One of the least understood law cases is slip-and-fall. While this is a very simple premise, figuring out what actually constitutes a slip-and-fall case can be challenging. The basics of a slip-and-fall lawsuit involves somebody falling down and another person or...
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Falling is the biggest killer among people 65 years and older
The older people become, the frailer their bodies are. When injuries or illnesses occur, they do not recover as quickly as others. In some cases, they do not recover at all. Because of this, many adult children worry about their older parents falling. The CDC reports...
How do I know if a nursing home is safe for my family member?
When you face the decision to entrust a loved one to a Virginia nursing home, safety should be a primary concern. Fortunately, with the help of modern technology, Medicare.gov has an overview of the federal standards for nursing home certification along with ratings...
What are the most common birth injuries and their causes?
If your family has just had a child in Maryland or is about to have one, you may have some worries about the childbirth process. Childbirth can be traumatic not just for the woman giving birth, but for the baby as well. An injury sustained during the birthing process...
What is the most common catastrophic medical error?
When you go to the doctor, you expect that you are going to receive an accurate diagnosis and treatment. The point of seeing your doctor is to finish the treatment better off than you were before. While sometimes, it is the nature of an illness that creates a problem...
What is causation in a personal injury case?
Causation covers everything related to proving that your injuries were caused by your work accident. According to Lexology, the lack of causation evidence is the single biggest reason why injured workers lose cases and contested court hearings. Insurance companies...
How safe is hands-free technology?
Maryland residents are trying to be safer drivers. In the modern world, this means employing hands-free technology. But while this technology claims to improve driver safety, how much good does it do? Today we will take a look at the answer to that question. ...
Class action lawsuit over deceptive marketing results in $117M
Plaintiffs across the nation, including in D.C. and Maryland, filed a class action lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson over deceptive marketing of its pelvic mesh products. When a company's marketing team provides information about a product but neglects to include...
When someone is struck by a fire truck
Whenever someone is hit by another vehicle on the road, whether they are driving or riding in a car, walking or riding a bicycle, the accident can be terrifying and may lead to a devastating injury (if not the loss of life). However, some accidents are especially...
What is going on with the recent Nissan recall?
Product recalls are one way the government helps to keep consumers safe. When you hear about a recall, you get valuable information on whether you should worry or not if you have purchased the product in Maryland. Some recalls may not affect you. For example, a food...
