www.ivinjurylaw.com - Common places for needlestick injections include the deltoid, or shoulder, and the buttock. For IV injections, the back of the hand and the forearm are preferred. If you are getting anything other than a flu shot, the safest location for an injection is in the top quarter of the buttock, as there is sufficient tissue to absorb the medication and to prevent needless nerve injury. To arrange a consultation with medical error attorney John Gehlhausen regarding needlestick injury and needlestick law, contact our Colorado based law firm through www.ivinjurylaw.com.