Drug use in the workplace can inspire serious consequences for both workers who are trying to avoid occupational harm and for some who have already suffered due to work-related circumstances. For example, in Maryland, workers who are injured on the job are generally...
Texting and driving is one of the most dangerous moves that young drivers can make. Teens are particularly vulnerable to the temptation of checking their phones behind the wheel. While teens are not always inclined to listen to their parents, parents do play a...
In Maryland, you can file a workers' compensation claim for a repetitive stress injury, but certain factors must be considered. Repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) develop over time due to repeated motions or overuse of body parts. Jobs that involve activities like...
People who have too much to drink before driving break the law when they get behind the wheel. If they get caught, the state may prosecute them for a driving under the influence (DUI) offense. In some cases, intoxicated drivers get arrested because they cause...
Your teen faces serious risks while driving on Maryland roads, including crashes, injuries and legal trouble. Even a momentary loss of focus—such as a message alert or a talkative passenger—can trigger a rear-end crash or a sudden swerve. As a parent, you likely worry...
Motor vehicle collisions occur for all different reasons. Sometimes, drivers are too tired to drive safely. Other times, they become distracted by their mobile devices and cause preventable collisions. Drunk driving is also a top cause of preventable, serious...
People who get hurt on the job often feel overwhelmed. The potential consequences of their situation make them anxious. They worry about their employers retaliating against them or the costs associated with medical care. They may fear financial pressure stemming from...
Crash risk increases as people approach and proceed through intersections. While collisions can occur anywhere on the open road, a large percentage of the most severe collisions take place at intersections. Vehicles moving in different directions can collide when...
Suffering a workplace injury is a unique experience for everyone. If you get hurt, you might realize immediately that you have sustained a very serious injury that requires emergency care. Or, you may think it’s a relatively minor injury. Whatever the situation, it’s...
Please join us here at Cohen, Snyder & Eisenberg, P.A., in congratulating firm colleague James (Jim) K. MacAlister on his appointment by the Governor to the Maryland State Workers Compensation Commission. Jim is incredibly deserving of this prestigious appointment. We...
