U.S. researchers recently discovered that those in the military who suffer more than one mild traumatic brain injury face a much higher risk of suicide. Craig J. Bryan of the University of Utah and associate director of the National Center for Veterans Studies surveyed 161 military personnel stationed in...
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Speeding Drunk Driver Strikes Cyclist in Fairfax County
On June 1, a woman was charged with DUI and felony hit and run after driving her car at a high speed for five miles on a trail and striking a cyclist. According to the Fairfax County Police, the cyclist, a 65-year-old Vienna man, was seriously injured. The Washington & Old Dominion Trail is designed...
Read MoreHighway Worker Struck and Killed in Howard County
On June 11, a worker from Baltimore was struck and killed on a highway in Howard County. According to Howard police, a 40-year-old worker, contracted by the State Highway Administration, was placing cones in a westbound lane of Route 216 at Route 29, attempting to close it, when he was struck by a 2009 Chevrolet...
Read MoreNew Law in Virginia Might Make Finding Witnesses More Difficult
A recent law was passed in Virginia which shall take effect July 1, 2013, which will make it so that employers will not be obligated to disclose the personally identifiable information of current and former employees. This is relevant in the world of workers’ compensation as many witnesses to an on-the-job injury are co-workers. ...
Read More12-Year-Old at Bethesda Pool Saved From Drowning
On May 29, lifeguards saved a 12-year-old’s life at a public pool after they rescued her from drowning. The lifeguards performed CPR on the young child at the Bethesda Outdoor Pool in the 5000 block of Little Falls Drive in Bethesda, Maryland. Swimming Pools Accidents This accident provides further evidence of the dangers involved in
Read MoreElderly Woman Struck and Killed at Bus Stop
On May 9, a 77-year-old woman died after she was struck by an SUV at a Wheaton bus stop. Police identified the elderly woman as Maria Lusminia Colindres of Silver Spring. The accident happened at Veirs Mill Road and Ferrara Avenue around 4:30 p.m. The driver attempted a U-turn, and for unknown reasons, the car...
Read MoreDiagnostic Errors are Leading Cause of Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
According to the British Medical Journal, diagnostic errors are the main source of medical malpractice lawsuits; however, little is being done to identify such errors and measure their effects. A research team examined 350,000 medical malpractice allegations from 1986 to 2010. Incorrect, missed, or delayed diagnoses accounted for 29 percent of medical malpractice lawsuits; they...
Read MoreHigh School Teen Does Not Let Spinal Cord Injury Keep Her Down
One year ago, Mackenzie Gorden was leading the life of a typical teenager. Gorden was a high school junior in Lake City, California, where she participated in cheerleading and the dance team. Gorden’s life changed when she swerved to miss a deer in the road and crashed her truck. Gorden sensed something was wrong, but...
Read MoreHurt on the Job? Our Attorneys Discuss Workers Compensation
When you are injured at work or develop an occupational disease, such as carpal tunnel or asbestos-related injuries, you may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. How Workers' Compensation Works If you are injured on the job, you should file a workers' compensation claim. Workers' compensation is established by state law. Every state’s workers' compensation...
Read MoreDC Considers Legislation for Bicycle Safety
The District of Columbia is considering proposals to increase the safety of bicyclists. Legislation has been introduced to assess point on a motorist’s driving record for bicycle-related traffic infractions while also making it easier for bicyclists to move through intersections. The legislation recognizes the growing ridership by bikers, and the increased number of collisions...
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