Defending and protecting the innocent and upholding the law is a serious job that puts the life of a law enforcement officer at risk on a daily basis. Maryland police officers understand the risk and continue to provide countless services to the community. Should a deputy become injured or die in the line of duty, workers' compensation, pension plans and state and federal government benefit programs offer payouts to surviving families.
Workplace accidents can leave Maryland families without income
Securing a job with a contractor providing steady work can be a blessing for many. This type of employment usually provides stability and often includes a lucrative benefits package. For families trying to support themselves during rough financial times, construction jobs offer a means to put food on the table, shoes on the children's feet and keep the lights on. With the stability of a construction career also comes the risk of workplace accidents due to heavy equipment, human error or acts of nature. When an injuries occurs, workers' compensation helps to cover Maryland victims and their families.
Woman awarded $26 million after surgery caused brain damage
Going under the knife can be an understandably stressful event for Maryland patients. Although most people trust their doctors implicitly, even minor mistakes can cause permanent damage. Catastrophic injuries -- including brain damage -- have life-long implications that can severely affect a person's ability to continue his or her life as normal.
Intentional head injury leaves Maryland man in long-term care
Employers and their employees, for the most part, get along. The relationship can get complicated when either the boss or the worker overstep the line that separates the two roles. When issues arise, usually the employee will find other employment to separate him or herself from the situation. Others may take matters too far, as a recent incident in Maryland has left one severely incapacitated after an intentional head injury.
Maryland car accident leaves 2 in serious condition
The Eastern Shore in Maryland is a well sought-after vacation for many locals. The busy route that is taken to reach the shore can be confusing for out-of-towners to navigate sometimes. This confusion can lead to a car accident that could seriously injure or even prove fatal to motorists. A recent wrong way driving incident has led to a four-vehicle accident on a busy highway.
Workplace accidents claim the lives of construction workers
Working in the construction industry in Maryland can be a dangerous occupation. Workers can be hurt, sent home and are hopefully able to return to their duties after medical treatment and rest. Some accidents and injuries are fatal, which can leave a family without their loved one and the income provided by that family member. When workplace accidents happen, the Maryland workers' compensation program is in place to help cover the costs associated with medical bills and the inability to work while one is recovering.
Workers' compensation death benefits for Maryland families
Most companies have in place guidelines and procedures to help ensure employees remain safe at work. Laws in Maryland and all other states dictate that employers maintain a certain level of training and perform periodic equipment inspections to help avoid on-the-job injuries. Nevertheless, accidents can and still do occur. To protect Maryland workers, the workers' compensation insurance program is in place to help victims of on-the-job injuries financially with coverage of medical bills and lost income while recuperating.
Follow these tips for driving on icy roads
Driving in Annapolis in the winter can be very tricky. This is especially true when the roads become icy. As weather conditions become increasingly bad, there seem to be hazards lurking around every corner. Even coming to a stop at an intersection can be exceedingly tricky.
Man suffers fatal nursing-home injury
Choosing to place a loved one in a nursing home facility at any point in his or her life is difficult for most Maryland families to make the transition. Trusting staff to care for a loved one is very difficult, but nursing homes can often provide a level of care that some families cannot. One family sadly lost their loved one, and they believe it is due to the nursing home injury he suffered.
Workplace accidents can lead to Maryland employee deaths
Maryland workers trust that the company they work for has done everything they possibly can to ensure a safe work environment. When the employer does not comply with safety guidelines and laws, the consequences can be devastating. Workplace accidents that result from less then adequate or poorly made equipment can lead to serious injuries and even death for some employees. A FedEx airport hub in another state is under scrutiny after three workers have been killed on the job in less than three years.
Maryand woman sentenced after deadly car accident
Many factors can contribute to a fender bender. Driver negligence, speeding, distractions or driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs can make the operation of a vehicle dangerous. Driving while under the influence can lead to a car accident that can cost the driver his or her life and possibly the lives of others. Intoxicated or otherwise incapacitated drivers are generally not aware of their surroundings and reflexes can become impaired. Recently, a Maryland woman has learned her fate after an incident in 2016 left one man dead.
