Maine Injury, Accident, & Disability Law Blog : Maine Personal Injury Lawyer & Attorney : Joe Bornstein Law Firm : Portland Bangor Maine

According to a large, multi-year study of patient safety practices, hospitals’ efforts are still flawed and falling short.

The study, conducted from 2002 to 2007 in 10 North Carolina Hospitals, found that not only was patient risk common, but also that the rate of harm did not significantly decrease during the five-year span of analysis.

Led by Christopher Landrigan, patient safety researcher at Children’s Hospital Boston and assistant professor at Harvard Medical School, the study examined records of 2,341 admitted patients and included both rural and urban medical centers of varying size.

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This holiday season, The Law Offices of Joe Bornstein encourages adults to consult the 2010 toy recall list and be aware of any and all potential dangers prior to shopping for presents.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that 44 toys have been recalled this year due to safety hazards including: toxic levels of lead or cadmium, choking risks and sharp edges or protruding parts. In addition, there has been a 7.6 percent increase in emergency room visits among children in the United States due to defective playthings.

Fisher-Price, a trusted brand of Mattel, Inc., recently recalled over 10 million products that were contributing to toddler and children choking and sustaining cuts that required stitches.

The products included in this major Fisher-Price recall are:

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