August, 2016 | Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A.

What’s the differences between slips, trips and falls?

On behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | Aug 28, 2016 | Workplace Accidents

According to Carnegie Mellon University, 15 percent of all accidental deaths are due to slips, trips and falls. It is second only to fatalities caused by motor vehicles.Is there a difference between a slip, a trip and a fall? For victims, there really isn't much...

Safe head gear is the employer’s responsibility, not the worker’s

On behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | Aug 25, 2016 | Construction Workers' Accidents

A question for those employed in the construction industry: Did your employer provide you with a hard hat, or did you purchase it yourself? As of May 15, 2008, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires that employers provide personal protective...

Man sentenced to 5 years in prison for fatal crash

On behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | Aug 18, 2016 | Car Accidents

Crashes caused by recklessness are some of the most tragic, particularly for families who lose a loved one. If you've lost someone because of a drunk driver's negligence or because another driver felt speeding was appropriate, you do have rights as a member of the...

Crash kills 1, injures 3 in Sharptown, Maryland

On behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | Aug 15, 2016 | Car Accidents

A recent single-car accident in Sharptown, Maryland, took the life of a 17-year-old girl and left three others injured.The crash occurred on Sharptown Road about 10 p.m., when the vehicle carrying the four teenagers left the roadway and struck a tree. The three that...

Surgical errors, a tragic form of personal injury

On behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | Aug 10, 2016 | Medical Malpractice

Having a surgical procedure is almost always a big deal, at least in the mind of the patient. Even the most minor of procedures is frightening, but most people trust in their surgeons to be cautious, to be attentive and to do everything possible to remedy the medical...

Man killed by electrocution in industrial accident in Maryland

On behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | Aug 4, 2016 | Industrial Workers' Injuries

When you're on the job, you take safety precautions to make sure you don't get hurt. For instance, if you're working with electricity, the breaker should be turned off, and you should be wearing the appropriate safety gear. Otherwise, if something goes wrong and...

Man injured in workplace electrical accident

On behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | Aug 1, 2016 | Workplace Injuries

A 39-year-old man was injured in a workplace electrical accident while working on the roof of a Best Buy store located in Anne Arundel County.According to reports, firefighters were called to the scene at approximately 1:30 p.m. It was at that time that they found the...