People move loved ones to nursing homes in the Washington D.C. area for a variety of reasons, but it is generally so their loved ones receive the care they need. As people grow older, they may not be able to maintain the proper care for their various health needs....
Year: 2021
Concerns rise over safety as teens can now work as truckers
In Maryland, Washington DC and the surrounding areas, trucks are a frequent sight on the roads. This is a necessary part of everyday life as these vehicles deliver essential items across the country. Still, there is no denying how intimidating they can be. These...
Is contributory negligence absolute?
On this blog, we have discussed contributory negligence and its draconian consequences for negligence victims. To be clear, negligence is a broad legal term that includes car accidents, medical malpractice, etc. Indeed, our last post analyzed what it means for medical...
The challenges of Maryland’s contributory negligence law
Medical malpractice lawsuits are a hot topic these days, and a medical error caused by a physician or hospital’s negligence can result in major ramifications, both short and long term. However, a medical malpractice lawsuit could provide some relief. The outcome of a...
Wrong-site surgeries remain a problem in U.S. hospitals
We all hear stories of people suffering from wrong-site surgeries to the point that some patients will write on themselves with permanent maker which part of their body should be operated on. Wrong-site surgeries unfortunately still occur. These incidents sometimes go...
As a motorcyclist, it can feel like you’re a target
There is nothing like riding a motorcycle. The freedom. The connection to your bike beneath you, the road in front of you and the world around you. That freedom comes with a level of danger, but it’s a danger you accept. What’s harder to accept is when the drivers...
Slip-and-fall accidents can lead to traumatic brain injuries
When people walk into various stores and other locations, they expect that they will be able to complete the shopping or other errands that they intended to do. They expect that the store will be reasonably free of safety hazards and other unsafe conditions. However,...
Boppy recall highlights product liability issues
It is unfortunate when defective products make their way to store shelves in the D.C. metro area and in the hands of consumers. Defective products can cause serious injuries or even fatalities. The situation is even more grim if those who are injured or killed by a...
Signs to watch for that indicate nursing home injuries
Nursing home abuse can have catastrophic consequences for victims and their loved ones. For that reason, victims and their families should be familiar with the signs of nursing home injuries and abuse and what to watch for. Signs of nursing home abuse There are...
Head-on collision kills 1; leaves 2 minors injured
A Maryland accident left 1 person dead and 2 minor children hospitalized. Another child was involved in the accident but was not physically injured. Authorities who responded say that the driver of a pickup was traveling in one direction on a local road but for some...