Baltimore Car Accident Lawyers: Deadliest Season for Drunk Driving Begins on Thanksgiving Eve

The night before Thanksgiving has become one of the most anticipated and celebrated bar nights of the year. For many college students home for the holiday weekend or co-workers gathering for a last-minute drink, it is the perfect time to catch up and relax without having to worry about getting up for work the next day. Unfortunately, this night is also known for binge drinking and a higher rate of DUI arrests and alcohol-related crashes. It is for this reason that Thanksgiving Eve has earned the ominous nickname “Black Wednesday.” This year, the National Safety Council estimates that 433 people will lose their lives and another 52,300 will be seriously injured in traffic crashes over the Thanksgiving weekend. Sadly, this is only the beginning of the most dangerous time of year for drivers. The increased number of holiday shoppers and travelers on the roads is part of the problem. However, what makes things worse is the higher number of people who consume alcohol and then get behin
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Baltimore Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers: Alzheimer’s and Nursing Home Abuse

Elder abuse is one of the most prevalent, yet unrecognized, public health issues in the United States. It is estimated that between two to five million elderly Americans are victims of some form of abuse each year. Research indicates that residents of nursing homes and assisting living facilities who are suffering from Alzheimer’s or any form of dementia are particularly vulnerable to abuse and neglect. According to a U.S. study conducted in 2010, nearly half (47.3%) of nursing home patients with dementia have suffered abuse at the hands of a caregiver. Alzheimer’s – A Growing Problem An estimated 5.3 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, a form of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behavior. By 2025, the number of people age 65 and older with Alzheimer’s disease is expected to reach 7.1 million. As the population of seniors suffering from dementia grows, so does the need for proper care and support. Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease, meaning that once
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Maryland Truck Accident Lawyers: When Motorcycles and Trucks Collide

Motorcyclists encounter many types of hazards on roads and highways. But few represent so potent a danger as large commercial trucks. A fully loaded tractor trailer can weigh as much as 100 times that of an average motorcycle. When the driver of one of these massive vehicles fails to share the road responsibly with motorcycles and other passenger vehicles, the result can be deadly. According to the most recent data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcyclists are about 26 times more likely than passenger car occupants to be fatally injured in a wreck per vehicle mile traveled, and five times more likely to be injured. As fatality rates for victims of commercial trucking accidents are already higher than other crash types, one can imagine how dangerous a collision between a truck and a motorcycle can be for the rider. The FMCSA’s Large Truck Crash Causation Study investigated 967 truck accidents involving at least one fatality or injury over a two-yea
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Baltimore Personal Injury Lawyers Discuss the Perils of Social Media During Litigation

Social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram have transformed the way people connect with family, friends and the rest of the world. However, the ubiquitous nature of social networking has made it a veritable treasure trove of personal information and a source of potentially damaging evidence. In recent years, social media profiles have been used in countless criminal, personal injury, employment and family law cases. Though the rules regarding how this information can be obtained and used in court are still evolving, it is important to understand the enormous impact social media posts can have on the outcome of a personal injury lawsuit. Historically, if an insurance company wanted to investigate the validity of an injured party’s claim, it was necessary to hire a private investigator to follow the person around in hopes of snapping a picture of the unsuspecting claimant raking their leaves without issue or carrying in heavy bags of groceries. The defense would then use
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Baltimore Accident Lawyers: Deadliest Season for Drunk Driving Begins on Thanksgiving Eve

The night before Thanksgiving has become one of the most anticipated and celebrated bar nights of the year. For many college students home for the holiday weekend or co-workers gathering for a last-minute drink, it is the perfect time to catch up and relax without having to worry about getting up for work the next day. Unfortunately, this night is also known for binge drinking and a higher rate of DUI arrests and alcohol-related crashes. It is for this reason that Thanksgiving Eve has earned the ominous nickname “Black Wednesday.” This year, the National Safety Council estimates that 433 people will lose their lives and another 52,300 will be seriously injured in traffic crashes over the Thanksgiving weekend. Sadly, this is only the beginning of the most dangerous time of year for drivers. The increased number of holiday shoppers and travelers on the roads is part of the problem. However, what makes things worse is the higher number of people who consume alcohol and then get behin
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Baltimore Workers’ Compensation Lawyers: Newly Licensed Nurses at Risk of Occupational Injury

Nursing is one of the fastest growing occupations in America. Many people are drawn to a nursing career because of the endless personal and professional rewards it provides. Recent nursing school graduates also enjoy some of the highest starting salaries among their peers in other industries. But as a newly published study points out, they are also at a higher risk of suffering a work-related injury, particularly if they work in a hospital setting. Researchers analyzed data collected from a survey of 1,744 hospital nurses who had passed their state licensure exam six to 18 months earlier. Study findings showed that this group was the most likely to work schedules associated with higher rates of occupational injury, including overtime and night shifts. According to the survey, 79% of new nurses regularly worked 12-hour shifts; 44% worked nights; and 61% worked overtime (either mandatory or voluntary). The two most common injuries suffered by nurses working overtime and night shifts wer
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Maryland Personal Injury Lawyers: Leading Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries

Traumatic spinal cord injuries are a form of catastrophic injury that can cause severe chronic pain, paralysis and death. An estimated 12,500 people suffer a spinal cord injury each year in the U.S. Tragically, many of these injuries are the result of another person’s negligent or reckless actions. When this is the case, victims and their families may be able to recover compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering and more by filing a personal injury lawsuit against the responsible party. Spinal cord injuries are usually the result of a sudden, traumatic blow to the spine that fractures, dislocates, crushes or compresses one or more of the vertebrae. The damage begins at the moment of injury but can worsen in the days or weeks following because of bleeding, swelling, inflammation and fluid accumulation in and around the spinal cord. Unfortunately, there is no way to reverse damage to the spinal cord, but aggressive treatment and rehabilitation can help to minimi
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