Drowsy driving is a regular factor in many truck accidents in Maryland. The general thought is that truck drivers may be drowsy when first beginning a driving shift when they do not get sufficient rest during shutdown hours, but the truth is that it occurs at any time...
Trucks in Maryland transport food and other essential goods, but trucks are inherently dangerous due to their large size. When trucks are involved in accidents with smaller vehicles, the consequences can be devastating. Truck accident statistics Large trucks were...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
