few days can be even more crucial. A baby in another state was born four months premature. Because of the […]

Thousands of people end up in emergency rooms every day across the country. Most of the time, people are treated without any issues. Recently, a woman was arrested after refusing to leave the emergency room because she didn’t think she was fully treated. She later died in a jail cell because of an undiagnosed condition. […]