A misdiagnosis has the potential to be one of the most harmful examples of medical malpractice as it can result in the patient receiving the wrong treatment and medication, leaving the original condition untreated, or causing new issues entirely. The negative impact of a misdiagnosis might not even be apparent until much...
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Falls are some of the most common reasons for U.S. hospital emergency room visits. Even seemingly small incidents can cause serious injuries that have long-lasting effects.
In some circumstances, you can seek compensation for injuries you sustain. If you fall somewhere other than in your own home, you should...
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If you own a bicycle, you most likely enjoy riding it whenever and wherever you can. Knowing the Washington, D.C., metro area’s bike laws can help you ride safely. You can’t, however, remain certain that everyone else knows or follows all the D.C. bike laws.
If someone causes...
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Big trucks play a necessary part in America, transporting goods to the other side of town or across the country. As much as we appreciate the trucking industry for the vital services performed, the fact remains that truck accidents can be deadly. Can you obtain compensation for injuries after a collision? Truck...
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More than 2.8 million Americans sustained a work-related injury or illness in 2022. Washington, D.C., area employers must provide workers' compensation coverage to protect workers. However, employers or their insurance companies sometimes refuse to pay claims, leaving injured workers scrambling to pay the bills. What happens to medical bills when workers'...
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Workplace accidents are unfortunately common, and many lines of work are especially conducive to catastrophic accidents that lead to devastating injuries. If you experience a grievous workplace injury through no fault of your own, you might understandably wonder, can you sue your employer for negligence?
There are an average...
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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2023 noted that crane-related accidents caused an average of 42 deaths per year during a seven-year period.
A heightened worksite awareness of what the most common types of crane accidents are, however, could help prevent injuries and fatalities. The attorney...
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Motorcycles give riders the ultimate freedom of movement, allowing them to fit in spaces cars can't. However, this flexibility sometimes tempts bikers to split lanes on busy roads.
Riders and motorists may wonder, "Is lane splitting legal in Maryland?" and how that affects compensation in lane-splitting accidents. Koonz, McKenney,...
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The average motor vehicle weighs more than 4,300 pounds.
Even when traveling at low speeds, cars can cause serious injuries to much smaller pedestrians who lack the protective outer shell that vehicle passengers enjoy. As a result, about 46% of pedestrian crashes cause at least one...
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When you sustain life-changing injuries to the negligence or recklessness of another person, you deserve compensation for your damages. However, the amount of compensation you can receive depends greatly on the severity of the injury and the circumstances of the case.
In particular, the law views life-changing injuries as...
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