If a dog attacks you, your initial concern must be treating your wounds. After all, sharp canine teeth can cause catastrophic damage to soft tissues, nerves and ligaments. If your bite is a minor one, though, you may be able to care for your injuries without...
Slip and fall accidents are common and can result in serious injuries. Slips and falls cause 5% of all work-related deaths for women and 11% for men, according to the National Floor Safety Institute. To stay safe, it is helpful to be aware of the most common types of...
Whether you like to walk for fun, as a way to get exercise or because it is a more convenient way to get to work or take care of other responsibilities, you need to understand the hazards you could encounter on the road. Every year, far too many pedestrians become...
Winter weather creates serious fall risks. Snow and ice create slippery surfaces that can eliminate any traction and lead to people going down. Property owners have an obligation to keep their properties safe for anyone coming on them. In winter, that means being...
Going to the grocery store is a mundane errand, and that is all it should ever be. You should not have to anticipate that a simple shopping trip will result in a devastating slip-and-fall injury. Business owners have an obligation to maintain safe conditions for their...
Bedsores refer to injuries of the skin and underlying tissues that occur when a part of the body receives pressure for too long of a time. Though bedsores can occur just about anywhere, they typically develop over bony areas of the body, such as the hips, tailbone,...
Nursing homes have the duty to keep their residents safe, especially those suffering from a form of dementia like Alzheimer’s disease. Some homes are not suitable for people in cognitive decline, but if a home does claim to provide a sanctuary for dementia residents,...
The number of fatal and nonfatal crashes that occurred across Maryland and the rest of the United States declined substantially in 2020. Yet, the number of car wrecks taking place across the state and nation spiked considerably in the time since. Per Insurify,...
A slip and fall can cause a serious injury. Some people break bones or damage an organ because of a sudden impact with the ground. Another possibility is that a fall damages some of your nerves. Given that your nervous system helps regulate your body, nerve damage is...
Driving seems to be more dangerous lately. In fact, according to the NHTSA, the incident rate of car accidents has risen more than 10% in the last year alone. Driving at high speeds in dense traffic requires a special set of skills. Following these safety tips can...
