A workplace injury can deeply impact a person. Given this, Maryland's workers' comp system can be very important for people in the state who have been hurt while working. Under this system, people who have suffered a qualifying work injury can be entitled to benefits which can help with recovering from an injury and coping with its effects.
Maryland's hospital safety rankings up, but still not stellar
Safety missteps at hospitals can lead to serious medical mistakes. This includes things like surgical errors, treatment errors, care errors or medication errors. Such medical errors, in turn, could expose patients to injuries, infections, illnesses or other health complications.
First Maryland snowfall brings winter's first car crashes
Maryland was hit with its first snowfall of the year recently, and it's a good time to remind drivers of best practices for winter safety.
War zone wounds: Work injuries for defense contractors
Annapolis is home of the U.S. Naval Academy. The entire Washington, D.C., region is a hub for the defense contracting industry. The deliverables those companies provide to U.S. activities around the world run the gamut from general services, supplies, construction and private security. According to some recent data, the number of U.S. contract employees in Afghanistan is more than double the number of regular military troops.
Hospitals can help reduce the maternal mortality rate
When most expectant mothers imagine giving birth, they expect Hollywood depictions of pain followed by pure joy holding their new little one. While this becomes a reality for many women, there are too many U.S. mothers who have a worse experience.