I Was in a Truck Accident – Can I File a Claim Against the Trucking Company?
Just driving next to a heavy-duty truck can be frightening. The sound, the size, the wheels – it is intimidating. Experiencing a collision with an enormous truck is more than scary; it can be emotionally and physically devastating for the driver and occupants of a passenger car, who tend to be the fatally or seriously…
Read MoreBurn Injuries in the Service and Hospitality Industry
When we think of workplace burns, our thoughts usually turn to construction site accidents, or large chemical mishaps at manufacturing plants. But burn injuries are also common among service industry employees as well, especially those who work in the food industry, in hospitality, and in restaurants. Servers, bussers, housekeepers, gardeners, and others who serve the…
Read MoreHow Do Medical Bills Get Paid in a Car Accident Case?
Managing medical bills after a car crash can be overwhelming and confusing. Most car accident cases involving injuries are settled by the insurance companies, but some may need to go to court. It is wise to seek the advice of a Maryland auto accident attorney to help guide you during the legal process. Most people…
Read MoreWhat Is Death by Negligence?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that the top three current leading causes of death in the US are heart disease, cancer, and COVID-19. Following closely behind those three deadly medical conditions are accidents or unintentional injuries. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, unintentional injuries were the third-highest cause of death…
Read MoreShould Cars Come Equipped with Driver Medical Monitoring Systems?
A National Highway Traffic Safety (NHTSA) study asserted that 20% of car crashes due to driver reported medical emergencies were caused by diabetic events and 11% were due to heart attacks. These types of car crashes occur because a driver lost control of their car due to an incapacitating medical issue. In an effort to…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Railroad Crossings
According to Operation Lifesaver (OLI), there were over 2000 collisions at train crossings in 2021. An accident with a train can be terrifying and deadly. Trains are massive and travel at such high speeds that it is extremely difficult for them to stop. A passenger car or truck stopped on train tracks does not have…
Read MoreMaryland Manufacturer’s Miter Saw Recalled Due to Injuries and Lacerations
Close to 1.4 million DeWalt 12-inch Sliding Compound Miter saws sold in the United States were recalled on August 4, 2022. DeWalt received 571 reports about the rear safety guard breaking or detaching, and nine reports of laceration injuries. The recall number of the DeWalt Miter Saws is 22-196. Saws were sold at Home Depot,…
Read MoreHow to File a Social Security Disability Claim Appeal in Maryland
If you or your loved one have a disability, there are several forms of compensation to which you are entitled. One of these types of compensation involves Social Security Disability benefits. Through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs, people with disabilities are allowed to receive a certain amount of…
Read MoreWhat Are Impact Injuries to the Brain in Car Accidents?
Car crashes are one of the leading causes of traumatic brain injuries (TBI). The Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) Traumatic Brain Injury Surveillance Report found that 60,565 TBI-related deaths occurred during 2018 and 60,611 TBI-related deaths took place in 2019 in the United States. According to the CDC’s report, unintentional motor vehicle crashes accounted for…
Read MoreLet Us Help You File Your Camp Lejeune Compensation Claim
Let Us Help You File Your Camp Lejeune Compensation Claim After decades of suffering from a variety of life-threatening illnesses, veterans will finally see some relief and justice with the passage of “The Sergeant First Class (SFC) Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act,” also called the PACT Act. Signed by…
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