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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

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

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

While semis, 18-wheelers, and other large trucks account for just 10% of all vehicles involved in fatal crashes nationwide, a closer look at the data reveals disturbing trends. According to the National Safety Council (HSC), deadly truck accidents spiked 43% from 2010 to 2019. In addition, there were more than 118,000 large truck collisions that

The long-range forecast in Maryland reveals below average temperatures and higher precipitation levels for much of winter 2021, so many Baltimore motorists are getting their vehicles ready for the rough weather to come. Unfortunately, statistics indicate that some are not focusing proper attention on their vehicle’s tires. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Under Maryland premises liability laws, business and property owners have a duty to keep their spaces safe and free from foreseeable hazards. Failure to comply with this duty increases the potential for slip and fall accidents. So victims can hold the party in control of the property accountable for breach. Monetary damages in these cases

Parents of younger children will hold their hands while walking around and near traffic in Baltimore, but there comes a point when you trust older kids to keep themselves safe as pedestrians. Presumably, teens appreciate the risk of being struck by a motorized vehicle and take proper precautions while on foot. Unfortunately, statistics prove this

Even if you do not have a legal background, you might be familiar with the so-called “one bite” rule for dog bite cases. The concept provides that the animal’s owner can be held liable for causing injuries to a victim. But only if that person was aware of the dog’s dangerous propensities. Biting a human

Even when you know that an assault is an attack on another person, you may not realize that such misconduct can give rise to both criminal charges and a civil lawsuit. Under Maryland’s criminal statute on assault, an individual can be arrested for causing or attempting to cause physical harm to someone else. If convicted,