Personal Injury
Hospitals 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 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 MoreProposed Changes to Vision Standards for Truckers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) released a report from its medical review board concerning its plans about the federal driver vision standards. The agency plans to tighten federal driver vision standards for drivers with vision loss in one eye, while finding ways to simplify the process for qualified drivers. The agency first expressed…
Read MoreFDA Issues Order Against E-Cigarette Makers
E-cigarette companies strategize different marketing tactics that will help their nicotine-filled products appeal to the youth. One marketing tactic that is commonly executed is the use of appealing flavors associated with their products. Some e-cigarette companies name their flavored vapes after delicious treats, such as Apple Crumb and Cinnamon Toast Crunch, to make them more…
Read MoreWhat Is the FMCSA Hours-of-Service Waiver?
Many dangers can stem from a truck driver’s fatigue. When a truck driver is tired, his or her vision, reaction time, and judgment are extremely impaired. Fatal trucking accidents can occur due to fatigue, such as rollovers or sideswipes. To prevent fatigue from happening to truck drivers, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) established…
Read MoreAll Chevy Bolt Vehicles Recalled Due to Potentially Fiery Defect
There is not a group of vehicle owners more stressed out than owners of the Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles. They are currently worried about when and if their electric vehicle is at risk of catching on fire – even while the vehicle is parked. This fear stems from the recent battery defect that was identified…
Read MoreTesla Autopilot System Under Investigation
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into the Tesla autopilot system following multiple accidents with Tesla vehicles and emergency vehicles throughout the country. The investigation includes more than 765,000 vehicles, which accounts for almost every single vehicle sold by Tesla in the United States since 2014. In the accidents identified…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Electric Scooters
Although many people believe they are safe, electric scooters (or e-scooters) can lead to fatal accidents. A recent accident occurred in Oregon, where a man who was riding on an electric scooter was the victim of a fatal crash. He was riding the scooter in the bicycle lane on the east side of the road…
Read MoreDriving Dehydrated is Just as Dangerous as Driving Impaired
There are multiple penalties associated with impaired driving in Maryland: driving under the influence (DUI), driving while impaired (DWI), and driving while impaired by drugs. If you have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or higher, an individual may face DUI charges. Driving while impaired is a risk to everyone on the road. DUI…
Read MoreThe Vital Role of the Accident Reconstructionist in a Maryland Car Accident Case
Wherever you go on the roads of Maryland, there always seems to be an accident or debris from an accident. Car crashes can happen from inclement weather, road hazards, distracted or impaired drivers, defective car parts, animals, sun glare, or just about any other reason you can find. No matter the cause of the crash,…
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