Do you or someone you love work in the construction industry? While working in construction can be extremely rewarding and profitable, it can also be dangerous. Construction workers have one of the most dangerous jobs in the United States and are at risk of serious injury while working. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates that […]
Author Archives: alpertschreyer
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Dec
Dec
Repetitive strain injuries, or RSIs, are injuries that are the result of repetitive movement and overuse. They often occur after years of performing a repetitive physical task, as many people do each day at work. RSIs can affect workers in any industry, including those that you may not associate with physical strain, such as an […]
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Nov
Nov
When you’re seriously injured, it can turn your life upside down. Injuries like broken bones, severe lacerations, concussions, and severe sprains or strains can happen in an instant and put you out of commission for weeks or even months. Even more severe injuries like traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and other catastrophic injuries have the potential to […]
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Nov
Nov
Medical malpractice is a type of professional negligence that occurs when a medical professional fails to provide treatment within the accepted standard of care, which, in Maryland, must be established through expert testimony. Medical malpractice claims arise in a variety of contexts, and virtually any type of medical treatment could result in legal action. That said, certain […]
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Nov
Nov
Car accident cases often result in devastating losses for victims. In many cases, victims incur medical bills, repair bills, and lose income because they can’t work for an extended period of time. They also often experience significant pain and suffering which they would not have experienced but for the accident in which they were involved. […]
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Nov
Nov
If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance that you’ve suffered injuries in a serious car accident. That means that there’s also a good chance that you’re stressed and anxious about a number of things, including how you’re going to pay your medical expenses when you’ll be able to get back to work, and various other […]
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Oct
Oct
We’ve all heard the hype about self-driving cars and semi-autonomous vehicles with advanced safety systems like auto-emergency braking, electronic stability control, and lane-keeping assist. These vehicles purportedly make driving safer by taking over control of the vehicle if an adverse event is imminent or automating the task of driving entirely.Until now, manufacturers have limited self-driving […]
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Sep
Sep
A concussion is a form of mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI). While called “mild,” a concussion can have serious effects and can result in numerous challenges for victims over the following weeks or months.A concussion can result from any type of trauma to the head. When you hit your head or something hits you, your brain […]
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Sep
Sep
Labor Day weekend is the unofficial end of summer for people across Maryland and the United States. Swimming pools close, kids are back in school, and the temperatures will soon begin to drop. Many families take this long weekend as an opportunity to have one more backyard barbecue with friends, to take the boat out […]
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Sep
Sep
Almost every driver has felt too tired to drive home at some point in their life. However, some drivers still get behind the wheel and attempt to make it home before they get some rest or sleep. Drivers may believe that turning on the radio, opening the windows, drinking coffee, or talking on the phone […]