Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating condition that affects individuals who have experienced or witnessed a distressing event. While commonly associated with military combat, PTSD can also result from any traumatic incident, including car accidents. Tragically, millions of Americans struggle with this disorder. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, around 5% of […]
The best car seats are ones that fit your child and are installed correctly. It doesn’t matter how fancy, cute, or expensive the car seat is or if it’s a popular brand or not; what matters is if it’s safe, properly fitted to your child, and correctly installed. Notably, 50% of car seats are installed […]
Motorcycle accidents can be devastating. In 2020, over 80,000 motorcyclists were injured in accidents, over 5,000 of which resulted in fatalities. Even if an accident doesn’t result in death, the cost of treatment for the injuries can be high. This is why it’s even more frustrating and challenging when you are involved in a hit […]
Operating a motorcycle can be incredibly enjoyable and exhilarating, but operating these vehicles comes at a price, as the lack of protective barriers leaves riders exposed to potential injuries. Around 1,200 motorcyclists suffer injuries in Maryland every year and tragically, between 65 and 75 are killed. These vehicles don’t offer the same bodily protection as […]
June 4th to the 10th is National Dog Bite Awareness Week. And this year, the United States Postal Service (USPS) released alarming dog attack statistics, including which cities and states have the most dog bite incidents against postal workers. These stats serve as a sobering reminder that dogs can pose a serious threat to mail […]
According to the CDC, around 45% of US households own a dog. And while many of those animals are well-trained and taken care of, there is no way to guarantee that any dog won’t attack or bite under certain circumstances. Even dogs that are typically friendly can bite if they are scared or feel threatened. […]
You may be wondering what the legal difference is between gross negligence vs negligence in the state of Maryland. These two terms are quite different and can lead to substantially different outcomes for victims of accidents or other types of injury. Gross negligence is much more severe than simple negligence. Gross negligence is concerned with […]
Broken bone injuries are some of the most common injuries sustained in car accidents. Any bone in the body can be impacted by an accident, depending on the severity of the collision, where the injured victim was seated, and where the point of impact was. However, some of the most commonly injured bones are those […]
More than 5.3 million (or 1 in 60) people in the U.S. are currently living with a brain injury-related disability. A brain injury occurs when trauma, illness, or health condition causes changes to the brain’s physical functions, metabolic activity, or neural activity that limit brain and nerve function. However, not all brain injuries are the […]
If you have suffered from a car accident on Maryland’s bustling roads, you could face overwhelming expenses, including vehicle repair and medical bills. Fortunately, if another driver was at fault for your accident, you can file a claim with their insurance company to recover compensation for your losses. Here is how to get the most […]
