
Self-driving cars are part of the new wave of the technological highway. Artificial intelligence, or AI , is dominating the way in which these autonomous cars are navigating the roads. The software ...
Read MoreAviation accidents occur far less often than auto accidents, but they are generally more serious and usually involve multiple fatalities. While major plane crashes are covered in the news worldwide, ...
Read MoreIn the United States, more than 50 million people have food allergies and annually it costs the country approximately $18 billion. Nut allergies, mainly peanut allergies, have been at the forefront of ...
Read MoreLast month, Alabama teenager Carmen Johnson was tragically killed when she dove off of a dock into a lake where a malfunctioning light had leaked an electric charge. The electrical currents soon ...
Read MoreMesothelioma is a deadly type of cancer that forms in the thin layer of tissue that surrounds your body’s major organs, which is called the mesothelium. One of the most common types of mesothelioma is ...
Read MoreWhen someone is involved in an accident with a large commercial truck, the results are often catastrophic. Occupants of both the passenger vehicle and the large truck can sustain serious injuries, or ...
Read MoreAfter being injured in a serious accident, it is not that uncommon for some people to develop post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. There are well over five million accidents across the country ...
Read MoreIf you have been in an injury auto accident with a negligent driver in Maryland, it is important that you take the proper steps to ensure your best chance at maximum compensation. The actions you take ...
Read MoreAviation accidents occur far less often than auto accidents, but they are generally more serious and usually involve multiple fatalities. While major plane crashes are covered in the news worldwide, ...
Read MoreWhen someone is involved in a serious accident that results in severe injury or even death, the at-fault party may not have enough insurance coverage to pay for all the damages. Given that Maryland’s ...
Read MoreIn most scenarios, bicycles are treated like motor vehicles in the state of Maryland. Limited exceptions exist in some instances, like occasionally being allowed to ride on a sidewalk. However, as far ...
Read MoreThe answer to whether you must wear a helmet in Maryland may be yes or no. It depends on your age, and whether you are riding a bicycle or a motorcycle. Currently, 19 states and the District of ...
Read MoreEven if cyclists take all necessary precautions, they are at risk for being injured in a bicycle accident. Bicycle accidents often involve both the cyclist and a car or truck, and accidents involving ...
Read MoreEarlier this month, a man sustained a leg injury in a personal watercraft accident off the north end of Assateague. The man and his friends had been using personal watercraft around the Ocean City ...
Read MoreA traumatic brain injury, often referred to as a TBI, is the result of a sudden trauma, like a violent jolt or blow to the head. Not all blows to the head end up becoming a traumatic brain injury. The ...
Read MoreLast week, two-time Women’s World Cup champion Brandi Chasten announced that she plans to donate her brain to Boston University for research into the degenerative brain disease known as Chronic ...
Read MoreAfter being injured in a serious accident, it is not that uncommon for some people to develop post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. There are well over five million accidents across the country ...
Read MoreSchool bus safety is something that every Maryland driver needs to take seriously. There has been a rash of recent accidents involving children getting on or off school buses, including a 7-year-old ...
Read MoreAfter being injured in a serious accident, it is not that uncommon for some people to develop post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. There are well over five million accidents across the country ...
Read MoreIf you have been in an injury auto accident with a negligent driver in Maryland, it is important that you take the proper steps to ensure your best chance at maximum compensation. The actions you take ...
Read MoreGiven the amount of time the average American spends in their car on a daily basis, it is likely inevitable that you will be involved in an accident at some point in your life. Car accidents can ...
Read MoreLast week, a Maryland semi-truck driver was tragically killed when his vehicle overturned. No one else was injured, but debris from the truck accident , including pieces of a concrete barrier, diesel ...
Read MoreWith summer here, it is a popular time for carnivals and fairs, and that means carnival rides. So, what happens if you have an accident on one of the rides? Who is at fault? Mobile carnival events ...
Read MoreA traumatic brain injury, often referred to as a TBI, is the result of a sudden trauma, like a violent jolt or blow to the head. Not all blows to the head end up becoming a traumatic brain injury. The ...
