After a severe injury like a car accident, a fast settlement offer may seem like a blessing, but is it? Victims often do not understand the full cost of their injuries, which means that they usually do not know if the settlement they are looking at is fair. How can...
What does the law say about using turning signals in a roundabout?
Your vehicle has an array of safety features even if it is the bare minimum model. Many of these features are things we take for granted and never consider how they help keep us safe and prevent accidents. One such feature is your turning signal. Using this signal...
4 signs your elderly relative may be suffering from dehydration
Even though nursing homes are often busy places, medical staff at most facilities do a good job of taking care of residents. Unfortunately, though, nursing home neglect has become increasingly common in recent years. If your elderly relative does not receive proper...
What you should know about distracted driving in Maryland
Distracted driving is responsible for a growing number of car accidents and deaths in Maryland. As noted by the Baltimore Sun, an average of 158 Maryland residents lose their lives each year because of a distracted driver. Maryland has reacted to the growing concerns...
What causes bedsores?
Nursing homes must hold themselves to a high standard of care when it comes to residents. For people who are bedridden or largely immobile, the prevention and maintenance of bedsores is an ongoing concern. Even a seemingly minor bedsore can develop into a serious...
What makes intersections dangerous?
Maryland drivers know some parts of the road are more dangerous than others. When you think of the riskiest area of the road, where does your mind go first? For many people, this may be intersections. But why are intersections so risky? First of all, negligence is a...
Taking care to avoid a motorcycle accident
While you love riding your motorcycle, these vehicles, by their very nature, can be dangerous. If you are in an accident on your bike, you have little protection from injury. Maryland records about 70 motorcycle fatalities and 1,400 injuries every year. Safety is the...
Falls kill about 1,800 U.S. nursing home residents annually
As you age, you typically become more susceptible to falling and injuring yourself, and many older adults across Maryland have a number of risk factors affecting them that make them even more prone to falling. At the Law Offices of Sloane L. Fish, LLC, we understand...
How to determine who is at fault in an accident
One of the scariest accidents that a motorist in Maryland or anywhere in the U.S. may face is one involving a pedestrian. Such tragedies tend to place the pedestrian in a more vulnerable position as they meet more damage while the motorist gets little to no injuries. ...
What is involved in bedsore treatment?
When your elderly loved one in Maryland has bedsores, it is important for him or her to receive appropriate treatment right away. Otherwise, the pressure ulcer could become infected, in which case it could take a long time to heal and potentially cause...