Nursing homes are often in the news, and the news is rarely good. When a loved one requires long-term care, it’s easy to become paralyzed with indecision. You’ve heard the horror stories. The last thing you want to do is place your loved one in a facility where they...
As a healthy adult in the prime of your life, it's natural to assume that health will be a gift you can enjoy for the rest of your life. Very few people want to think about losing their health and independence as they age, but that does become the reality for many...
Nurses and individuals who work directly with patients in a health care setting face specific dangers. It's imperative that employers take steps to help keep these workers protected from harm.When nurses suffer harm, they will sometimes try to continue working so they...
You have enjoyed being a truck driver, but one thing you didn't expect to have happen was an injury. After all, short of a crash, you're relatively safe in your truck.Unfortunately, driving a truck comes with its own risks. Truck drivers can face risks such as:...
Now that the weather is getting warmer, more and more pedestrians are likely to be out enjoying a walk or run the spring weather. For motorists, that means shifting gears from thinking about possible snowy and icy road conditions of a New Jersey winter, to constantly...
You never expected to be the person who was caught up in a dangerous crash. You always saw vehicles that were on the side of the road, left behind after a crash or people who had been in fender-benders waiting for help. You just never imagined that you'd be the person...
The creation of a living will is nothing to take lightly, as it can give both you and your family peace of mind. Also known as an advance health care directive, this legal document allows you to clearly outline the type of medical treatment you want to receive should...
If you are like many of your New Jersey neighbors, you have felt the anxiety that comes from watching a vehicle rapidly approaching your braked car. Fortunately, other motorists often stop their vehicles before crashing into the back of yours. That may...
In some instances, it will be readily apparent when you need to contact law enforcement after a car accident. For example, a tractor-trailer collision in Bayonne that resulted in Route 440 shutting down would make for an obvious instance of when contacting the...
A living will is an essential part of your estate plan. It is also known as an advance health care directive. But this piece of estate planning is not concerned with assets and wealth. Instead, it helps you make your wishes about medical treatment and end-of-life...