Read MoreIt may come as a surprise to learn that Maryland has a law on the books regarding fetal homicide, meaning that an unborn child can be a murder victim. While the law has been on the books since 2005, ...
Read MoreEnacted in 2010, and revised in 2014, Maryland’s Move Over Law is one you may not be familiar with, but you need to be. What is the Maryland Move Over Law? The law was aimed at making the roads safer ...
Read MoreThe construction industry can certainly be a hazardous one, and accidents on construction sites occur all over the country. Injuries and fatalities are common in construction site incidents, which are ...
Read MoreIn 2013, Maryland created “Grace’s Law,” which made it a misdemeanor to cyberbully another person through the use of a cell phone or computer. Now, the law gets an update for 2018. Referred to as “ ...
Read MoreWe grew up with the old children's rhyme “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.” More and more as gadgets and devices invade our lives do we realize that this adage could ...
Read MoreWhen October 1 st rolled around, a number of new laws went into effect in Maryland, including ones that involve vehicle operation and insurance. Some of these are important to note as they can impact ...
Read MoreResidents of Baltimore were recently relieved to see that a 5-foot wide, 10-foot deep hole that opened on I-95 North had been repaired in time for the morning commute. The State Highway Administration ...
Read MoreRecently, the widow of a worker who was killed when he was struck by a co-worker’s vehicle while at work received a $400,000 award in death benefits from the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission. ...
Read MoreA Food and Drug Administration advisory committee has convened to reinvestigate the risks and benefits of using Essure, the only non-surgically implanted birth control device currently available in ...
Read MoreIt is no surprise that distracted driving is a major cause of motor vehicle accidents in Maryland. Of those accidents that can be attributed to distracted driving , the Maryland Motor Vehicle ...
Read MoreIn our day and age, word of mouth has immeasurable reach. This is because news, reviews, and criticism never just pass from our mouths but also through our fingers as we text, post, and review to our ...
Read MoreBeing attacked by a dog can be a traumatic event. The attack can extend well beyond the physical injuries, as many victims suffer from emotional trauma, as well. If that is not enough, navigating the ...
Read MoreWhen October 1 st rolled around, a number of new laws went into effect in Maryland, including ones that involve vehicle operation and insurance. Some of these are important to note as they can impact ...
Read MoreDrunk driving is a significant issue around the country and claims thousands of lives each year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that there is one impaired-driving fatality ...
Read MoreWhen someone is going through a medical emergency, it can be an overwhelming time. What makes a situation even more terrifying is when there is little to no information and the person’s life is on the ...
Read MoreWhen people think about abuse, physical abuse is the main form that comes to mind. While it is certainly a prevalent form of abuse among the elderly, there are other types of elder abuse that often go ...
Read MoreWhen someone is involved in a serious accident that results in severe injury or even death, the at-fault party may not have enough insurance coverage to pay for all the damages. Given that Maryland’s ...
Read MoreLast week Happy Planet Foods, Inc. ordered a large-scale recall of its chocolate banana protein smoothies after a food safety investigation revealed that the product contained cashews. The nuts were ...
Read MoreUnfortunately, getting food poisoning is relatively common. So, how do you prove that you had food poisoning and that someone else is liable for your injuries? In many cases, it is possible to pursue ...
Read MoreThe #MeToo movement has helped create social awareness and shine a spotlight on the ongoing problem with sexual harassment in the workplace. In addition, it has forced employers to take a look at ...
Read MoreWe grew up with the old children's rhyme “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.” More and more as gadgets and devices invade our lives do we realize that this adage could ...
Read MoreConcussions have become a serious issue in our discussions about sports and the type of regulations and rules that should be in place to protect our players, especially when they are young. Because of ...
Read MoreIt may come as a surprise to learn that Maryland has a law on the books regarding fetal homicide, meaning that an unborn child can be a murder victim. While the law has been on the books since 2005, ...
Read MoreOn August 3, 2017, a Maryland County circuit court overturned a county-wide ban on lawn and garden pesticides utilized on private property. The lifting of the ban thrills the professional landscaping ...
