Year: 2013
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 […]
Doctors and other medical professionals are expected to adequately care for expectant mothers and unborn children. Similarly, drug companies also have an obligation to do their part to help keep infants safe. They are required to clearly warn expectant mothers of any possible birth injuries that can arise while using certain drugs during a pregnancy. One new […]
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 […]
Not all workplace injuries are cut and dry. While an employee who hurts his or her back or breaks a limb on the job is a more traditional source of workers’ compensation claims, employees can also suffer emotional trauma by being bullied by a boss or co-workers. A new study, which examined 6,000 employees in a European […]
A recent study from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore shows that doctors operating on the wrong body part or medical instruments being left inside the body could lead to medical malpractice claims and happen more frequently than we think. After analyzing malpractice claims from throughout the nation, the patient safety researchers […]