Maryland Trucking Accident Lawyers: Holiday Shipping Increases Risk of Truck Accidents

Retailers across the country are gearing up for the busy holiday shopping season. That means that more shipping trucks will be on the roads delivering food, toys, decorations and other items stores need to keep their shelves stocked for the holidays. Online shopping is another reason for increased truck traffic. This year, FedEx alone says it will ship a record 317 million packages between Black Friday and Christmas Eve, up 12.4% from last year. But with more truck traffic on the road comes an increased risk for trucking accidents. Primary reasons for this include: Holiday traffic – As the holidays approach, more people take to the road to visit with family and friends, attend holiday parties and shop for gifts. Holiday travelers tend to drive longer distances, which could increase the risk of a drowsy driving car accident. Drunk driving is also a major concern and a leading factor in fatal accidents during the holiday season. Tight deadlines – With the widespread use of two-day a
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Maryland Medical Malpractice Lawyers: Birth Control Defective Packaging

A class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of 113 women who say their incorrectly packaged birth control pills made it possible for them to become pregnant. The women are seeking millions in damages from Qualitest Pharmaceuticals, a subsidiary of Endo Pharmaceuticals. The lawsuit follows a 2011 recall of eight different kinds of oral contraceptives after it was discovered that the rows of pills inside the blister packs were placed upside down. The mistake caused women to take placebo pills when they should have been taking the pills containing estrogen and progesterone. These hormones work to prevent the release of an egg by fooling the body into thinking that it already has done so. These pills, if taken in the wrong order, can leave a woman susceptible to becoming pregnant. Of the 113 women who became pregnant, 94 went on to give birth. They are seeking damages for lost income, medical expenses, emotional distress and in some cases, the full cost of raising the child into adult
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Maryland Personal Injury Lawyers Discuss Punitive Damages

The decision of a federal jury in Seattle to award $21.5 million in damages to a man injured by an automatic sliding-glass door on a cruise ship is making headlines this week. The verdict was one of the largest in recent times out of Seattle federal court and included $16.5 million in punitive damages against the cruise line owner, Holland America. The company claims the award is excessive and has filed documents asking the court to reduce the judgment. An appeal is expected. Punitive damages are awarded by a court as a form of punishment to the wrongdoer. They also serve to deter others from engaging in similar conduct. The laws regarding when and how much a jury can impose punitive damages on a defendant vary widely by state. While most states allow punitive damages in civil cases, many have set limits on the amount a jury can award a plaintiff. In Maryland, there is no statutory cap on an award of punitive damages, except in cases of medical malpractice. However, Maryland has very
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Maryland Pedestrian Accident Lawyers: Parking Lot Safety Tips for Holiday Shoppers

Thanksgiving is still a few weeks away, but the holiday shopping season is already in full swing. This year, millions of Americans will flock to local stores and shopping malls to pick out the perfect gift for loved ones. The holidays are a fun and exciting time, but they can also be hectic as shoppers rush from place to place to find what they are looking for. Unfortunately, the stress of the holidays can become a major distraction for shoppers, both behind the wheel and on foot. Parking lots are dangerous places during this time of the year. The combination of frustrated drivers, over-excited children and distracted pedestrians can be a recipe for disaster. According to a study by AAA, the number of parking lot accidents involving pedestrians spikes every year with the holiday shopping season. Increased vehicle and pedestrian traffic is the main reason for the spike, but there are other contributing factors as well. Experts say that about 80% of pedestrian accidents in parking lots
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Maryland Bankruptcy Lawyers Warn Consumers against Phone Scam

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Baltimore Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Discuss Third Party Liability Claims

If you are an employee in the state of Maryland and are hurt on the job, you are most likely covered by your employer’s Workers’ Compensation insurance. The advantage of Workers’ Compensation is that benefits are relatively predictable and you are not required to prove that your employer was at fault. However, in exchange for this, the system prevents you from suing your employer for injuries that arise from negligence. The unfortunate consequence of this is a total Workers’ Compensation award that is far below (sometimes less than half) of what you might receive if you were able to file a personal injury claim. This is because Workers’ Compensation does not account for many of the noneconomic damages that often make up a significant portion of a personal injury lawsuit. Workers’ Compensation covers all of your medical bills plus a percentage of your pay in the form of temporary or permanent disability. It will also pay for vocational rehabilitation in the event that your
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Baltimore Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Discuss Occupational Asthma

Asthma is a common lung disease characterized by an inflammation of the airways that causes them to swell and narrow. This leads to attacks of wheezing, coughing, chest tightness and shortness of breath. While asthma is commonly regarded as a childhood disease, persons of any age can develop asthma. Asthma that is caused or worsened by factors related to a person’s job is called occupational asthma. Occupational asthma is the most common occupational lung disease in the industrialized world. It is estimated that up to 15% of adult cases of asthma are job-related. It is possible to develop occupational asthma in almost any workplace, but certain industries present a higher risk. Below are some examples of occupations at high risk, as well as possible irritants associated with them: Metal workers – Cobalt, nickel, platinum, chromium Bakers – Cereal grains, flour, insect and enzyme products, storage mites Carpenters – Wood dust Healthcare workers – Latex, biocides, acrylates, d
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