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Commercial Truck Drivers Fail To Follow Drowsy Driving Restrictions
Many professional truck drivers who may face pressure to meet cargo delivery deadlines may not adhere to driving time restrictions and skip their required break times. These actions increase the potential for a driver…
Toxic Exposure Injuries In Philadelphia
It has been more than a year since the fires and explosions at the South Philadelphia oil-refining complex in June 2019. Many of the city's residents heard or felt the explosions at the Philadelphia Energy Solutions…
Is An Airline Responsible For A Dog Bite Injury?
A service animal is an animal individually trained or able to provide assistance to a person with a disability, or an animal that assists persons with disabilities by providing emotional support. Under the Air Carrier…
New York Passes Legislation Extending The Statute Of Limitations For Medical Malpractice
The Senate and Assembly in New York have recently passed legislation to lengthen the statute of limitations in malpractice cases involving a diagnosis of cancer. Originally, the bill known as “Lavern' Law” would have…
You Don't Need Another Reason To Fear The Dentist
Most people don't look forward to going to the dentist, and don't need another reason to be hesitant to get a cavity filled, tooth pulled, or even go in for a routine check up. Unfortunately, all across the country…
Medical Errors Commonly Start With The Diagnosis
In this day in age, it may come as a surprise to learn that medical negligence is the third leading cause of death in the United States according to a recent study conducted by the well-known Journal of the American…
Philadelphia Woman Receives $44.1 Million For Negligent Medical Care
In April, a Philadelphia jury returned a $44.1 million medical malpractice damage award against the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania for failing to recognize a patient's adverse reaction to a drug. The mistake…
Wrongful Death Suit Claims A Water Park Is Liable For A Guest Who Contracted A Brain Infection
The parents of Lauren Seitz brought a wrongful death claim after the 18-year-old contracted a deadly infection from amoeba during a visit to the U.S. National Whitewater Center (UNWC) in Charlotte, North Carolina. She…
Car Plows Into Cyclists, Killing 1 And Injuring 2 In Annapolis
Over the weekend, tragedy struck for three cyclists in Annapolis when a car hit them as they rode their bikes near East College Parkway and Bay Head Road just after 12:30 p.m. When first responders arrived at the scene…
Wrong-Way Driver Kills One In Pennsylvania
One person was killed when a woman drove her minivan the wrong way on a Pennsylvania freeway on April 1. At about 1:45 a.m. on Wednesday, a 33-year-old woman from New Jersey began driving her Toyota Sienna south in the…
Talcum Powder Litigation Has Johnson & Johnson Irritated
A myriad of lawsuits have recently been filed against Johnson & Johnson for their baby powder products based upon the claim that the company failed to properly warn the public about the talcum powder's potential to…
Teen Pedestrian Seriously Injured
This month, a Rockville teen was seriously injured when he was hit by an SUV while crossing the street towards a waiting school bus. It appears the bus had its stop arm extended at the time the teen was hit. This story…
Expert Testimony Overturned In Virginia Med Mal Case
Expert testimony is often the linchpin of a medical malpractice case. The words of an expert can help the jury understand medical terminology while also establishing the requisite standard of care and whether or not the…
Potential Drawbacks To New Vehicle Safety & Detection Systems
Many new vehicles now have systems designed to prevent a vehicle from entering other adjacent lanes and detect when a vehicle is traveling in a driver's “blind spot”. These systems have largely proven to be effective…
How To Keep Your Child Safe While Sledding
It was reported this week that a Carroll County, Maryland family lost their 5 year old child in a sledding accident when the child's sled traveled beyond the driveway and into the street where she was hit by an oncoming…
Report Indicates Many Medical Malpractice Suits Result From Failures In Communication
A recent report by CRICO Strategies, a data examination firm that is associated with Harvard Hospitals, surveyed approximately 23,000 cases of medical malpractice. Their findings confirmed that roughly 30% of these…
Brooklyn Man Sues NY Nursing Home After Father Dies Of Coronavirus
Considering that coronavirus has hit nursing homes particularly hard, the increase of lawsuits against them should come as no surprise. Just one of the latest lawsuits comes out of New York, where a Brooklyn resident is…
Tourist In D.C. Injured Riding Segway Vehicle On Guided Sightseeing Tour
A recent Washington Post story discussed a D.C. area sightseeing tour that involves riding rented Segway vehicles provided by City Segway Tours. Megan Jennings, from New Zealand, rode her transporter over a bump causing…
Carroll County Law Enforcement Participates In Annual "I Will Remember You" Event
Recently, Carroll County law enforcement participated in the 13 th annual “I will remember you” remembrance event. This event remembers those who have died in preventable car crashes. Carroll County reported 15 traffic…
Driving In Freezing Rain – Three Things You Need To Know
It's only December, but Maryland has already had a number of icy mornings. Freezing rain covers both the sidewalks and the streets. Knowing how to deal with ice and freezing rain can make the difference between life and…
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