This week is a scorcher!! From New York all the way to North Carolina, the National Weather Service has issued warnings of a heat wave on the east coast. In addition to staying indoors and out of the sun, here are some tips for safety in the heat. On the job WATER: Be sure […]
child safety
Kids’ dental clinic sued for negligence, malpractice and Medicaid fraud
A New York judge has allowed a lawsuit to proceed against a pediatric dental chain accused of mistreating children who received treatment through Medicaid. Allegations against the dental chain Small Smiles include horrific accusations of malpractice and negligence, including performing painful procedures like extractions and fillings without anesthesia while using immobilizing devices and radios to […]
School bus fatalities prompt safety recommendations
Two fatal school bus crashes have led the National Transportation Safety Board to make new recommendations regarding the manufacturing and maintenance of school buses. The first fatal crash occurred in February 2012 when a school bus in Chesterfield, NJ collided in an intersection with a dump truck that had the right of way. Two children, […]