If you are injured on the job or become ill due to working conditions, there is no denying the fact that your financial situation could be impacted. It is important to understand your legal rights, including how you can receive compensation until you are able to...
There are many types of injuries that can occur at a place of employment. Regardless of where you work, you need to know which steps you can take to improve your overall level of safety.Struck-by injuries are common in the workplace. This is the result of forcible...
A Baltimore jury has awarded a man $28 million in damages in a lawsuit accusing doctors of misdiagnosing an intestinal ulcer.The Glen Burnie man filed a lawsuit last year in Baltimore Circuit Court. He alleged that pain caused by the ulcer was misdiagnosed three years...
When you're at home, you probably think you're safe from car accidents and other kinds of road accidents. Interestingly, if a vehicle collides with your home, or a light or electricity pole, it's still possible that you can be affected by the crash. When that happens,...
If you've ever worked in a harbor, you know that it can be very dangerous if safety protocols aren't followed. Boats and machinery move around the harbor, and floating platforms and other structures are held in place but still shift with the currents. Buoys are used...
Forklifts are used in many industries for a variety of tasks. While these machines are useful, they can also be dangerous.A forklift accident can cause serious injury or death. For this reason, those who operate the equipment must be extremely careful at all...
Working is something most people have to do in Maryland. In order to supply your family with food, housing and the things they need, that could mean spending long hours at work or even taking on multiple jobs. Something you should know is the risk of injury in the...
The majority of employers are required by law to carry workers' compensation insurance. This is used to compensate employees who have been injured on the job and are looking to recover lost wages.It is a common myth that all work injuries are covered by workers'...
As one of our Baltimore readers, you know that pedestrian accidents happen throughout the area from time to time.There are things people can do, both pedestrians and drivers, to minimize the chance of being involved in a pedestrian accident. Even if all parties are...
Construction workers know they are working with dangerous equipment and are trained to do so, which is why this news about a man who was killed on a construction site has drawn so much attention. The case is being investigated while others stand by to learn why this...