Read MoreLocal Maryland news outlets reported that a former teachers’ aide and track coach in Charles County faces 119 felony counts of child sex abuse in an indictment handed down on July 30, 2017. ...
Read MoreMost people understand that if they are injured in an accident that was caused by someone else, they may have a right of recovery for their injuries and physical damages, often known as special ...
Read MoreA number of U.S. states recognize something called intentional infliction of emotional distress. This tort provides a financial remedy to someone who suffered due to the egregious behavior of another ...
Read MoreWe grew up with the old children's rhyme “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.” More and more as gadgets and devices invade our lives do we realize that this adage could ...
Read MoreCarpal tunnel syndrome is a repetitive motion injury that is caused by day-to-day duties and progressively gets worse over time. Although it is not an injury that can be traced to a specific, one-time ...
Read MoreFor most drivers involved in an accident, this may be their first time filing an insurance claim or dealing with injuries resulting from someone else’s negligence. It is important to understand how ...
Read MoreWhen October 1 st rolled around, a number of new laws went into effect in Maryland, including ones that involve vehicle operation and insurance. Some of these are important to note as they can impact ...
Read MoreSchool Injuries Children spend much of their time at school and are often injured during the course of their time there. Sometimes, their injuries are caused by dangerous conditions on school grounds ...
Read MoreIn mid-September, Volkswagen publicly admitted that it had cheated during the emissions tests on as many as eleven million of its “clean diesel” engines. It has since come to light that the vehicles ...
Read MoreBefore a medical malpractice victim may file a lawsuit for malpractice in Maryland, the parties must first complete arbitration or waive the arbitration process, and the claimant must file a ...
Read MoreLast month, the Centers for Disease Control discovered evidence of listeria contamination in Dole salad products after multiple Canadian and American residents were hospitalized with infection-related ...
Read MoreGiven the number of new babies that enter the world every day, it is not surprising that there are issues and complications when some babies are born. Not every pregnancy will go smoothly, and ...
Read MoreWhen a doctor misdiagnoses or fails to diagnose an illness or injury, it could lead to a medical malpractice lawsuit. On its own, misdiagnosis is not necessarily medical malpractice; even the most ...
Read MorePregnant women face a number of risks before giving birth, and one of these is a placental abruption. Normally, the placenta separates after the baby is born and will pass through the birth canal on ...
Read MoreMesothelioma is a deadly type of cancer that forms in the thin layer of tissue that surrounds your body’s major organs, which is called the mesothelium. One of the most common types of mesothelioma is ...
Read MoreMetrorail , which is operated by the Washington Metro Area Transit Authority (WMATA) and serves commuters in Maryland, the District, and Northern Virginia, has recently made headlines due to its ...
Read MorePenicillin is one of the greatest scientific breakthroughs in history and has transformed the way that we deal with bacterial infections. Penicillin enabled humankind to no longer die from bacterial ...
Read MoreA recent study has confirmed that many doctors and hospitals have been misdiagnosing cellulitis, a bacterial skin condition that occurs as a result of an infection of the skin and the deep tissue ...
Read MoreMultiple Sclerosis Misdiagnosis is Occurring More and More Regularly Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that affects the central nervous system of the person affected. Though there are no specific ...
Read MoreIf you are presenting a claim for injuries and physical damages suffered as a result of an automobile accident, the insurance company and/or defense attorney will try to claim that you were at least ...
Read MoreWhen October 1 st rolled around, a number of new laws went into effect in Maryland, including ones that involve vehicle operation and insurance. Some of these are important to note as they can impact ...
Read MoreIn January, a Maryland woman was tragically killed while traveling westbound on Interstate 68 when she lost control of her vehicle due to icy road conditions. The car veered into the grass median and ...
Read MoreIf you have been in an injury auto accident with a negligent driver in Maryland, it is important that you take the proper steps to ensure your best chance at maximum compensation. The actions you take ...
