Maryland Medical Malpractice Lawyers: Safety of Robotic Surgery

Robot-assisted surgery is designed to help doctors perform complex, minimally invasive surgeries on areas of the body that might otherwise require traditional, open surgeries. The devices can be used to perform a variety of procedures including hysterectomies, prostate removals, weight loss surgeries, gall bladder removals, thyroid cancer surgeries, heart surgeries and organ transplants. While the technology is promising, it is not without its risks. Concerns were raised over the safety of medical devices like the da Vinci Surgical System after a wave of lawsuits were filed against Intuitive Surgical, the device’s maker. A subsequent investigation by the FDA found numerous reports of patients who suffered severe complications attributed to the robotic surgery system. Many of the reported complications required the need for additional surgeries and, in some cases, were even fatal. Safety experts claim the dangers stem from both the equipment itself and from surgeon’s training. Whil
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Maryland Personal Injury Lawyers Provide School Bus Safety Tips

As we gear up for the start of a new school year, now is a good time to remind parents and drivers about the importance of keeping kids safe in and around school buses. School buses are by far the safest way for students to travel to and from school, but sadly, accidents sometimes happen. Maryland accident lawyers at LeViness, Tolzman & Hamilton provide the following advice to help keep kids safe the entire school year. Advice for Parents As a parent, your child’s safety is likely at the forefront of your mind; but as the first day of school approaches, your children are probably thinking more about who they will sit next to on the bus, or what they can expect when they reach school. Before the first day and throughout the school year, remind your children about the importance of staying safe in and around school buses. Wait with your kids at the bus stop or designate a responsible adult to wait with them until the bus arrives. Remind your child to stand at least three giant steps b
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Baltimore Birth Injury Lawyers Discuss Inadequate or Negligent Prenatal Care

Proper prenatal care is essential for the health and well-being of both mother and baby. Without it, serious complications can occur, including some that can have lifelong implications. Prenatal care refers to all of the checkups, health screenings and treatment of issues that occur during a pregnancy. Prenatal care is typically characterized as preventative health care, allowing doctors to identify potential issues early and treat them before they cause complications. Expectant mothers can do their part to protect themselves and their baby by getting regular checkups and following their doctor’s advice. Sadly, even the most diligent mothers can be harmed by doctors who fail in their duty to provide acceptable care. When this happens, it can be grounds to find Baltimore birth injury lawyers for a claim of medical malpractice. Failure to Identify a High-Risk Pregnancy There are many reasons why a pregnancy could be considered high risk, including advanced age of the mother; a multipl
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Baltimore Workers’ Compensation Lawyers : Bias in Workers’ Compensation Medical Exams

Under Maryland Workers’ Compensation law, if you are injured on the job you have the right to choose your own doctor for treatment. Your employer’s insurance company also has the right to send you to one of their own doctors for an opinion. This is known as an independent medical examination (IME.) It is not uncommon for opinions between physicians to differ greatly. This is often attributed to some form of bias on the part of physicians. Unfortunately, bias can have a significant impact on your Workers’ Compensation claim if not handled properly by an experienced and skilled Baltimore Workers’ Compensation lawyer. First, it should be noted that the term “independent” should not be assumed to mean “impartial.” Rather, it means that the examination is taking place independent of a typical doctor-patient relationship. The examining physician is not your doctor, will not prescribe any treatment and is not bound by confidentially rules. He or she is hired for the sole purp
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Maryland Boat Accident Lawyers Discuss Increase in Boat Accident Fatalities

Labor Day is coming later than usual this year, providing many Maryland residents and visitors the opportunity to take advantage of the extended boating season. Unfortunately, however, with the increased boating activity also comes a higher risk of boating-related accident injuries and fatalities. Boat accident fatalities are already on the rise this year. So far, the state of Maryland has seen 17 people killed in boat accidents. This is an increase over the state’s average of 12 boating-related deaths per year, and the summer is not yet over.  According to a Department of Natural Resources representative, the number of fatalities this year is due in part to an increase in boating activity caused by warmer weather and low gas prices. Maryland residents and visitors are urged to take heightened precautions when heading out to sea. One of the easiest ways for boaters to protect themselves is to wear a life jacket. Of the 17 people killed in Maryland boat accidents this year, 14 were
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Maryland Truck Accident Lawyers: Proposed Bill to Allow More Teens to Drive Big-Rigs

For several years now, the American Trucking Association has been lamenting a shortage of truck drivers caused by retiring baby boomers and a growing demand for freight. Recently, the ATA has sought to solve this problem by asking Congress to approve a bill that would allow more teen drivers behind the wheel of tractor trailers. Many trucking companies already employ 18-20 year olds as in-state drivers. However, current federal regulations require drivers who cross state lines to be at least 21 years old. The rule is designed to protect young drivers and other motorists from the dangers of combining inexperience with driving heavy trucks for long distances. The proposed bill would permit states to form compacts that allow drivers as young as 18 years old to drive between them. The bill would restrict the number of miles a teen driver could travel into a neighboring state to 100 miles. Teens would also not be permitted to transport hazardous materials and many oversized loads. The bill
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Baltimore Workers’ Compensation Lawyers: Benefits for Police and Other Public Safety Employees

Police officers and other public safety personnel face unique hazards at work due to the nature of their jobs. For this reason, public safety workers injured on the job are entitled to additional benefits under Maryland Workers’ Compensation law. Occupational Disease Presumption The Maryland Workers’ Compensation Act includes a special presumption that favors public safety workers who develop certain conditions. The law lists specific conditions that, if developed by public safety employees, are presumed to be job-related, and therefore compensable under the Workers’ Compensation Act. Law enforcement officers (including police officers, deputy sheriffs and correctional officers) hypertension, heart disease Fire fighters – hypertension; heart disease; and lung disease; and in some cases leukemia; prostate, rectal, or throat cancer; multiple myeloma; non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma; brain, testicular or breast cancer Department of Natural Resources employees – Lyme disease; and in so
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