Posts by Bruce Plaxen
A Few of the Most Dangerous Roads in Maryland
Maryland ranks 43rd in the nation for deadliest roads, according to the financial news and opinion site 24/7 Wall St. The report examined motor vehicle crash death rates for 2016 in every state across the nation to determine the most dangerous roads. The State of Maryland ranked near the bottom of the rankings in a…
Read MoreBoating and Alcohol Consumption – A Deadly Mix
According to the 2017 Recreational Boating Statistics issued by the U.S. Coast Guard, nationwide boating fatalities reached 658, a decrease of 6.1 percent from 2016. As well, alcohol was the top contributing factor for boating accidents that resulted in loss of life, accounting for 19 percent of boating fatalities. Regarding boating activities and the simultaneous…
Read MoreFatal Tractor-Trailer Crash on Woodrow Wilson Bridge
On June 20, 2018, a devastating tractor-trailer accident occurred on the Outer Loop lanes of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge in Forest Heights, Maryland. The crash resulted in explosions, a fire, one death, and numerous personal injuries. On that Wednesday morning a little before 11 AM, the driver of the tractor-trailer lost control of his rig…
Read MoreWhen Are Dog Owners Liable for Injuries Caused by Dog Bites?
A dog bite can be traumatizing to the victim, especially when it is unexpected and from another person’s dog. These incidents can leave lasting physical and emotional scars. If you have been the victim of a dog bite, you do have legal options in the state of Maryland to recover compensation for your injuries and…
Read MoreFailure to Properly Diagnose Sepsis Can Lead to Patient Death
Sepsis is a dangerous condition that requires urgent attention. Too often, the condition is not diagnosed and treated with urgency. Many medical malpractice lawsuits occur in the state of Maryland due to the inability to properly treat or manage a septic patient. Maryland hospitals receive year. Throughout the United States, about 250,000 deaths occur each…
Read MoreConstruction Site Injuries and Workers’ Compensation in Maryland
Working construction in Maryland is a tough job. Construction sites are bursting with activity—workers, electricians, contractors, inspectors, all trying to perform their jobs in a limited amount of space and racing to meet deadlines. It’s one of the most dangerous jobs in the United States. Injuries from these types of accidents tend to be more…
Read MoreElectronic Health Records and the Dangerous Problem of “Alert Fatigue”
The vast majority of medical practices and hospitals have incorporated a system of electronic health records into their healthcare processes. These systems have become essential in our modern healthcare environment. However, there are potential problems within the system that can lead to medical malpractice. The problem of alert saturation Whenever new technology is implemented for…
Read MoreIs Enough Being Done to End Distracted Driving in Maryland?
Maybe you have experienced this scenario recently on the road: You are driving behind a vehicle on your way home, or to school or work, and notice the car in front of you is drifting back and forth close to the edge of the lane. As you take a closer look, you see the person…
Read MoreHit-and-Run Car Accidents in Maryland – What to Do
Every year, over 1000 Americans are killed in hit-and-run accidents. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that the rate of these hit-and-run crashes is increasing across the nation. Throughout the three year spanning from 2014 to 2016, the NHTSA recorded a nearly 30 percent increase in fatal hit-and-run accidents. In 2016, 2049 people…
Read MoreHow Speed is Determined After a Car Accident in Maryland
On early Saturday morning March 24, 2018, a 23-year-old Maryland man lost his life when the Subaru he was driving collided with a traffic signal pole in the Reston area, according to police. The young man was the lone occupant of the car at the time of the crash. Investigators believe the cause of the…
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