April, 2011 | Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A.

Fatal truck accident on Maryland bridge raises safety concerns

On behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | Apr 28, 2011 | Truck Accidents

Last week, a frightening truck accident on the Bay Bridge claimed the life of a 70-year-old Maryland man. Harry Blauvelt was a long-time golf writer for USA Today before retiring to Chester, Maryland. Like many residents on Kent Island, he was dependent on the Bay...

Maryland worker killed in accident at Purina plant

On behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | Apr 26, 2011 | Workers' Compensation

Despite improvements in workplace safety, workplace accidents continue to be a serious concern in Maryland and across the country. On average, four million Americans are injured on the job each year and over 500 people are killed in workplace accidents. Lapses in...

Hospital errors may be more common than previously believed

On behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | Apr 21, 2011 | Medical Malpractice

Many medical malpractice cases are inextricably connected to errors made in a hospital. While there has been progress made in the safety of treatment patient's receive in Maryland hospitals and in hospitals across the U.S., recent studies indicate that hospital errors...

Maryland worker killed in fatal port accident

On behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | Apr 19, 2011 | Workers' Compensation

Unfortunately, Maryland workers who work around heavy equipment and vehicles are especially vulnerable to workplace injuries. Injuries can result from accidents as well as equipment failure.Supervisors and colleagues are now mourning the death of a state worker who...

Car accident in a driveway kills Maryland infant

On behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | Apr 15, 2011 | Car Accidents

A tragic car accident occurred in a residential driveway in Laurel, Maryland, in late March. A mother pulled into the driveway of a babysitter to drop her children off shortly before 9 a.m. When she got out of the car, the vehicle began rolling backward down the...

Worker safety on Maryland dairy farms

On behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | Apr 12, 2011 | Workers' Compensation

As of 2007, there were over 500 dairy farms in operation Maryland with more than 200,000 acres devoted to dairy farms. Agricultural employment has long been considered one of the most dangerous types of employment and workplace injuries are common in agricultural...

Medical wipes factory closes after U.S. Marshals seize products

On behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | Apr 6, 2011 | Product Liability

Every day, people in Maryland and across the country rely on medical products to be effective and clean. When medical products are contaminated with dangerous bacteria, these defective products can cause serious illness and death. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration...

Work Zone Safety Awareness Week in Maryland

On behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | Apr 4, 2011 | Car Accidents

Auto safety experts are growing increasingly concerned about the risks associated with distracted driving. Potential distractions for drivers have been popping up more and more as we have seen an increase in the amount of electronic devices that drivers have access to...

Many work-related injuries can be prevented

On behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | Apr 1, 2011 | Workers' Compensation

Ergonomics experts state that many employees are injured at work and commonly receive slight to severe pain because of their jobs. Arms, back, neck, shoulders and wrists are most commonly in pain due to work-related activities. Health care professionals believe...