Read MoreOnce warmer weather hits, you can expect to see more motorcycles on the road. That means, as a vehicle driver, you need to be even more aware of your surroundings on the road to ensure that you see ...
Read MoreIn the state of Maryland, there are roughly 70 motorcyclists killed in traffic accidents annually and at least 1,400 riders and their passengers who are injured each year. According to Maryland ...
Read MoreIn the state of Maryland, there are roughly 70 motorcyclists killed in traffic accidents annually and at least 1,400 riders and their passengers who are injured each year. According to Maryland ...
Read MoreLate last year, a tragic accident in Columbia, South Carolina resulted in a motorcycle fatality . The motorcyclist was traveling west on I-126 when traffic forced both him and the car traveling in ...
Read MoreOnce warmer weather hits, you can expect to see more motorcycles on the road. That means, as a vehicle driver, you need to be even more aware of your surroundings on the road to ensure that you see ...
Read MoreMotorcycles are a fun and popular form of transportation and are frequently seen on Maryland’s roadways. But without the metal body of the car for protection, motorcycle riders are much more exposed ...
Read MoreIn the United States, depression is one of the most common mental illnesses in the United States, claiming more than 40 million adults, almost 18% of the population, ages 18 and older, as its victims. ...
Read MoreCar Accidents and Pregnant Victims Maryland experiences some of the most severe weather in the United States, especially during the winter. The presence of snow and ice creates a significant risk to ...
Read MoreIn Maryland, wrongful birth is a cause of action brought by parents when a medical professional’s negligence results in the unwanted birth of a child. There are two situations that can give rise to ...
Read MoreWhen a vehicle strikes a pedestrian, it can result in serious injuries to the pedestrian. If you or a loved one sustained injuries as the result of being struck by a vehicle as a pedestrian, it is ...
Read MoreSchool bus safety is something that every Maryland driver needs to take seriously. There has been a rash of recent accidents involving children getting on or off school buses, including a 7-year-old ...
Read MoreDrivers are legally obligated to watch for pedestrians who may be walking, whether or not they are in a crosswalk. Pedestrian accidents typically happen because drivers are often in a rush and the ...
Read MoreWhen someone is involved in an accident with a large commercial truck, the results are often catastrophic. Occupants of both the passenger vehicle and the large truck can sustain serious injuries, or ...
Read MoreCarpal tunnel syndrome is a repetitive motion injury that is caused by day-to-day duties and progressively gets worse over time. Although it is not an injury that can be traced to a specific, one-time ...
Read MoreMost people understand that if they are injured in an accident that was caused by someone else, they may have a right of recovery for their injuries and physical damages, often known as special ...
Read MoreThousands of Americans, suffering from both physical and psychological ailments, rely on the experience of hospitals, pharmacies, and doctors when it comes to alleviating health problems with ...
Read MoreWhen you go into the doctor’s office, there is a certain level of trust that is given to your doctor to follow the Hippocratic oath to do no harm. It is a vulnerable place to be: sitting half-naked in ...
Read MoreCar Accidents and Pregnant Victims Maryland experiences some of the most severe weather in the United States, especially during the winter. The presence of snow and ice creates a significant risk to ...
Read MoreSlip and fall accidents occur when someone slips, trips, falls, or is otherwise injured on someone else’s property. In situations in which the property owner is found to be at fault after not taking ...
Read MoreSlip and fall accidents are some of the more common reasons people are injured throughout the country. Slip and falls can cause serious injuries, and they can have a severe impact on the victim’s ...
Read MoreWere you visiting someone else’s home or shopping in a store when you were injured? Perhaps you slipped and fell on a wet floor, or the person’s dog suddenly attacked you? These make up an area of the ...
Read MoreIf you have been injured by a defective or potentially dangerous product, you may have a valid claim for product liability. Personal injury claims involving defective products can be complex and time ...
Read MoreOn August 3, 2017, a Maryland County circuit court overturned a county-wide ban on lawn and garden pesticides utilized on private property. The lifting of the ban thrills the professional landscaping ...
