Considering the multitude of hazards that may be present in the workplace, it may surprise you to learn that the number one injury to Maryland employees is the lower back. According to the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission (MD WCC), trauma to the thorax-lower back is the most common reason workers seek benefits, at more than …
Top Workplace Injury in Maryland: Watch Your Back Read More »
Considering the harsh criminal penalties and driver’s license suspension that comes with a drunk driving conviction in Maryland, it is no wonder more people choose to walk after they have had a few too many. However, statistics from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicate that the potential for fatal and injury-causing …
Drunk Walking? The Dangers of Impairment in Maryland Pedestrian Accidents Read More »
When you think about how traffic crashes happen, speeding, drunk driving, failure to yield, and other forms of carelessness often come to mind. You may not consider how a drivers age plays a role in auto collisions, but officials at the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MD MVA) think the topic is important enough to study. …
It is always wise to do as much research as possible when seeking medical care and choosing health care providers, and the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is a useful resource. Residents of Maryland will be happy to know that 26 of the 42 hospitals in the state earned an A or B grade, earning high …
Leapfrog Group Points Out Surgical Errors at Maryland Hospitals Read More »
In an industry dedicated to providing quality patient care, it is shocking to learn the statistics on violence against health care workers. In a March 2022 article, Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health reported that 57% of public health departments had experienced an uptick in harassment, intimidation, threats, and physical attacks. Researchers attribute …
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Though there has been a general downward trend in violent crime in Maryland over the last few years, statistics from law enforcement reveal that crimes still put assault victims at risk of serious injuries. Data from the Maryland State Police reveals almost 16,000 aggravated assaults and more than 56,000 simple assaults, for a total of …
Maryland Assault Victims: Understand Your Legal Remedies Read More »
There may still be a chill in the air, but it will not be long before bicycle enthusiasts will be brushing the dust off their bikes, donning a helmet, and heading out for a ride. It may not come as welcome news, but data from the Maryland Department of Transportation (MD DOT) is a sobering …
Traffic accidents continue to be a leading cause of death and disability throughout the US, but some geographically targeted data reveals the risk to motorists locally. The Maryland Department of Transportation (MD DOT) reports that around 530 people are killed in auto crashes every year, and almost 50,000 more suffer injuries in vehicle collisions. For …
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The human body’s immune system is capable of powerful responses to infection and, the majority of the time, it will win the battle in destroying a foreign agent. However, when the response is too powerful, it can lead to a life-threatening medical condition — sepsis. According to the Sepsis Alliance, this ailment is the result …
Five Facts About Sepsis and the Signs of Elder Abuse in Maryland Read More »
Many people spend the first few weeks of the new year reflecting on the one that just ended, making mental notes about the ups and downs over the last 12 months. As we settle into 2022, it is worthwhile for parents to review the top recalls on children’s products in 2021. Safe Kids Worldwide, a …
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