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
Learn MoreA young Westminster driver may face serious criminal charges if he survives injuries he received in a Reisterstown Road accident. Baltimore County police said the suicidal man was pursued by authorities after the driver rammed a Chevrolet Traverse into a police car at an Owings Mill parking lot. The chase was abandoned when a police
Learn MoreCertain work environments lend greater risks to employees. Workers that tend to their jobs with power tools, heavy objects or anything else that could potentially cause them harm in an accident must mind safety precautions. On the other side of the coin, employers are responsible for looking out for the well being of their employees,
Learn MoreMany 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
Learn MoreIt is probably safe to say that both cyclists and nonriders alike would agree that bike accidents can carry potentially serious injuries. These ramifications could include brain injury, which is especially devastating. This is why wearing a helmet is so important. However, not everyone in Maryland agrees on what laws are needed in order to
Learn MoreA 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
Learn MoreDoctors 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.
Learn MoreNew stats should certainly be enough to shake Maryland residents awake to the risks of a car accident on local roads. Based on information from the Harford County Sherriff’s Office and local barracks of the Maryland State Police, 30 individuals died on county roads during 2012. This is a low estimate too, as accidents that
Learn MoreThere 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
Learn MoreWhile 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
Learn MoreNot 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
Learn MoreA 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
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