The Dementia-Specific Advance Directive Could Make Life Easier for Families and Their Elderly Loved Ones
When you put your affairs in order, there are a few standard steps. You create a Will or a trust, name your beneficiaries and your power of attorney, and fill out an advance directive – a written statement that outlines what your wishes are when it comes to your healthcare. Advance directives may say that…
Read MoreTop Five Auto Accident Injuries
There are thousands of cars and drivers on the highways and roads in Maryland. And unfortunately, automobile accidents are an unfortunate side effect of travel for many of us. The high speed of highway travel and impact of a car crash can result in physical injury to both driver and passengers. A car wreck can…
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation for Lifting Injuries on the Job
Many workers across many different industries are required to lift objects at some point during a work day. Human beings lift objects every day as a part of daily living, however not everyone observes the correct form when they are lifting, or they attempt to lift something that is too heavy, and this can lead…
Read MoreTruckers and Sleep Apnea – What is the Law?
In early February, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reported their findings into two 2016 and 2017 New York City-area train crashes. The crashes, which killed one and injured hundreds of others, happened in Hoboken and Brooklyn. The NTSB investigators found that both engineers suffered from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition that disrupts sleep…
Read MoreSSD v. SSI
There are two disability programs that you may be entitled to. The first is Social Security Disability, which is based on your earnings record; what you’ve paid into the system through payroll taxes while you’re working. The second is SSI, which is a needs-based program for people that don’t necessarily qualify for Social Security…
Read MoreRecognizing the Signs of Nursing Home Neglect
Choosing to place a parent or loved one in a nursing home can be difficult on its own merits. However, an added challenge is to find a nursing home that is trustworthy and safe – one that provides optimum care for its residents and does not have a history of elderly abuse and neglect. Unfortunately,…
Read MoreDoctors May Be Responsible for a Birth Injury
The birth process is nothing short of a miracle, and doctors and medical staff are there to ensure the safety of the mother and baby. Babies are especially vulnerable during birth and delivery. Carelessness with medical instruments or perhaps too much force applied to an arm or leg during delivery could result in a lifetime…
Read MoreCan I Get Workers’ Compensation for Emotional Injuries?
It’s common knowledge that workers’ compensation covers physical bodily injury. You may not know, however, that it can also apply to emotional and psychological illnesses. Mental injuries stemming from the workplace can take a huge toll on your health—think issues like anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). These psychological injuries, however, must be brought…
Read MoreCommon and Preventable Medication Errors
According to a study by Johns Hopkins University, more than 250,000 deaths per year are due to medical error. This makes it the third leading cause of death in the United States. Further, approximately seven million patients are affected by preventable medication errors each year, with a cost of nearly $21 billion annually. Medication errors…
Read MoreMaryland Counties Take Legal Action Against Opioid Manufacturers and Distributors
Several counties in the state of Maryland, including Baltimore City itself, are suing the manufacturers and distributors of powerful drugs used to treat pain. The complaint revolves around the assertion that these companies have contributed significantly to exacerbating the opioid crisis that has ravaged Maryland in particular. The governor has also made it a top…
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