Product recalls related to motor vehicles and automobile parts occur frequently, and two recent actions should be of concern to owners of certain models. Ford Motor Company announced the following issues covering almost 500,000 vehicles: Certain F-model pickups and Lincoln Continental cars manufactured from 2017 through 2020 contain a flaw that leads the rearview camera […]

Dogs are among America’s favorite household pets, and statistics on canines as part of the family confirm how popular they are. The American Veterinary Medical Association reports there are almost 85 million dogs living in U.S. households, so you may encounter these furry friends in the homes of friends or family even if you do

Personal injury accidents are among the top cause of injuries in Maryland and across the US, but data reveals that some of these incidents are so catastrophic that they are fatal. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that almost 201,000 people are killed because of unintentional injuries every year, making accidents

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

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

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

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

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

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