Humans are social creatures. They work, play, love, and fear as a unit better than they do alone. United, they build great works and explore the globe and beyond. Divided, they suffer in silence or in great [...]
It's that spooky time of year again! Halloween is a holiday that is gaining in popularity year after year. What used to be a single day of fun and antics has morphed into an entire month or [...]
Not all problems with nursing home negligence occur in the home itself. Facilities have a duty to care for residents during transportation to remote activities as well. These remote activities are necessary for the social and physical [...]
It’s not enough to be convinced of a problem when it comes to the law. You also need to be able to provide proof. Some matters face tougher challenges on this front than others, few are as [...]
Medical record keeping has a storied history. Jokes about handwriting aside, medical records have as often been used as a definitive defense as they have been a smoking gun. Doctors fight the duality of record keeping as [...]
For every good intention and efforts towards quality, there is a Murphy’s Law. We expect people to fail on occasion and not every day is going to be our best. That forgiveness falters when it comes to [...]
The line between negligence and abuse remains a fine one. The major distinctions fall along the lines of intention and severity of harm. It’s important to avoid both when finding care for your loved ones. If you [...]
No matter how much research you do beforehand, the conditions at an assisted care facility can change over time. What once was the right fit for your loved ones can slide from mismanagement or an inability to [...]
After being injured on the job, time often feels like it slows down but is also passing too quickly. Bills and expenses pile up rapidly and relief from any help seems to always be further away. Part [...]
Fixing a situation while in the middle of it is far more difficult than from the outside. You hardly expect to diagnose and repair a problem with your car or computer while the thing is running. Social [...]
When you suffer an injury due to a slip, trip, or fall on someone else’s property, it can be difficult to know exactly who is at fault, and as such, responsible for your injury. Whether your injury [...]
There are many different cases in which personal injury law may come into play. If you were injured due to someone else’s negligence or because they purposefully did something to hurt you, then you will have legal [...]
If you have been injured due to unsafe conditions on someone else’s property, you may have a personal injury case under Maryland laws. If you are trying to determine whether you can file a claim due to [...]
If you recently got involved in an accident, you may notice that friends and co-workers will start telling you about someone else they know who got in an accident and how much compensation they got. As tempting [...]
If you have been the victim of a hit and run, you may feel even more frustrated and angry than if you had been involved in a more straightforward accident. Hit and run crashes aren’t just a [...]
When it’s another person’s fault that you get injured, it’s usually their insurance company who’s responsible for paying for your injuries. Unfortunately, insurance company delay tactics commonly get in the way of getting the compensation you need. [...]
According to researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine, medical errors are now the third leading cause of death in the United States. Every year, over 250,000 people die due to preventable medical errors, with only heart disease [...]
The majority of us buy products all the time without giving a second thought as to whether or not they will perform like we assume they will, especially if they come from a brand we trust. [...]
Each year, thousands of injuries are reportedly caused by amusement park rides. While some injuries are minor, such as headaches, major injuries do happen. Between 1987 and 2004, amusement park rides claimed the lives of 103 people. [...]
Every driver in the state needs a working knowledge of Maryland car accident laws. Accidents are a regular part of life. The high volume of traffic on Maryland’s roads and highways makes it more likely that you [...]
