Year: 2013
For those drivers that think they have found a safe way to approach driving while texting, they might want to think again. Instead of manually text messaging on a phone, drivers might use a feature that allows them to speak the words, which will translate to text in the message. While this might seem like a […]
Two years ago, a botched routine oral surgery grabbed headlines when it led to the wrongful death of a 17-year-old girl from Woodstock. Like many other teens in Maryland and around the nation, the girl had undergone a procedure to have her wisdom teeth removed. During the procedure, the girl was deprived of oxygen and she eventually […]
Organ transplants are incredibly risky procedures. Many health issues can result from an organ transplant, even when doctors take all of the necessary precautions. While doctors might not be able to prevent some of these problems, they should do everything in their power to limit the risk of such procedures. Failure to do so could […]
Many people choose to ignore the fact that older drivers are more prone to a motor vehicle accident. While reliable statistics back up that notion, lawmakers and voters are leery of doing anything about it in fear that they will alienate members of that demographic. Perhaps, in Maryland, it is time to set aside fears of […]
A tour bus company that recorded an instance of unsafe driving in Maryland back in 2011 has struck again. A motor vehicle accident involving a bus from the same company recently sent 35 individuals to the hospital with injuries. A 17-year-old individual that was left in critical condition sustained the worst of the injuries. The accident occurred […]
There is a reason why traumatic brain injuries are so hard to diagnose, and, in turn, are considered incredibly dangerous. Whether a brain injury is the result of a motor vehicle accident or simply bumping one’s head during an everyday activity, a victim can look completely fine even when they are not. This should be a legitimate […]
While it may not be any sort of shocking revelation to Maryland residents, a recent study has documented the tie between a certain type of athlete and a devastating injury. The American Association of Neurological Surgeons recently pointed out that a staggering 90 percent of boxers suffer from brain injuries. While it might appear that […]