Bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers, are a common issue among elderly individuals who spend a lot of time in bed or sitting in one position. These sores can cause significant discomfort and health complications if not addressed promptly. It is important to...
Being involved in a car crash can be a very disorienting and stressful experience. Hence, it is understandable for anyone involved to be confused about what to do right after the accident. Nonetheless, it is important to be aware of the steps you have to take...
Elder abuse happens when adults aged at least 60 years old suffer harm from a negligent or intentional act. Committing elder abuse may constitute a single act, a repetition of an offense or a combination of offenses. According to the Maryland Department of Aging...
While Maryland is not one of the states that require drivers to carry PIP policies along with their traditional motor vehicle insurance, some drivers still choose to carry this type of coverage. PIP, or personal injury protection, will pay for your medical bills and...
When you share the road with truck drivers, you may not realize that some of them are managing a health condition that could affect their driving abilities. Despite having hypertension, truckers may continue to operate a truck in Maryland under certain conditions....
Medical employees often work long hours in a demanding environment. For example, they could experience fatigue as they strive to care for patients in hospitals. Driving in this condition could increase the risk of getting into car accidents. According to the Centers...
Common but preventable injuries often occur in Maryland nursing homes. The number of hip fractures in these facilities is rising due to the increasing number of elderly residents in conjunction with unfavorable conditions. Most of these injuries occur due to neglect...
Prolonged pressure on the skin can impede blood flow, leading to injuries to the skin and underlying tissue. These injuries are called bedsores or pressure ulcers. Bedsores often develop on the skin around the bony areas of the body, such as the hips, ankles, heels,...
A material aspect of a truck accident is finding out who is to blame for it. Is there only one person at fault or are there multiple people responsible? This allows courts to weigh whether to award compensation and how much to award. While most states have adopted a...
While car accidents can occur anywhere, we usually anticipate them happening on city streets, county roads and highways, where we expect vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Unfortunately, motor vehicle accidents can also happen in least expected areas, such as parking...