Read MorePer a recall notice issued last week, the FDA is warning consumers to avoid eating Caribeña brand Maradol papayas from Mexico, as they have been linked to an outbreak of Salmonella . The CDC is ...
Read MoreLate last year, a tragic accident in Columbia, South Carolina resulted in a motorcycle fatality . The motorcyclist was traveling west on I-126 when traffic forced both him and the car traveling in ...
Read MoreIf you plan to rent a vehicle on your vacation, there are some things you need to keep in mind regarding the rental contract, your insurance coverage, and how an accident is handled. While they are ...
Read MoreThe phenomenon of electric scooters, or e-scooters, has been sweeping the nation. Companies like Bird have been dropping into major metropolitan cities to expand their electric scooter rideshare ...
Read MoreThe phenomenon of electric scooters, or e-scooters, has been sweeping the nation. Companies like Bird have been dropping into major metropolitan cities to expand their electric scooter rideshare ...
Read MoreSlip and fall accidents happen every day, especially in the home and in certain industries where there is a risk of danger that is greater than others. Some incidents are truly accidents, while others ...
Read MoreWinter is just around the corner, which brings with it the colder weather, the holiday spirit, and excitement about the soon-to-be snow-blanketed streets. Though there is a romantic quality to the ...
Read MoreSlip and fall accidents happen every day, especially in the home and in certain industries where there is a risk of danger that is greater than others. Some incidents are truly accidents, while others ...
Read MoreSlip and fall accidents occur when someone slips, trips, falls, or is otherwise injured on someone else’s property. In situations in which the property owner is found to be at fault after not taking ...
Read MoreSlip and fall accidents are some of the more common reasons people are injured throughout the country. Slip and falls can cause serious injuries, and they can have a severe impact on the victim’s ...
Read MoreLast week, a Maryland semi-truck driver was tragically killed when his vehicle overturned. No one else was injured, but debris from the truck accident , including pieces of a concrete barrier, diesel ...
Read MoreWhen someone is involved in a serious accident that results in severe injury or even death, the at-fault party may not have enough insurance coverage to pay for all the damages. Given that Maryland’s ...
Read MoreWhile far less common than auto accidents, train accidents do occur. When they do, there are almost always injuries and, in some cases, fatalities involved. So, what happens if you get into a train ...
Read MoreA traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is a common injury in many types of auto accidents. The type and extent of treatment will vary based on the specific area of the brain that was injured and how ...
Read MoreWhen someone is involved in an accident with a large commercial truck, the results are often catastrophic. Occupants of both the passenger vehicle and the large truck can sustain serious injuries, or ...
Read MoreAfter being injured in a serious accident, it is not that uncommon for some people to develop post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. There are well over five million accidents across the country ...
Read MoreIf you have been in an injury auto accident with a negligent driver in Maryland, it is important that you take the proper steps to ensure your best chance at maximum compensation. The actions you take ...
Read MoreCarpal tunnel syndrome is a repetitive motion injury that is caused by day-to-day duties and progressively gets worse over time. Although it is not an injury that can be traced to a specific, one-time ...
Read MoreMany Maryland employees associate sudden and unexpected accidents as the trigger for filing a workers’ compensation claim with an employer. However, you may not realize that occupational diseases and ...
Read MoreIf you present a workers’ compensation claim in Maryland, there is a strong likelihood that your insurance company will require you to undergo what is known as an IME, or independent medical ...
Read MoreSome of the saddest personal injury cases involve the death of a loved one due to another person’s negligence. Known as wrongful death, this type of case allows survivors to seek legal redress through ...
Read MoreWhen someone dies as a result of another party’s negligence or intentional act, the victim’s family may have the right to bring a wrongful death lawsuit. For example, your spouse passes away as a ...
Read MoreEach state has its own laws on wrongful death lawsuits, and Maryland is no different. Wrongful death is defined as a death that resulted from an act of negligence, including a criminal act, wherein ...
Read MoreIn recent months, Zika virus has spread from Brazil to the southern U.S. and northward. It generally causes mild symptoms, including rashes and aches, and those who are infected may not even feel ill ...
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