Posts Tagged 'negligence'

Northern New Jersey Surgery Center Patients May Have Been Exposed to HIV, Hepatitis

lax sanitation could have exposed surgery center patients to diseasesIn the days leading up to and following the holidays, a knock at the door from someone wearing a USPS uniform usually means a surprise has arrived and is wrapped with paper and a bow. For hundreds of patients of the Saddle Brook HealthPlus Surgery Center, however, the carrier brought a surprise of the worst kind.

The repeated failure to follow sterilization and ...

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Possible Neglect Not Reported in Hospital

An investigation by the Michigan Department of Community Health’s Office of Recipient Rights alleges that a former director of a Michigan hospital did not properly report that death of a patient in March, 2014 that may have involved negligence.

In May, a nurse, a nursing director, and the director of the Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital were all suspended, based on multiple complaints about patient treatment. One of the complaints involved the death of a 68 year ...

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How to find a personal injury lawyer

Should you hire a particular lawyer? Depending on your circumstances, that can be one of the most important decisions of your life. The website FindLaw provides a list of 10 suggested questions to ask a lawyer before deciding whether to proceed with him or her. While these general questions are helpful in evaluating an attorney or law firm, you should also consider the following four recommendations when evaluating a personal injury attorney:

1. If possible, find a referral from a trusted ...

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