Bicycle enthusiasts may enjoy a relaxing trek down a popular road, but reality sets in when a car comes too close. Near misses with pedestrians might also jolt bicyclists to remember the dangers associated with commuting. Many injuries could occur when a bicycle or...
Personal Injury
Facts about birth injuries and medical malpractice
Unfortunately, it's possible for mothers and infants to get injured during child birth due to the negligence of medical staff. If you've been a victim of this type of medical malpractice, here's what you need to know. Common examples of birth injuries associated with...
How can bicyclists and pedestrians avoid accidents?
There are many bicyclists and pedestrians sharing the roads with cars in Maryland. While most people stay alert and as safe as possible, accidents can still happen. It's important to know what precautions to take and how to avoid getting injured while sharing the road...
Some smart ways to remain alert as a pedestrian
Maryland is a state with a lot of things to see and do. Considering that, some people get around this state by walking. Other individuals like to explore this beautiful state by jogging. While these are great ways to get around, they can also be dangerous if you're...
Bicyclist killed in Baltimore County accident
Many Towson area residents ride their bike around the area. Biking is great exercise and is also a fun family activity. Usually, bicyclists are able to safely share the road with other vehicles but occasionally a serious bike accident occurs. A man is dead after being...
Six strategies that can help reduce the risk of elopement
If you have a loved one who receives care in a nursing home, you probably have some reasonable expectations for the quality of that care. If your loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, you may have expectations regarding the...
How can nursing home prevent falls?
If you have an elderly loved one in a nursing home, you expect them to be safeguarded from certain risks. Many elderly people have a high risk of experiencing a damaging fall, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Approximately 300,000 older...
Heat waves and bicycle accidents
Many different risk factors lead to bicycle crashes, such as heavy rain, distracted driving, drunk drivers and confusing parts of the road (bad signage, etc.). However, extreme heat raises a number of concerns and if you ride your bicycle during the summer months, you...
Is your loved one’s nursing home up to standard?
You trust in extended-care facilities to do more than take care of those whom you love; you trust that they follow the state and federal standards required for a quality living and healthcare environment. Unfortunately, some facilities fall short of these standards...
Social media and personal injury suits
If you begin a lawsuit against somebody, you probably expect a reaction. However, the reaction may not be exactly what you expect. You might expect the other parties to start analyzing your injuries. You might expect them to begin negotiations with you. However, what...