Author: Greenberg Law Offices
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 […]
After four years of litigation, a Baltimore City Circuit Court judge approved a $37 million settlement as the result of two class-action lawsuits filed against St. Joseph Medical Center. The 273 plaintiffs reached an agreement with Catholic Health Initiatives Inc., the company that formerly owned the hospital, earlier this year. With this now approved, each […]
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 […]
While there is no denying the fact that some jobs are more dangerous than others, this does not change the fact that every professional can be injured as the result of their responsibilities. In today’s world, baristas are doing more work than ever before. This is due in large part to the fact that a […]