For responsible gun owners, they know how to operate their weapons safely. They likely took several safety classes to make sure they know how to avoid accidents. Unfortunately, for some Bethesda, Maryland, Remington gun owners, no matter how safely they operate their...
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Why uninsured / underinsured insurance is important
No one in Maryland wants to be in a car accident, but sometimes they are inevitable. Even the safest drivers can be in a motor vehicle accident due to the actions of the other drivers on the roads. That is why it is important that everyone have car insurance....
Most misdiagnosed medical conditions and what to do
Approximately 12 million patients in this county, approximately 5%, are misdiagnosed in outpatient settings each year. Estimates also show that 40,000 to 80,000 patients die each year from misdiagnosis. Most people will face a missed or delayed diagnosis sometime in...
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...
Understanding IIHS vehicle safety ratings
When you walk into a Washington D.C. metro area car dealer’s showroom, salespeople will tell you with considerable enthusiasm about their vehicles’ safety features. Typically prominent in those discussions are a pair of coveted ratings from the Insurance Institute for...
Dangerous complications can accompany surgical errors
Surgical procedures can be invasive and hard on the human body. Even when a surgery is necessary for the protection of a patient’s life, it can cause unwanted and painful side effects. When Silver Spring residents choose to undergo operations, they must know what...
Slip-and-fall cases when the plaintiff is partly to blame
The law may entitle those involved in a slip-and-fall incident in Maryland to damages. Their eligibility will depend on negligence and proximate cause, as with all personal injury claims. Maryland laws for personal injury claims are stricter than most, which can...
What are bed sores?
When a loved one lives in a nursing home, you expect them to be afforded top-quality care. Older adults with advanced medical needs, including those who are bedridden, must be privy to round the clock care to keep them safe and secure. This includes help with personal...
What is a property owner’s duty of care?
The common assumption is that if you suffer an injury on another person’s property in Bethesda, the property owner is automatically liable. Such thinking is reasonable, given that you would expect no one would allow you on to their property without firstly ensuring...
Medical malpractice and the standard of care
You know that every medical procedure carries some degree of risk. Your doctor should inform you of any risks before you consent to a medical procedure. But where does your assumption of the risk stop and cases of medical malpractice begin? The answer often turns on...