Regular checkups with a doctor are essential for detecting early signs of illness. Unfortunately, physicians and other medical professionals often fail to identify underlying conditions, even when those conditions could prove fatal without timely intervention....
Silver Spring Maryland Personal Injury Legal Blog
Delayed symptoms may accompany three common car crash injuries
After a vehicle crash, you will likely feel any injury you have immediately. However, your body will also release adrenalin, which can hide pain and injury temporarily. Here are three of the most common car crash injuries with the potential for symptoms that may not...
What are the top crash causes?
Motor vehicle crashes continue to plague the roadways throughout Maryland and beyond. While some are undoubtedly related to unforeseen circumstances, most fall on drivers' shoulders. Driver errors lead to most car accidents that leave others injured, including those...
How can using social media hurt my personal injury case?
As social media evolves into an integral part of your daily life, it is important to remember that what you post online can lead to real-life consequences. Your digital footprint can backfire on your involvement in a personal injury case. It may seem harmless to share...
Did a doctor overlook key symptoms?
When you feel sick, the doctor's role is to figure out what ails you and help fix it. What happens if the doctor dismisses you and your symptoms, writing it off as something non-medical? In some instances, this may lead to severe repercussions. A delay in treatment...
Can you identify an infected dog bite?
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...
Common types of slip and fall injuries
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...
Examining data on pedestrian injuries
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...
What can property owners do to limit the risk of winter falls?
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...
Common slip and fall risks at the grocery store
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...