Everyone knows that a variety of factors can cause car accidents. From texting while driving to other forms of driver error, car accidents seem to be a common occurrence throughout Maryland. However, there is another growing cause of accidents across the nation—vehicle defects...
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Metro WMATA Subway Accidents
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is a transit service funded by the DC government. The WMATA oversees both the rapid transit service known as the “Metro” under the Metrorail brand and a fixed-route bus service under the Metrobus brand. While these mass transit systems are beneficial to residents and vacationers traveling in...
Read MoreMedication Errors in Nursing Homes
One of the most important responsibilities of nursing home staff is making sure that residents receive the proper medication. Many elderly residents may need several different medicines at many different times of the day. Nurses and other healthcare professionals are in charge of administering these...
Read MoreMedical Malpractice FAQ
Medical malpractice is a complex area of law, especially since doctors may not tell their patients when something goes wrong. Many victims have questions, both about what happened to cause their injuries and what to do next. At Koonz McKenney Johnson & DePaolis LLP, our medical malpractice attorneys have been helping victims nationwide for more...
Read MoreMedical Care Under Workers’ Comp
Ensuring you receive proper medical care while collecting workers’ compensation benefits can be difficult after an injury on the job. However, failing to follow workers’ comp procedures can lead to serious consequences. Knowing what to do to receive proper medical care and how to provide documentation could mean the difference between continuing to receive...
Read MoreMechanical Problems Causing Trucking Accidents
Being involved in a truck accident is one of the deadliest hazards a motorist can face on the roadway. While trucking accidents sometimes occur due to driver error, semi-truck accidents can also be the result of mechanical problems. Either way, the crash injuries...
Read MoreLawsuits for Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma, an aggressive cancer caused by asbestos exposure, can take anywhere from 20 to 50 years to start showing symptoms. However, if you receive a mesothelioma diagnosis, time is of the essence both for treatment opportunities and an asbestos lawsuit. Cancer treatments are expensive, but you have the right to seek compensation from...
Read MoreErrors During Surgical Procedures
Surgical mistakes often require corrective procedures and longer hospital stays, potentially costing a patient thousands in unnecessary medical bills and lost wages. Furthermore, patients can suffer permanent scarring, disfigurement, or mental or physical impairments because of errors made during surgery. When negligence is to blame for...
Read MoreEmployer Responsibilities for Preventing Construction Site Accidents
Falls are the number one cause of preventable death at construction sites, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Besides falls, a number of dangers can be present every day to workers whose companies fail to provide them with the...
Read MoreEmergency Treatment for Spinal Cord Injury
Immediate emergency treatment for a spinal cord injury is the key to being able to move properly and preventing any further damage. If you saw an accident that may result in a spinal cord injury, you should immediately call 911 and...
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