Labor Drug Pitocin Can Cause Birth Injury
It should be the happiest day in an expectant mother’s life. She has waited nine months and now it is time to meet her new baby boy or girl. However, sometimes, labor can be difficult and doctors choose to use labor enhancing drugs in order to hurry the delivery. The next thing you know, the...
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Birth Injuries Alarmingly High in U.S.
While our country boasts some of the best hospitals and doctors in the world, the U.S. has a surprisingly high infant mortality rate, ranking 180th in the world for infant deaths. Thousands of babies do not survive the birthing process and even more experience defect or deformity at birth. A birth injury is defined as...
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Road Rage Incidents Can Lead to Deadly Results
Most car, truck and motorcycle accidents are just that, accidents. However, sometimes it is the deliberate actions of irresponsible drivers that cause such collisions. Drivers on Baltimore highways and bypasses should be familiar with the term “road rage,” as it is to blame for many unnecessary and avoidable crashes. There are multiple signs of road...
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Be Careful Swimming This Summer – Pool Safety Is Important
Last week, a man tragically lost his life when he drowned at the Maryland Beaver Dam Swimming Club. Unfortunately, this is a common event during the heat of the summer months, when men, women and children flock to pools and water parks to cool off. It is important to follow all safety regulations when swimming...
CONTINUE READINGTractor Trailer Awareness Protects Drivers
A Howard County, Maryland resident was critically injured last week when his passenger vehicle collided with a tractor trailer on Interstate-70. Unfortunately, tractor trailer accidents are not uncommon on our roadways. For instance, did you know according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) there has been a 20% increase in trucking accidents over...
CONTINUE READINGNothing is Better Than a Ride Into The Sunset.
There is nothing like the freedom of riding your motorcycle on a warm and leisurely weekend afternoon, soaking in the sun and the sights. Your only limitation is when the road ends…or until you get hungry. Sometimes you may ride with friends in a group, or you just want to be a lone wolf for...
CONTINUE READINGNew Dog Bite Case Presents Interesting Hurdles
A nationally reported dog bite case is showing just how complex these types of accidents can be. A four-year-old boy, mauled by a neighbor’s dog after wandering into its yard, needs tens of thousands of dollars of reconstructive surgery and has endured untold pain and suffering. Nonetheless, thousands have rallied around the dog, claiming it was simply...
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