Baltimore Workers’ Compensation Lawyers: New OSHA Silica Standard

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced a delay in implementing the new standard for respirable crystalline silica. Enforcement had originally been scheduled for June 23, 2017, but has been extended to September 23, 2017. Exposure to crystalline silica can cause many health problems, including serious illnesses such as
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Baltimore Car Accident Lawyers: Are Millennials a Menace on the Road?

Young drivers in their late teens and early twenties often think that they are invincible and that nothing bad will ever happen to them. This outlook, combined with the need to stay connected with friends via texting, talking on their phone, and keeping up with social media, is why millennials are considered more dangerous behind
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Baltimore Social Security Disability Lawyers: Impact of Drugs and Alcohol

When an individual applies for Social Security disability benefits, there is no guarantee that the application will be approved. The Social Security Administration (SSA) considers a wide range of factors when reviewing an application, including the nature of the disability, the applicant s age, their past work experience, and education. One issue that is a red
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Baltimore Medical Malpractice Lawyers: Rule Allows New Doctors to Work 28-Hour Shifts

Effective July 1st, 2017, first-year residents will be expected to work 24 hours without rest, or as long as 28 hours if the transition between doctors requires that the resident remain in duty. According to the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), the new rule replaces the previous 16-hour cap, which is a significant
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Baltimore Car Accident Lawyers: Common Warm Weather Hazards

With winter finally behind us, so are the threats of snow, sleet, and ice that can cause road conditions to be very dangerous. Spring brings warmer temperatures, longer days, and more time spent outdoors. However, there are a number of car accident risks that are unique to spring and summer that drivers should be aware
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Baltimore Medical Malpractice Lawyers: Drug Resistant Bacteria from Hospital Drains Can Cause Outbreaks

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria growing in dark, wet hospital drains sounds like the beginning of a B-movie, where an impossible to kill superbug lurks in the pipes, spreading disease that ultimately wipes out the human race. While this is far from reality, researchers have discovered that resistant superbugs can grow and thrive in hospital drains. When contaminated
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Baltimore Workers’ Compensation Lawyers: Workplace Violence

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) lists homicide as the fourth most common cause of fatal workplace injuries. The agency defines workplace violence as “any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, or other threatening disruptive behavior that occurs at the worksite.” This was the case recently at a South Florida fitness club
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