Blog Posts in August, 2015

Is a doctor's duty of care satisfied merely by following rules?

According to some experts, there is a risk that many types of endoscopes remain contaminated even after conventional disinfection procedures. Traces of potentially infectious material are apparently hard to remove from many types of scopes, which can present a serious safety risk to patients. Researchers have even found traces of bacteria, particles, microbes or other contaminants on scopes that ...

Does workers' compensation insurance bar a civil lawsuit?

Amazon may be a great resource for shoppers, but is it an unsafe place to work? According to a recent article, workers in Amazon’s warehouses may face extreme heat, possibly in violation of safety regulations. Yet this is not the first time that the company has come under scrutiny. In fact, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration opened investigations into two different Amazon ...

Celebrity acknowledges the long-term effects of a brain injury

Although any motor vehicle crash may result in serious injuries, the potential for traumatic injuries may be even greater when a speeding truck or other large vehicle is involved. Indeed, the force generated by larger vehicles can produce injuries that may have long-term consequences, such as a spinal cord or traumatic brain injury. In a celebrity example, federal investigators recently concluded ...

Are more regulations needed to reduce truck accidents?

Although commercial and industrial trucking serves an important role in interstate commerce and business operations, a recent accident on the New Jersey Turnpike poses the question of whether economic gain is being promoted at the expense of safety to drivers. Specifically, a truck overturned on the southbound side of the turnpike on a recent Tuesday morning, closing lanes of traffic for hours. ...