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When a car accident occurs in Maryland, sometimes the individuals involved are seriously injured. One moment they are driving down the road without a care in the world but, after the accident, they may be up to their ears in medical bills, wondering at the fact that life can change so quickly. A recent car accident in which alcohol may…
Nearly every night on the evening news, most Maryland residents hear about at least one car accident. An all-too-common occurrence, car accidents can result in damage not only to the parties’ vehicles, but can also sometimes cause serious damage to its operators and passengers. One of the most dangerous types of collisions is when a hit-and-run accident occurs. A recent…
When a traumatic brain injury occurs, the results on a person’s life can sometimes be long-lasting. What makes a traumatic brain injury even more insidious is the fact that it often presents differently, and the person may appear fine. However, many Maryland residents are learning that even if people are not certain whether they received one or not, the best…
Traumatic brain injury is a serious medical condition with an occurrence that is eight times higher than AIDS, breast cancer, spinal cord injury and multiple sclerosis combined. As most Maryland residents know, this condition has been a widely-discussed topic in current affairs. As is often typical of popular topics, there are a slew of myths that surround traumatic brain injury,…
When car accidents occur, their effects can be long-lasting. Whether it is a slew of medical visits or on-going mental and physical suffering from the injuries sustained in the crash, the initial collision’s reverberations can be felt for a long time. One such car accident in Maryland that occurred recently has left four people injured. The accident occurred in the…
Most of the medical personnel in Maryland are highly-trained professionals who seek to ensure that patients in their trust receive the highest levels of care and attention. Unfortunately, due to the sometimes complicated nature of healthcare, when missteps occur, they can have serious consequences. One doctor in Alabama is now facing a medical malpractice suit as a result of a…
A car accident can occur in the blink of an eye in Maryland. Sometimes the collision results in nothing more than a fender bender, and the respective parties walk away unscathed. However, sometimes more serious injuries are the result of a car accident. Such is the case with a recent accident that resulted in two people being sent to the…
The relationship between a doctor and patient can be idiosyncratic. The law attempts to define a professional standard of care through prevailing industry standards. Experts may attempt to articulate that standard by testifying to recommended treatment options. Deviations might be characterized as medical negligence, perhaps giving rise to a medical malpractice lawsuit in the event of patient injury. Yet the…
One of the challenges facing individuals who have suffered head trauma is that a diagnosis of traumatic brain injury might not be made right after the accident. Unfortunately, there is no single, objective test for TBI. A basic neurological exam may look for symptoms such as briefly losing consciousness, various degrees of amnesia, confusion, headaches, loss of balance, vomiting, seizures,…
An expecting mother’s worst fears may be realized when a doctor informs her of a birth injury or defect. Yet that announcement may be only the beginning of a long ordeal. Trying to determine whether a birth defect resulted from medical negligence may require an extensive investigation. One of the difficulties in determining whether medical negligence contributed to a birth…