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....
The changing seasons bring a variety of safety concerns, including unique road conditions. Maryland winters can be relatively harsh. Inches of snow can accumulate overnight, and people can encounter black ice on streets that might initially seem safe and dry. Drivers...
For many people, a steady full-time job is their main professional goal. They want the benefits and stability that come from working consistently at the same company. Others may only need seasonal or part-time employment. They may have already retired, may have a...
Some car crashes lead to very simple determinations of fault and compensation for those affected. When a collision involves two vehicles, it is often easy to analyze the situation and determine who may be responsible. Collisions can quickly become complicated and more...
Teenage drivers have a bad reputation. People tend to talk about teen drivers as though they are particularly unsafe, even though many drivers make poor choices in traffic occasionally. There is a degree of truth underlying the cultural bias against young drivers. The...
Many professionals in Maryland know that their jobs come with a degree of risk. It only takes a small oversight for someone operating a machine press or a similar piece of heavy equipment to end up seriously injured. Most businesses in Maryland have to carry workers'...
