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According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, April is Distracted Driving Awareness month. Police officers in Maryland and across the country have been encouraged to do their part via more aggressive ticketing of drivers who are using their mobile devices while driving. The campaign, launched in conjunction with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, also contains an educational component. Through…
Many cities in the country, including those in Maryland, make an effort to beautify their community. While many enjoy such efforts, which can include landscaping a median, it is easy to overlook the potential hazards the workers who create and maintain such endeavors may face. For example, one out-of-state man was recently killed while maintaining landscaping. His family may be…
Millions of workers in this country report to work each day in order to support themselves and their families. While the vast majority of employers in Maryland go to great lengths to ensure that their employees are safe as they complete their work responsibilities, accidents still happen. These accidents can result in medical bills and lost wages. As a result,…
Thousands of people choose to go on cruises each year, but, despite their positive aspects, some people in Maryland worry about what might happen if they are injured or become ill while at sea. Fortunately, many cruise companies now have onboard urgent care centers staffed with doctors and nurses. Another fortunate development is a recent ruling that provides legal recourse…
As Christmas season and sales arrive, more and more people will be headed to the stores. Most would assume that they are relatively safe as they do so, but car accidents can happen at any time and at any place. For example, one woman in Maryland was seriously injured as she was entering a store. The accident happened at a…
The birth of a new baby is one of the most exciting times in a parent’s life. He or she is likely filled with hope and anticipation for the future. Unfortunately, in a few cases in Maryland, things do not go as planned, forcing parents to cope with an altered plan for the future. If that planned is altered due…
Workplace conditions have improved considerably over the course of the last century. These improvements may be due in part to organizations such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration that work to ensure all employers meet specific safety standards, for example. Unfortunately, accidents are still possible, prompting states such as Maryland to require employers to provide workers’ compensation benefits for…
Those who drive a tractor-trailer for a living likely know of the potential for being involved in an accident due to the hours spent traveling the country’s roadways. However, there are other risks to tractor-trailer drivers, even when not driving. As in all professions, workers involved in a workplace accident in Maryland and across the country are likely entitled to…
There are millions of people in Maryland and across the country who simply want to support their family by earning a paycheck. They report to their shift at work and do their utmost to perform their job responsibilities to the best of their abilities. Unfortunately, regardless of the safety precautions an employee may take to ensure his or her personal…
When the weather is warm, more people take advantage of the outdoors by spending time at the pool or engaging in other outdoor activities. Warmer weather can also impact a person’s mode of transportation. For example, many people will choose to walk or ride a motorcycle. As a result, those in more traditional motor vehicles must be sure to exercise…