In an update to a recent series of blogs we have brought you about pedestrian accidents in the D.C. metro area, the Washington Post reported recently that the number of pedestrian and cycling collisions in the District increased by more than 20 percent between 2013 and 2014.
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Could ‘Black Boxes’ Reduce Surgical Errors?
Sadly, about 4,000 Americans are killed each year through “never events” that occur during surgery and black boxes could help reduce this. Introducing "Black Boxes" in Operating Rooms May Reduce Errors Journalists describe these events as situations where there is a professional agreement that they should never happen during a surgery, including events where items are...
Read MoreWhat Are the Top Causes of Workplace Injuries?
Have you ever thought about how dangerous certain jobs are or why an injury incident would occur at a workplace? Recently, Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety released its ranking of the top causes of workplace injuries. The rankings are based on the insurers’ workers’ compensation claims and data provided by the Bureau of Labor...
Read MoreTips to Avoid a Drunk Driving Accident
Sadly, every 51 minutes, a drunk driving accident results in a fatality in America. These accidents are responsible for nearly one-third of all traffic-related deaths in the country, but there are ways to strategically avoid drunk driving. These numbers are unacceptable because drunk driving accidents are completely preventable. If you plan to drink, make...
Read MoreIs My Graco Car Seat Safe?
Graco Children’s Products has agreed to pay $10 million to settle claims that it failed to appropriately recall about four million units of the Graco child car seat with defective buckles. According to the New York Times, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that Graco would pay a $3 million fine and spend $7...
Read MoreCan I Sue a Doctor for Performing a Needless Procedure?
Have you ever been victimized by poor medical care? Remember, medical malpractice can include instances when a healthcare provider performs a needless procedure. We bring this up because recently WBAL-TV reported that lawyers involved in a medical malpractice case in Towson against the St. Joseph Medical Center and Dr. Mark Midei say that 21 plaintiffs...
Read MorePedestrian Safety: Buses Now Have Alert Systems
We have been blogging a lot recently about pedestrian safety in the D.C. area, as there has been a push to reduce the number of accidents. Remember, the D.C. metro area has one of the worst pedestrian accident rates in the country, experiencing about one death per week. With this in mind, the Washington Post...
Read MoreDo Workers’ Compensation Payouts Differ in Each State?
You may know that if you are injured on the job, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation. Nevertheless, did you know that each state has its own rules and regulations in place when it comes to moving forward with a claim? Your workers' compensation can differ widely. This is particularly true in the Virginia,...
Read MoreNursing Home Rating System Undergoing Changes
If you have a loved one in a nursing home, it may be a good idea to take note of some changes that are occurring when it comes to a popular review system. A Change to the Nursing Home Rating System According to the Baltimore Sun, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), which maintains...
Read MoreHow Can I Drive Safely Around a Commercial Truck?
Unfortunately, there are about 500,000 truck accidents each year in America resulting in approximately 5,000 deaths and hundreds of thousands of injuries. Many happen while cars try to navigate around a commercial truck, which you can do safely. The sheer size and violent force of a truck can lead to a nasty accident. This...
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