Category Archives: Personal Injury
Deadliest Driving Holidays
Across the calendar, holidays splash a bit of comradery and fun into our lives, frequently uniting families across the miles to celebrate together. One of the downsides of increased holiday travel, however, is the uptick traffic accidents that often accompany holiday weekends. Why do Accidents Increase? Added to the congested roadways due to the… Read More »
Wrong-Way Driving
As inexplicable as it may seem, wrong-way driving is a recurring problem on roadways across Maryland and the nation at large. These incidents result in head-on collisions all too often, and many have fatal outcomes. Causes What could possibly cause people to drive on the wrong side of the road? Clearly, they are confused,… Read More »
Accidents Involving Scaffolding
Scaffolding is all around us, enabling workers on construction sites and maintenance workers to access hard-to-reach areas as they complete their work. But scaffolding is involved in far too many accidents that harm, or even kill workers. If you or a loved one has suffered a scaffolding accident that has resulted in serious consequences,… Read More »
Elder Abuse And Personal Injury Claims
Has an elderly loved one suffered abuse or neglect at the hands of an uncaring, devious, or heartless individual? Whether it’s a family member, paid caregiver, or medical professional, seeing an adored grandparent, parent, aunt, or uncle suffering due to the cruelty of another is unthinkable. In addition to criminal charges, such individuals may… Read More »
Road Rage In Maryland
It’s a grim problem that has led to thousands of injuries and hundreds of fatalities across the United States: road rage. Here in Maryland, cases of road rage that spiral into serious incidents are setting off alarms; the incidents are all too frequent, and all too dangerous: Recent Incidents in Maryland If you think… Read More »
Did You Rely On A CPAP Machine That Made You Sick?
Sleep apnea: it’s a condition that affects millions of people, many of whom literally stop breathing while asleep. It’s a frightening diagnosis, but one that has a pretty simple intervention: a simple medical device that ensures consistent breathing throughout a sleep cycle. What a relief, right? You bet– unless the use of the device… Read More »
Bus Crash Results In Injuries
Dozens of passengers suffered injuries when a University of Maryland commuter bus careened into a light pole on Route 1 in Prince George’s County. While none of the injuries appeared to be serious at first glance, many of the passengers were understandably shaken by the event. What to Do in this Kind of Event … Read More »
Keep Kids Safe
There is nothing worse than sending children off to school, only to discover that they will be spending an extended length of time in the hospital–or may never come home again at all—due to a traffic accident that occurred on the way to or from school. It’s every parent’s nightmare—one that too many Maryland… Read More »
Chemical Hair Relaxers And The Cost To Black Women
She was a newlywed, and couldn’t wait for the day that she could announce to her groom and the world that she was pregnant. But for Kenya Appling, it was not to be. Instead of creating a new family, Appling underwent a hysterectomy to rid her body of the uterine cancer plaguing her. She… Read More »
Don’t Make These Mistakes After Experiencing Personal Injury
Injuries of any kind can be devastating physically, mentally, and financially. When those injuries are the result of another party’s negligence or outright recklessness, it may be even more difficult to process and deal with. That’s why anyone suffering a serious injury under these circumstances should never try going it alone. Instead, consider a… Read More »
