Year: 2014
Every year throughout the country, in every state, people receive poor medical treatment that often results in a medical malpractice lawsuit. According to the Journal of Patient Safety, preventable medical errors kill approximately 400,000 United States citizens every year. Furthermore, at least 10 times the number of people are seriously injured every year as a […]
As the result of a three vehicle accident at the intersection of Paradise Road and Route 155, three people were taken to the hospital for the treatment of injuries. According to the Maryland State Police Bel Air Barrack, a woman was driving a Toyota Corolla on Route 155. As she attempted to turn left on […]
Every day throughout the state of Maryland, there are car accidents that lead to injuries and even deaths. According to Montgomery County police, a four-car accident on Columbia Pike led to the death of one person. Police noted that a 22-year-old driver involved in the accident, who was previously listed in critical condition, has died. […]
As the number of overweight and obese Americans increases, so too is the number of lawsuits against health care providers that are related to obesity. Between 1992 and 2002, they rose 64 percent. According to The Doctors Company, which provides medical liability insurance, there were 415 obesity-related actions between 2007 and 2012. Twenty-five of the […]
A brain injury, regardless of the cause, can be extremely serious. This can lead to a variety of issues, including but not limited to difficulty remembering the past, nausea, headaches and much more. Brain Sentry, a company started by a Maryland entrepreneur, is hoping to cut back on the number of brain injuries sustained by […]
Car accidents are common throughout the United States, including Baltimore, because a large number of drivers are on the road at a given time. But accidents as a result of a defective vehicle should never occur. General Motors has issued yet another recall related to faulty ignition switches, this time around including 8.5 million vehicles. […]
There are teenagers from one side of Maryland to the next who enjoy spending time behind the wheel of their car. Unfortunately, some of these teens are texting while driving, thus increasing the chance of being involved in a motor vehicle accident. A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that […]
A well known midwife practice has found a new home after its partnership with Mercy Medical Center has come to an end, due to the increasing cost of malpractice insurance. The group, Kathleen Slone CNM & Associates, has plans to join the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, located in Towson, in the near […]
Most of our Maryland readers understand the importance of being alert and sober when they get behind the wheel of a vehicle. However, there are others who decide to drive when they are extremely tired. As a result, they end up causing an accident that can result in injuries, death and property damage. The risks […]
Many of our Maryland readers, just the same as millions of other Americans, drive a General Motors vehicle. While this brand has been popular among consumers for many years, its reputation has taken a hit as of late due to a delayed recall that led to multiple car accidents. According to GM Chief Executive Officer […]