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...
Getting hurt at work can be a frustrating experience. Professionals may feel embarrassed when they report an incident to their supervisors. They may worry about losing income because of their injuries. Especially for those in physically-demanding careers, an injury...
The aftermath of a car crash can be a blur. Even if no one is seriously injured, you may find it difficult to focus on what needs to be done in the wake of an accident. As a result, it doesn’t hurt to have an app or even a checklist on your phone or in your glove...
There are many choices and behaviors that could result in motor vehicle collisions. Difficulty controlling emotional reactions can play a role in an individual's crash risk. Those who succumb to their intense emotions while driving can make impulsive decisions that...
When most people think of a need for workers’ compensation benefits, they picture a middle-age or older worker in a potentially dangerous job like construction or some kind of manufacturing or industrial work. The fact is that most workers in Maryland are eligible to...
Most car crash insurance claims involve standard liability coverage. State law requires that every driver carry minimum amounts of liability insurance coverage. Proof of coverage is necessary to register a vehicle, but not everyone remains compliant with the law....
