Reduced Re-Hospitalization Linked to Increased Mortality Rates
A new study from researchers at Harvard and UCLA examines a federal policy meant to reduce Medicare readmission rates to hospitals. Five years ago, the
Folkman Law Offices Successfully Represents Labor Organization
We are proud to announce that Folkman Law Offices has successfully represented a labor organization through a representation election (RC) before the National Labor Relations
Car Seat Mistakes and Personal Injury
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, car accidents are the number one cause of death in children aged 0 to 19 in
Autonomous Vehicles Could Save Hundreds of Thousands of Lives
The autonomous, or self-driving, vehicle revolution is coming, and is expected to save hundreds of thousands of lives. According to a study by the RAND
Medical Errors Are More Common Than You Think
As patients undergoing medical procedures, most people are informed of the risks. However, many tend to view them as precautions – things that could happen,
Marijuana Associated With Increase in Highway Fatalities
With more states considering the legalization of marijuana comes many concerns regarding the effects its usage will have on crime and accident rates. According to
Opioid Dependence and Cancer Patients
An opioid epidemic is sweeping the country, with dozens of deaths occurring daily. The situation is a national tragedy, and most often, the victims are
Proposed Rule to Cap Spending by Drug Companies on Doctors
A hearing was held in Newark recently, regarding the new proposed rules that will, if promulgated, prohibit prescribers from accepting uncapped compensation from pharmaceutical companies.
Teens and Distracted Driving
Teens look forward to earning their driver’s license. With a driver’s license comes more freedom and independence. Unfortunately, parents are not always quite as enthusiastic
Questions about Medication Marketed to the Elderly
The aggressive marketing of a drug named Nuedexta to seniors has many questioning the ethics of big pharma and the doctors they work with. Nuedexta
Safe Following Distances
There has been much confusion surrounding the issue of what is considered a safe following distance. Without a standardized definition, many drivers are not leaving
Folkman Law Offices Featured in December 2017 You Should Know Newsletter
The read the full newsletter click here. The South Jersey personal injury lawyers at Folkman Law Offices, P.C. are dedicated to helping those who have been injured due to
