Year: 2013
In today’s medically advanced world, patients often times believe that errors in hospitals are no longer possible. While this would be nice, it is anything but the truth. Our Baltimore readers may find the following information interesting. According to new research, estimates shows that 440,000 Americans die every year from preventable hospital errors. This is an astonishing […]
Any motor vehicle accident, regardless of how many vehicles are involved, can lead to serious injury and even death. When a greater number of cars are involved, such as with a chain reaction accident, it is not uncommon for several people to be transported to the hospital for treatment. According to Maryland State Police, a recent […]
Regardless of the state in which it happens, medical malpractice is always a serious concern for the victim. Not only can this lead to grave injury, or even death, but there are financial ramifications as well. Despite the fact that this news story and study comes from the state of Massachusetts, it gives a window into medical […]
Although car accidents can happen at anytime on any road, it is easy to understand why highway incidents often times lead to increased involvement and injuries. Due to the speed of vehicles traveling on highways, accidents can result in serious injury and even death. Recently, seven people were injured in a 10-car accident on interstate 83 north […]
When a motor vehicle accident involves more than one car, there is typically a higher chance of multiple injuries. This is due to the fact that more people are often involved in the accident. Last week in Centreville, Maryland, a two car accident occurred on Route 301 at approximately 11 a.m. As a result of the accident, […]
In many cases, the most serious car accidents are those that involve more than one vehicle. This is not to say that single vehicle accidents cannot lead to serious injury or even death, but those involving multiple cars can result in more casualties. On Aug. 31, 2013, six people were killed in a rural northwestern Pennsylvania highway […]
While not always true, multi-vehicle car accidents are often times among the most serious. Not only are more cars involved, increasing the chance of injury, the same holds true for the overall number of people involved. On Sept. 9, 2013, Maryland State Police responded to an accident that took place south of Westlake Boulevard on Route 4. […]
Most tragic nonsensical accidents like this one are caused by the distraction of using a cell phone, a very dangerous habit when speeding along in a fully loaded 18-wheeler just begging for car accidents to happen. This was no fender bender on a six-lane highway; it took place on the narrow, high and sometimes harrowing bridge that […]
A 30-year company man was forced into retirement after suffering a broken hip on the job. However, after applying for workers’ compensation he was reinstated as an employee in a clerical position. The 71-year-old was reinstated to a job as a shop clerk in the Department of Public Works. The position pays $45,630 annually. His attorney […]
Just when you think you’ve heard the most absurd reason behind a motor vehicle accident a scenario springs up that boggles the mind. In this case a Laurel man is under arrest and facing attempted murder and other charges after allegedly striking a man with his car over a cell phone dispute, according to police reports. It […]