Year: 2014
While there are many benefits of the technology available in today’s landscape, there are times when this can lead to more harm than good, such as when somebody decides to text and drive. According to local prosecutors, a 21-year-old woman who was charged with driving while texting has been fined $500 related to an accident […]
Baltimore County officials have reported that a roof collapse in Sparrows Point, at the former Bethlehem Steel plant, injured nine workers. This type of work accident may not be common, but can happen from time to time in the construction industry. A member of the Baltimore County Fire Department said that a crew was demolishing […]
Concerned about the potential for car accidents, Ford Motor Co. has announced two recalls. In total, approximately 435,000 vehicles will be affected by the recall. Many of our Maryland readers, just the same as those in other parts of the country, drive a Ford. This recall affects 386,000 Escape SUVs that were built between the […]
There is no denying the fact that driving while texting is dangerous. This holds true regardless of the person behind the wheel, the road on which they are traveling, or how fast they are moving. In the state of Maryland, penalties associated with driving while texting could carry stricter penalties in the near future. Recently, […]
With many car accidents, those involved are lucky enough to walk away with nothing more than a little bit of damage to their vehicle. However, there are incidents in which multi-vehicle accidents lead to serious injury or even death. Recently, a four car collision in Baltimore killed one man and injured 12 others, including a […]
Despite the fact that most births occur without any major problems, this is not always the case. In rare instances, the baby suffers an injury during birth that affects him or her for a lifetime. The state of Maryland is looking into making a change, prompted largely by a number of multimillion-dollar medical malpractice settlements. […]
When it comes to a medical malpractice lawsuit, there are always two sides to every story. This holds true regardless of who ends up being right and wrong in the end. Our Maryland readers may be keeping current with a story out of Pennsylvania in which the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center is fighting against […]
When driving, there is nothing more important than paying attention to the road, as well as what is going on around you. Taking your eyes off the task at hand, even for a second, could result in serious injury or even death. Many of our Maryland readers are aware of the risks associated with driving while […]
Every driver is well aware of the risk associated with traveling on the road, regardless of the location or speed. At anytime, even if they are following the rules of the road, another driver could make a mistake. The end result is a multiple vehicle accident, which frequently leads to injury or even death. Many […]
Every day throughout the country, car accidents occur as a result of a distracted driver. This is something our Baltimore readers are familiar with, as well as those in every other part of the United States. According to a recent study by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, teenagers start out as careful drivers but eventually […]