By Jan K. Seigel | Published April 16, 2013 | Posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents | Tagged Tags: Car accident, New Jersey, personal injury | Leave a comment
Whiplash is one of the most elusive, yet common injuries suffered in car accidents. It happens when the body (specifically the neck) is violently forced forward, then backwards in a flash. While no broken bones in the back or neck are usually sustained, victims could suffer debilitating and chronic injuries. Whiplash sufferers in New Jersey Read More
Read MoreTraffic is undoubtedly stressful for New Jersey commuters. A study conducted by an NYU psychologist found that people who had commutes of 45 minutes or more had higher levels of cortisol (a hormone that helps people deal with stress), and a harder time concentrating on work tasks. Also, a recent U.S. Census report indicated that Read More
Read MoreFor over a week, snow-weary New Jersey residents have struggled to dig themselves out from under almost two feet of snow. And while cleared sidewalks and parking lots are a welcome sight, they bring with them the danger of severe slip and fall accidents. When someone suffers an injury because of an inadequately shoveled sidewalk or Read More
Read MoreWhere should the medical profession draw the line between tasks that truly require the attention of a doctor and those that can be capably handled by a specialized nurse? New Jersey health officials are currently considering this question. According to the Wall Street Journal, the New Jersey health department is reviewing a plan to allow Read More
Read MoreNewton Memorial Hospital is a not-for-profit hospital serving the community of Newton, New Jersey. In June 2010, the hospital received a Voluntary Hospital Association (VHA) Leadership Award for the fourth time in the last five years. This year’s award was the VHA Leadership Award for Supply Chain Management Excellence, recognizing the hospital’s efforts to cut Read More
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