Choosing two wheels over four is not only a great way to save on gas, but it could save you years of health complications later as well. One British medical journal published a study confirming how bicycling to work and around town could improve your health and longevity. In fact, the study found that...
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Can a Spinal Cord Injury Be Prevented?
Personal Injury Lawyers On How To Help Prevent Spinal Cord Injury SERVING THE AREAS OF WASHINGTON, D.C., VIRGINIA AND MARYLAND Spinal cord injury prevention is not something most people ever think about—until a catastrophic accident occurs. As Washington, D.C. personal injury attorneys, we work with people who are dealing with spinal cord injuries, their families and...
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Birth Injury Attorneys Handling Lawsuits For Medical Malpractice Before Or During Labor And Delivery Call An Experienced Birth Injury Lawyer In Maryland, Virginia And Washington, D.C. Birth injuries can have a lasting impact on children and...
Read MoreWhat are the Causes of Crush Injuries at Construction Sites?
A crush injury on a construction site occurs when a worker’s entire body, or a part of their body, is caught between two components and crushed. These injuries can be fatal. Even when they are non-fatal, the victim can suffer from a lifetime of disabilities and complications. Workers injured on the job have rights,...
Read MoreCommon Injuries in Nursing Homes Caused by Negligence
When you check a loved one into a nursing home, you do so under the assumption that they will receive the highest quality care. Sadly, injuries occur in nursing homes around the country every day – whether from negligence, neglect, or outright abuse. These injuries are especially tragic and always preventable. If you suspect that...
Read MoreLeapfrog Group Releases 2017 Hospital Survey Results
Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit that describes itself as the "nation's premier advocate of hospital transparency" just released its 2017 hospital survey results. You can check the results for your local hospitals by going to http://www.leapfroggroup.org/compare-hospitals. NBC Washington compared the grades given to various local hospitals. Unfortunately, two hospitals in the District were given failing...
Read MoreUnderstanding a Nursing Home’s Standard of Care Requirement
Every state’s department of health has a list of requirements and rules for nursing homes. These are what most people consider the “standard of care.” While they are the state’s requirements for licensing, and certainly a measure of good or bad care, they are not the only measurement that can be used. There are industry-wide...
Read MoreD.C.’s Child Fatality Rates Drop, but Still Not Great
For years, the District of Columbia has carried a sobering rank on child fatalities per year. For years, DC has ranked as one of the highest for child and infant mortality rates, but from 2008 to 2015, improvements have been seen in terms of the number of child fatalities. The area saw a 53 percent...
Read MoreHow to Prevent Drowsy Driving
Drowsy driving is just as dangerous as drunken driving. Sadly, it occurs more often than it should, and it is more likely to be under-reported than drunken driving. After all, a motorist does not have to admit that he or she fell asleep at the wheel – while their intoxication is more obvious. Regardless, drowsy...
Read MoreForklift Accidents on the Job Site: Who is at Fault?
Forklifts are used across the country on construction sites and in industrial warehouse settings. While a common fixture, they are not safe. In fact, it requires special training and certifications to operate a forklift, and even with training – injuries occur daily around the United States. Fatal accidents from forklifts occur annually, and thousands are...
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