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• The Truth about Medical Malpractice Claims, Part II

  Donald Caminiti | June 23, 2008 9:48 AM | 4 CommentsBergen County, NJ

  An editorial in today's Star Ledger alleges, with no supporting empirical data, that New Jersey and New York lead the nation in relative monetary tort losses due to malpractice lawsuits and, as a...

• Judgment and Error

  Karen Gatlin | June 20, 2008 2:19 PM | 0 CommentsBergen County, NJ

  JO'Hare VP claims writes: "A breach in the standard of care is more than just an error. A physician can rely on judgment. An error based on his judgment does not automatically reach the threshold of...

• The Truth about Medical Malpractice Claims

  Donald Caminiti | June 16, 2008 8:56 AM | 1 CommentBergen County, NJ

  Medical malpractice costs make up only a tiny fraction of total health care costs. According to a study by the Consumer Federation of America, medical malpractice costs, as a percentage of health...

• Nursing Homes Fail to Administer Osteoporosis Drugs

  Donald Caminiti | June 06, 2008 9:00 AM | 0 CommentsBergen County, NJ

  Study: Nursing Homes Fail to Administer Osteoporosis Drugs A new study has found that nursing home patients suffering from osteoporosis were rarely given medications to...

• Risks of Lasik Surgery

  Karen Gatlin | June 02, 2008 10:06 AM | 0 CommentsBergen County, NJ

  Ads for Lasik surgery abound on television and radio, promising a lifetime of excellent vision with no need for contact lenses or glasses. Due to the prevalence of poor results and complications of...

• Empoyee's Right to Treatment for Injuries

  Carter Corriston | December 12, 2007 11:33 AM | 0 CommentsBergen County, NJ

  Workers who are injured while working must report the injury to their employer, as soon as practical, and follow the employer's directions for treatment, this includes the physicians who are authorized to treat the worker. This usually means the directions of the employer's insurance carrier but not always. Some employers, like hospitals, may direct the treatment on their own. An employee may...

• Rates of compensation for full and Part Time employees

  Carter Corriston | November 26, 2007 4:13 PM | 0 CommentsBergen County, NJ

  Workers who are injured while at the workplace become eligible for payment for lost income if the injury prevents them form working in accordance with New Jersey Workers Compensation laws. The rate of compensation is 70% of the worker's actual wage subject to statutory minimums and maximums, which are adjusted yearly. Part time employee who may be unable to perform work for other employers...

• Severe Injury/Death - Automobile Accidents

  Donald Caminiti | November 21, 2008 9:00 AM | 0 CommentsBergen County, NJ

  Driving on congested highways can raise anyone's stress level. Unfortunately, stressed out drivers often become enraged. Presently, the state government does not track the number of road rage...

• Room Fans May reduce SIDS Risk

  Karen Gatlin | October 14, 2008 11:19 AM | 0 CommentsBergen County, NJ

  NBC Nightly News (10/6, story 8, 0:20, Williams) reported, There's a new study showing that the simple act of placing a fan in the room of a newborn can cut down on the chances of Sudden Infant...

• Medical Doctors Concede that Lawsuits Serve as a "Vital Deterrent" for Consumers

  Donald Caminiti | August 29, 2008 1:54 PM | 0 CommentsBergen County, NJ

  Top doctors who run one of the most influential U.S. medical journals are giving the U.S. Supreme Court some unsolicited legal advice about a major case. Lawsuits can serve as "a vital deterrent"...