Can I drive with an open container of alcohol in my car?
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by carmen.reyes-wolfe@thomsonreuters.com
2w ago
Drivers know how important it is to follow the laws on the road. However, sometimes the rules are not very clear, and people don’t know about them, which can cause confusion. For example, did you know there are specific laws about having open containers of alcohol while driving? These laws are called open container laws, and they keep people safe. What are open container laws? These laws are, simply put, laws that make it illegal to have open containers of alcohol in the passenger areas of a vehicle while it is being driven or parked on a public road. The laws include any open bottle, cans or ..read more
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7 signs of nursing home negligence
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by gturnercontentcustoms
3M ago
Nursing home neglect and abuse are serious issues. They negatively impact the well-being and dignity of some of the most vulnerable members of our society. Understanding the signs of such neglect and abuse is crucial for ensuring the safety and proper care of elderly individuals in long-term care facilities. Bruises and lacerations Bruises, lacerations or other unexplained injuries can be a clear sign of physical abuse or neglect. These injuries might occur due to rough handling, falls or even physical assaults. It’s important to note the location and frequency of these injuries, as they may p ..read more
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People need to broaden their definition of distracted driving
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by gturnercontentcustoms
7M ago
The average driver will readily admit that distracted driving is dangerous. Yet, quite a few people have an unreasonably restrictive definition of distracted driving. Since the rise of smartphones as an everyday part of life, the phrase distracted driving has become synonymous with texting at the wheel. There is very little question that the use of a mobile device while driving is a dangerous form of distraction that contributes to thousands of preventable collisions and fatalities every year. However, people may set themselves up for very unsafe circumstances by believing that they have avoid ..read more
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Driving for work is one of the most dangerous job responsibilities
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by gturnercontentcustoms
10M ago
The modern economy requires a lot of flexibility from companies. They may need to send service technicians out to uphold a warranty with next to no advance warning or may need to pick up supplies from retail shops in the middle of a shift. Therefore, many people have to drive at least occasionally as part of their job. Plenty of people recognize that delivery drivers and commercial truckers are at greater risk for a crash at work than the average person because they spend their entire shift at the wheel. What people fail to realize is that anyone who drives as part of their job, from social wo ..read more
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A blessed event turned tragic
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by bill.melcher@thomsonreuters.com
1y ago
Nothing is more devastating to parents to discover that the newborn child they have been anticipating for nine months suffers a severe or fatal birth injury. Birth injuries can occur before, during, and after delivery. Recent statistics reveal that of the 1,000 babies delivered in the U.S., 6.6 of them suffer a birth injury. Birth injury stats from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) cite four out of 10,000 spontaneous vaginal deliveries involve children with birth injuries. When trusted professionals fall short The tragedy of birth injuries is that many are entirely avoidable, with countl ..read more
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How can you start building your car accident case now?
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by willcrainexela
1y ago
So, you’ve been injured in a car accident. What do you do now? That’s a good question, and the answer is critical to obtaining needed medical care and securing financial stability. For many car accident victims, pursuing a personal injury lawsuit is in the cards. After all, this may be the only way for you to find accountability and be awarded the compensation that you need. Although legal action may be able to eventually provide you with some relief, you’re not guaranteed to win your case. You may come up against an aggressive defense that threatens to block your recovery. With that in mind ..read more
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Common causes of preventable birth injury
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by willcrainexela
1y ago
Having a baby is a joyous event for Maryland parents, and one that gives them a blend of exhilaration, anxiety and exhaustion, even when everything goes as they had hoped. When a birth injury occurs, however, before birth or during delivery, it may unnecessarily endanger the newborn’s health. For every 1,000 babies born in the United States, five will experience harm during birth either from improper use of forceps or a vacuum, or due to an improper medical procedure during delivery. An estimated 3% of all babies have a birth defect or irregularity which may be the result of heredity, the moth ..read more
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Nursing home safety the goal of planned new rules
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by indraneildeyexela
2y ago
In Maryland and across the nation, the tumult over the past several years, how it impacted healthcare and especially how nursing home residents are cared for has drawn scrutiny as well as calls for action. People who reside in nursing homes are often elderly, ill, infirm or are suffering from conditions that make it necessary for them to receive consistent attention. Unfortunately, many facilities do not live up to the trust families put in them to ensure their loved ones get the care they need. In many cases, there is abuse perpetrated on the residents. People who believe their family member ..read more
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The consequences of distracted driving
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by indraneildeyexela
2y ago
The consequences of distracted driving can be great and their greatest impact can be felt by victims of distracted driving accidents. For that reason, it is useful for victims of distracted driving-related car accidents and their families to be familiar with the legal protections available to them and the help they can get when injured by a negligent distracted driving  driver. The consequences of distracted driving There is a high incidence of injuries in distracted driving car accidents. Nearly four out of every five of the greater than 50,000 annual distracted driving car accidents res ..read more
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Safety and avoiding auto accidents a priority as school starts
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by ryandonovanexela
2y ago
Road safety is a frequent concern in Maryland. Auto accidents can impact anyone and happen for a variety of reasons. However, there are some members of society who are more vulnerable than others. At the top of the list is children. While they are at risk year-round, they are especially in danger in the morning and afternoon when they are heading to and from school. Drivers are constantly reminded of this and warned to be cautious and obey the law. Still, accidents are unfortunately likely to happen. It is wise to know how to keep children safe, but is also crucial to be cognizant of the alter ..read more
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