Increase in Car Crashes and Deaths Since Pandemic
It was no surprise that during the mandatory shutdown last year, the number of cars on the road decreased. You would think that the number of fatal car accidents would have decreased last year due to the limited number of cars in traffic. Yet, recent surveys from traffic experts have shown that there has been…
Read MoreWhen Science Comes with Risks: Couple Sues Over IVF Embryo Mix Up
An IVF mix up in California recently made headlines, illustrating the devastating fallout that can occur when human error and science collide. Although these incidents are rare, when they do occur, families are torn apart. In vitro fertilization (IVF) helps couples with fertility issues conceive their own children, an expensive and physically arduous process. When…
Read MoreZoom 360 Ultralight Strollers Have Been Recalled
We all understand how fragile babies are. The tiniest physical injuries can cause severe harm to babies. What if, as a parent, you are at the mall with your baby and out of nowhere the front wheel on your stroller breaks off with your baby in the stroller? That is the situation that countless parents…
Read MoreWhat Are the Most Expensive Workplace Accidents?
When people think of workplace accidents, they often think of life-threatening scenarios. But most worksite incidents are not fatal, though they can lead to long-term pain, require extensive medical treatments, or disable a worker for any amount of time. Some workers can collect workers’ compensation, and others may be forced to use sick days or…
Read MoreHospitals Are Supposed to List Their Prices, But Many Aren’t Complying
Have you ever looked at the price of a product or service from a hospital and thought, “I am probably being overcharged for this?” Well, depending on the product or service, you were probably right. Prior to this year, hospitals and private insurance companies were not required to share their prices with the general public.…
Read MoreThe World Isn’t Ready for Robot Lawyers
Since the beginning of the pandemic, many Americans have taken the do-it-yourself attitude to multiple aspects of their life – including their legal affairs. People have downloaded online wills and estate plans, used online scheduling programs to help with their child custody, and used programs to start their own businesses. But a new program by…
Read MoreCommon Mistakes That Can Lead to Medical Malpractice Claims
Medical malpractice is a serious issue that impacts many people throughout Maryland every year. Claims against doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals for their negligence can lead to you receiving compensation for your injuries. There are many different circumstances that can lead to a medical malpractice claim, including the improper administration of medication, wrong-site surgeries,…
Read MoreDementia and Financial Abuse in Nursing Homes
Financial abuse is a form of elder abuse where an older person is financially taken advantage of by friends, family members, or nursing home staff. Unethical people like telemarketers and fraudsters also make a habit of financially exploiting the elderly through telemarketing scams. One of the most unfortunate aspects about financial abuse against the elderly…
Read MoreWorkplace Burnout Can Make Jobs – and Roads – Less Safe
Recently, Nike participated in a growing trend amongst companies. The organization granted its employees in the corporate office a week off to “destress.” Matt Marrazzo, the company’s Senior Manager of Global Marketing Science, published the announcement on LinkedIn. His message expressed both gratitude and encouragement for being a part of the team and recognizing the…
Read MoreTrevor Noah Explains the Texas Two-Step
Pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson’s latest attempt to avoid liability in its wave of talcum baby powder lawsuits is drawing attention from the media and lawmakers. Their legal strategy, colloquially called the Texas Two-Step, takes advantage of a quirk in Texas law that allows corporations to effectively sidestep financial consequences from legal claims and payouts.…
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