In the United States, medical malpractice occurs with disturbing regularity. It has been estimated that medical errors cause as much as 10% of deaths in our country. That means it’s the third-highest cause of death overall, just behind cancer and… Read More
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Diagnosing Cerebral Palsy
A variety of factors can cause cerebral palsy in newborns—from genetics, to maternal infections, to birth injuries. About 10,000 babies are born in the United States per year with some form of this condition. It can vary dramatically not only… Read More
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Warning Signs of Employer Negligence
There is a persistent myth that you cannot sue your employer for a workplace accident. Don’t believe it. There are a few noteworthy exceptions to this rule, one of the most significant being instances where the employer was grossly negligent…. Read More
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Recovering from Severe Burns
Severe burns are one of the most commonly occurring forms of catastrophic injury. But they are not so frequently discussed. In 2016, for example, as many as 486,000 Americans sustained burn injuries requiring medical treatment. While only a portion of… Read More
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Surprising Statistics About Car Crashes
In our automobile-centric society, car crashes are never too far from our minds. Especially with winter weather having set in, navigating the perils of hazardous roads is part of every responsible driver’s basic responsibilities. One of the best ways to… Read More
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Causes of Winter Car Crashes
Now that the winter solstice has come and gone, you can expect to see some especially hazardous driving conditions in the coming months. Maryland weather is notoriously unpredictable, and roads that were relatively safe yesterday could become perilous overnight. Car… Read More
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Slip and Fall Accidents: Facts and Statistics
Yellow caution signs warning of wet and slippery floors are a common sight in public places. Despite this, slip and fall accidents are exceptionally common, and the sad truth is that they are almost all avoidable. Whether you want to… Read More
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What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident
All vehicular accidents are dangerous, but some tend to be more dangerous than others. For example, pedestrian parking lot accidents tend to have catastrophic consequences because the victims do not have the extra protection of their own vehicle. Victims of… Read More
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Types of Cerebral Palsy
Diagnosing cerebral palsy in children poses a couple of unique challenges. This is due to a variety of factors, not the least of which is that it can take many different forms. Not only can it vary dramatically in terms… Read More
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An Overview of Traumatic Brain Injury Symptoms
Among the consequences of catastrophic accidents, injuries to the brain are perhaps the most severe. Other injuries may radically alter one’s ability to live a fulfilling life, but they leave your mind intact. The same cannot be said of traumatic… Read More